Events & Activations Executive

• A vibrant workplace
• Full time, fixed term parental leave cover from 2 March until 9 October 2026
• $103,908 + 12% super

Your opportunity
The Adelaide Central Market is one of South Australia’s most loved icons - a vibrant, historic marketplace and meeting place for food, culture and community. 

This year marks a significant new chapter for the Market as we introduce the Market expansion and welcome a number of new traders. The expansion will elevate the Market experience through greater variety, quality and innovation while celebrating the very best of produce and hospitality.

As the Market enters this exciting, once-in-a-generation phase, the Adelaide Central Market Authority (ACMA) is seeking an Events and Activations Executive to help shape, build and deliver the Market’s events and activations.

As part of ACMA, the Events and Activations Executive plays a key role in shaping the energy, connection and experience of the Markets. This role curates, manages and delivers a diverse calendar of events, activations and promotions that bring the Markets community together, enhance customer experience and support the delivery of outcomes aligned to the ACMA Strategic Plan, Annual Business Plan and Marketing Plans, all within approved budgets.

Beyond events delivery, this role leads the ACMA Community Engagement Plan, Sustainability Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan, working collaboratively across the organisation and with a broad range of external partners. You will build strong, productive relationships with traders, community groups, schools, media, contractors and precinct stakeholders to deliver meaningful initiatives that strengthen the ACMA brand and its connection to the community.

With a strong balance of creativity and governance, the role provides specialist advice on compliance, best practice and legislative requirements, manages contractors and suppliers, develops engaging content for digital platforms, and ensures all activities are delivered in line with procurement, financial and administrative frameworks. This is a hands-on, people-focused opportunity to create vibrant market experiences, support major programs such as Producer in Residence and home delivery, and contribute to the ongoing growth and evolution of the Markets.

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About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in event management, tourism, public relations, marketing or related field and/or commensurate demonstrated experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Proven experience of event planning and management and a broad understanding of the policies and legislation that affect the events industry.
• Demonstrated experience in the process of planning and delivering events across multiple channels.
• Knowledge of procedures and processes required to develop and implement marketing and event campaigns.
• Experience working with different cultures (Cultural Awareness)
• Ability to work within projects and an understanding of project management principles.

About Us
The Adelaide Central Market has been an icon in the city for over 155 years and it is a key component of the City of Adelaide’s strategic vision for a vibrant economically prosperous city. The Adelaide Central Market is a community of people: traders, artisans and shoppers who share a passion for food. The City of Adelaide recognises the important economic and cultural role of the Market and has established the Adelaide Central Market Authority (ACMA) to build a solid and sustainable foundation for the Adelaide Central Market’s future. It is the Authority’s vision to be the world’s leading food and produce market.

The Market’s mission is to operate sustainably and successfully as a group of prosperous traders, Board and management team that provides a diverse and exciting cultural shopping experience that enhances our precinct, city and state.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference.  We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Kate Hardy on Kate.Hardy@adelaidecentralmarket.com

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Kate Hardy, Marketing and Communications Manager Adelaide Central Market Authority.

Please review the position description prior to submitting an application by following the prompts to apply. 

For more information about what it’s like to work for the City of Adelaide, including the benefits, please visit www.cityofadelaide.com.au/careers

Applications close at 11.59pm,  19 January 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time fixed term parental leave cover opportunity from 2 March – 9 October 2026 commencing at the salaried Level 6 Classification at starting $103,908 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and a pre-employment medical and functional capacity assessment.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, and people living with disability to apply.

Please note, applications received via the email address below will not be considered. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 or recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au.