Independent Director

About SPASA

Swimming Pool & Spa Association is the peak, member‑based industry body representing the pool, spa and outdoor living industries across Australia and New Zealand.

This is a relationship‑driven role with genuine variety and autonomy. As Regional Manager, you will be the face of SPASA across your region. You will build trusted relationships with business owners, industry leaders, suppliers and regulators, helping members see clear value in their membership and ensuring SPASA remains the leading voice of the industry. You will balance growth, engagement and retention activities with hands‑on support for events, advocacy initiatives and training programmes.

The role suits someone who enjoys being out in the industry, having meaningful conversations and connecting people to opportunities.

• Identifying and recruiting new members across the pool, spa and construction sectors
• Strengthening retention through regular contact, problem‑solving and relationship building
• Helping members fully utilise SPASA programmes, services and benefits

• Building strong relationships with regional stakeholders, suppliers and industry partners
• Promoting SPASA programmes, training, events and resources to drive participation
• Sharing advocacy updates, policy changes and research that support member businesses
• Assisting with promotion and uptake of SPASA education and training offerings

• Supporting SPASA's involvement in trade shows, consumer expos, awards nights and networking events
• Encouraging and coordinating member participation in key industry activities
• Representing SPASA professionally at regional meetings and events

• Maintaining accurate membership records and managing renewals and enquiries
• Supporting member communications, reports and internal projects
• Assisting with promotional materials and operational coordination as required

• Travelling across your region to meet members, prospects and stakeholders
• Representing SPASA at regional events, meetings and conferences

You enjoy building relationships and working with business owners. You are confident, organised and comfortable working independently, while still being part of a collaborative national team.

• Experience in membership, account management, stakeholder engagement or a similar role
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic navigation skills in Salesforce CRM system
• A practical, organised approach to managing competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Professional phone and email etiquette
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly

Experience in associations, construction, trades or industry‑based environments is valuable but not essential. You must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position.

• A people‑focused role with variety and autonomy
• Strong industry presence and respected brand
• Opportunity to influence industry outcomes and support real businesses
• Flexible working arrangements and regional focus
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture

Please submit your resume via SEEK and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone interview to further discuss their application and if suitable, an in‑person interview to follow. Applications for this position will close Monday, 2 March 2026 (or earlier if a suitable candidate is found).

No cold calling from recruiters.