Marketing & Communications Manager-ACMA

• A place as positive as you, with a team of 9 reports
• Full time, permanent opportunity
• $141,780 + 12% super

Your opportunity
More than 8 million people visit the world-renowned Adelaide Central Market each year. A community favourite since 1869, the fresh food and produce Market is making history again with a once-in-a generation development which will more than double the Market’s current footprint with opportunities to extend the exceptional collection of fresh produce, specialty food, beverage retailers, dining experiences.

This isn’t just another marketing role, it’s your chance to shape the future of one of Adelaide’s most loved icons.

As Marketing & Communications Manager, you’ll lead the voice, vision and visitor experience of the Adelaide Central Market at a transformational moment in its history. With a major expansion underway, you’ll be at the helm of bringing new energy, new audiences, and new stories to life, all while staying true to the soul of a place generations have cherished.

Reporting to the General Manager, you'll guide a talented team across marketing, events, tourism and customer experience, curating bold campaigns, vibrant activations, and meaningful community engagement. You’ll champion the Market brand, inspire connection, and create moments that leave a lasting impression, whether through partnerships, PR, retail experiences or one-of-a-kind events.

This is an opportunity for a creative strategist who brings a genuine passion for food retail, people, and place. A natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, who excels at building strong relationships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and fostering collaboration across teams and communities.

If you’re looking for work that feels alive, that connects community, celebrates culture, and makes a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead something special.

To view a copy of the position description, please click here.

About You
To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, manage and develop high performing cross functional teams to deliver innovative marketing, retail, customer experience and event practices.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and staff, traders, government agencies, stakeholders, and the community, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience in leading complex projects with competing priorities and delivering them to budget, time, and quality standards.
• Substantial ability to think strategically, analyse complex situations, develop creative solutions and achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support employees in their professional development.

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 admin@adelaidecentralmarket.com

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Fabienne Reilly, General 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, Sunday 10 August 2025.

Please be advised this is a full-time permanent opportunity, commencing at the salaried Level 9 Classification at $141,780 + 12% superannuation.

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