Team Leader, Adelaide Town Hall

• Lead a dedicated team of 4
• $116,741 + 12% superannuation
• Full Time, Permanent Opportunity

About the Opportunity
The Team Leader, Adelaide Town Hall is responsible for guiding both the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction of one of Adelaide’s most important civic and cultural venues, where history has been made since 1866. Located in the heart of the city, the heritage-listed Town Hall plays host to a diverse program of civic, cultural, business and community events, and this role is central to ensuring its continued relevance, quality and impact.

You will lead a committed team to deliver smooth and efficient venue operations, including the coordination of bookings, facilities maintenance, contractor management and high-quality customer service. A strong focus on operational excellence, attention to detail and stakeholder care will help ensure every event, from official functions, celebrations and live music performances, is a memorable moment, delivered to a high standard.

The role also carries a strong strategic lens. You’ll be responsible for identifying business growth opportunities, supporting cultural initiatives and fostering partnerships that align with the City of Adelaide’s strategic goals. This includes amplifying the Adelaide’s UNESCO City of Music designation through the venue’s programming and strengthening its role as a space for civic and cultural expression.

This is a broad leadership role that combines operational oversight with strategic development, requiring a collaborative mindset, commercial awareness, and a clear understanding of how a venue like the Adelaide Town Hall can deliver value to both community and city.

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About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex partnership issues, interpret impacts on business priorities and provide recommendations.
• Proven ability to develop and lead a team in the pursuit of defined outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of community engagement principles (and their application), concert venue, hospitality and/or educational facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand standard financial realities and reporting, including budgeting, profit & loss, cost benefit analysis and forecasting / projections.
• Proven experience in delivering significant project outcomes for a broad portfolio of projects in an environment of balancing complex issues and competing priorities, within a similar or related business environment.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships and consult, negotiate and communicate with all levels of management and staff, government agencies, stakeholders, suppliers and the community, both verbally and in writing. 

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 City Culture Program creates brilliant experiences for all who choose to live in and enjoy our City. By activating and curating places and spaces, and providing opportunities for creativity, recreation, and wellbeing, we connect, support and inspire our diverse community, and draw more people to Adelaide to live, study, work and play.

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

For Further Enquiries & How to Apply
All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Jade O’Donohue on 08 8203 7337 or Jennifer Kalionis on 08 8203 7098.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Jade O’Donohue, Manager, Creative City.

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, Wednesday 13th August, 2025.

Please be advised this is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 7 Classification commencing at $116,741 + 12% superannuation.

As part of the recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and Working with Children 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 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