Nominations are now open for one local government representative on the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Board for a term not exceeding four years, commencing January 2026.
The term for current LGA representative, Paul Di Iulio, expires in January 2026 and he is eligible to re-nominate.
Successful candidates are required to attend 10 meetings per year held at Enfield Memorial Park. Online participation can be negotiated for regional nominees.
To be eligible to nominate, you must have:
- Broad practical knowledge of and experience in local government
- Commercial and business acumen
- Previous board experience
- Knowledge and/or interest in historical and heritage matters an advantage
You must be a currently serving council member or employee of a council or other local government entity (unless otherwise determined by the LGA Board of Directors).
Only nominations submitted by a council, following a resolution of council, will be considered.
The LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies Policy sets out the process to examine nominees with respect to the responsibilities and strategic importance of the outside body.
Sitting fees are $12,383 each year for the local government representative.
To submit your nomination, please email the following pdf documents to nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au:
- the completed Nomination Form (Part B) and your response to the selection criteria in Part A (no more than 2 pages)
- a current CV (no more than 2 pages).
Applications close 21 November 2025.
Following the close of nominations, a report will be provided to the LGA Board of Directors for a decision on the nominee. The nominee will then be provided to the Minister for Planning for appointment.
Following the close of nominations, the LGA Nominations Committee and/or the LGA Board of Directors for consideration will consider nominations received.
An update will be provided to nominating councils’ CEOs once the Board of Directors has resolved in relation to the nomination.
The Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Board is a state-level committee established under the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Act 2001
It is made up of representatives appointed by the Minister, with one on nomination of the LGA.
The Authority oversees administration and maintenance of public cemeteries (listed below) along with any other cemetery established or acquired by the Authority.
- Cheltenham Cemetery
- Enfield Memorial Park
- West Terrace Cemetery
- Smithfield Memorial Park
The Authority manages the interpretation of legislation around the burial, other disposal of human remains in an Authority cemetery, as well as administration of activities associated with the heritage or historical significance of an Authority cemetery.
Find out more on the Adelaide Cemeteries Website.
For further information, please contact the Nominations Coordinator, Sidonie Oliver, at
nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au or 8224 2030.
