Investment Attraction Advisor

• A role where you drive the outcomes
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• $131,166 - $136,372 + superannuation

About the Opportunity 

As Investment Attraction Advisor, you will play a key role in positioning the City of Adelaide as a compelling destination for business investment. With a focus on key growth sectors, you’ll design and implement business-to-business strategies that attract South Australian, National, and International companies to invest in our city.

This role is both strategic and hands-on where you will collaborate with State and Federal agencies, universities, innovation precincts, and industry bodies to identify and convert investment opportunities. From conducting sector scans and crafting compelling proposals to guiding inbound investors through local networks and processes, you’ll be instrumental in driving economic growth and fostering business relationships.

You will also work closely with AEDA’s Business , Economic Research, and Property Advisors to align market intelligence and real estate opportunities with investor needs. Whether it’s supporting business establishment or expansion or activating  the City with new retail and tourism product, your work will help shape the future economic landscape of Adelaide.

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About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Broad understanding of business needs and drivers across multiple industry sectors.
• Experience in researching and identifying industry sectors/businesses to target and attract.
• Sound judgment in the development of investment proposals and business cases, and the economic, financial analysis and evaluation of complex proposals.
• Ability to prepare high level reports and briefings as required, and presentations to senior management.
• Experience in shaping strategic thinking and providing strategic advice, including through the demonstrated use of high-level analytical and problem-solving skills that advance the Agency’s objectives.
• A demonstrated commitment to internal and external customers demonstrated through the provision of timely, reliable and expert advice on matters within area of responsibility.

About Us

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city!

The role of Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), a City of Adelaide (CoA) subsidiary, is to accelerate economic growth in the CoA by attracting investment and supporting businesses, growing the visitor economy, supporting residential growth, growing an annual events calendar and marketing the city as a whole.

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Tiffany Katchmar on 08 8203 7779.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Tiffany Katchmar, Executive Manager, Business & Investment.  

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, 14 July 2025.

Please be advised this is a full-time permanent role with a starting salary at the Level 8 classification commencing at $131,166  + legislated superannuation. 

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check.

We continue to work hard to ensure our recruitment process is safe for people of diverse backgrounds. 

 
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. Our commitment to inclusivity means we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and candidates from with a range of lived experiences. If you require assistance with our recruitment process, you are more than welcome to connect with our People Services team on (08) 8203 7333 recruitment@cityofadelaide.com.au