External Audit Services

The City of Adelaide is seeking an External Audit Service provider.

The City of Adelaide is the Capital City Council of South Australia and is the heart of the state’s civic, cultural and commercial life.

First shaped by the Kaurna People of the Adelaide Plains, then by Colonel William Light, Adelaide is known for being progressive, resilient, bold, trailblazing and enterprising.

From the Nationally Heritage Listed Adelaide Park Lands that breathe life into our city, to our culturally diverse neighbourhoods and unique and easy to get around precincts, with year-round events and activations, a vibrant dining scene and international recognition as a UNESCO City of Music, the City of Adelaide offers an unparalleled quality of life.

The City of Adelaide boasts a bustling business landscape, accommodating over 12,500 enterprises and fostering approximately 169,940 local jobs, contributing nearly 18% to the state’s economic prosperity. Leading industries include financial and insurance services, professional and scientific sectors, health, education and public administration and safety, reflecting the city’s economic vitality and diversity.

The city accommodates approximately 29,000 residents and over 390,000 daily visitors. Adelaide’s allure extends globally, attracting over two million visitors annually. The city’s vibrant atmosphere is unmistakable, nurturing inclusivity and connectivity within its diverse population, which includes individuals of all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart. Adelaide’s appeal extends far and wide, inviting everyone to be a part of its rich tapestry of experience.

The City of Adelaide Strategic Plan 2024-2028 articulates a long term Vision of “Our Adelaide. Bold. Aspirational. Innovative”. It is this vision, underpinned by our Long Term Financial Plan, Asset Management Plans, City Plan and Resource Plan that drives the services and projects that we deliver every year for our City.

In 2025/26 the City of Adelaide adopted a budgeted expenditure of almost $300m, which included record break infrastructure investment and over $170m on our community services.

The City of Adelaide also includes the wholly owned subsidiaries of:

•  Adelaide Central Market Authority (not required to be individually audited)
•  Adelaide Economic Development Agency
•  Kadaltilla / Adelaide Park Lands Authority’
•  and also has an interest in the Brownhill & Keswick Creeks Stormwater Board (8.00% equity share) regional subsidiary.