Marketing Executive

• A vibrant workplace
• Full time, fixed term parental leave cover from Feb 2026 - Feb 2027
• $103,908 + 12% super

Your opportunity
This role plays an important part in shaping how the Market connects with its customers, traders and the wider community. As the Marketing Executive, you will support the Marketing and Communications Manager to deliver the annual marketing plan, ensuring l campaign and promotional activity reflects our Business Plan, Strategic Plan and Community Engagement Plan. You will work closely with traders to develop retail marketing initiatives and customer experience improvements, while also leading the way in integrating social media across the organisation. Your work will help ensure our digital presence is consistent, contemporary and reflective of the Market’s brand and values.

You will plan and implement campaigns, coordinate digital content, and use customer insights and research to guide marketing decisions. Strong collaboration sits at the heart of this role. You will partner with agencies, work cross-functionally with the Retail team, engage with traders  and contribute to tourism programs in collaboration with the City of Adelaide. You will also provide guidance to traders and staff on how to use social media effectively to lift engagement and strengthen communication.

The role includes developing and editing a range of marketing and communications materials, managing campaign budgets, supporting events and overseeing key administration requirements relating to merchandise, tour groups, busking and filming requests. You will build strong relationships with traders, media, precinct partners and internal stakeholders, and you may also assist the General Manager with project-based work as needed.

If you enjoy a role that balances creativity, collaboration and hands-on delivery, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of an iconic Adelaide destination.

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About You

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing across a range of consumer/market sectors.
• Experience in the development, execution and evaluation of communications plans and strategy, incorporating the use of social media.
• Demonstrated experience in marketing services relationship management.
• Strong writing and editing skills adaptable to various target audiences and for a range of purposes including publications, web and reports.
• Knowledge of procedures and processes required to initiate, develop and implement marketing campaigns.
• Ability to think creatively, to work under pressure.
• Experience in retail marketing and merchandising.
• A proven commitment to internal and external customers demonstrated through the provision of timely, reliable and expert advice on matters within area of responsibility.

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, 6 January 2026.

Please be advised this is a full-time fixed term parental leave cover opportunity from February 2026 to February 2027 commencing at the salaried Level 6 Classification at $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.