Chief Executive Officer

Derwent; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd (SPASA) is seeking a dynamic, commercial and strategic Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will report to the Board and drive commercial outcomes, industry advocacy, member engagement, financial sustainability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be an influential leader with strong commercial skills and an understanding of industry associations, stakeholder management, and business growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a CEO, executive leadership, or senior management role within an industry association, pool and spa, or similar sector.
• Ability to drive revenue growth through multi-media publishing platforms, major events and sponsor engagement.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in revenue growth, financial management and operational oversight.
• Proven advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to unite diverse industry players.
• Desirable interest or experience in pool, spa and leisure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in a CEO, executive leadership, or senior management role within an industry association, pool and spa, or similar sectors.
• Experience in driving revenue growth through multi-media publishing platforms, major events and key sponsor engagement.
• Commercial acumen with experience in driving revenue growth, financial management, and operational oversight.
• Strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to unite diverse industry players.
• Keen interest in pool, spa and leisure sectors or experience in a related industry is highly desirable.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Regulatory engagement

Leadership

Industry interest

Job description

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia Ltd (SPASA) is Australia’s peak swimming pool and spa industry body. It is dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards and growth within the swimming pool and spa industry for the betterment of members, consumers and the industry in general.

The Association represents the Australian pool, spa and leisure industry to state, federal, and international agencies. SPASA Australia’s charter is not simply to advocate and respond on issues of importance to the industry, but also to proactively create and execute strategies to enhance the credibility and longevity of all its members across the country.

SPASA is seeking a dynamic, commercial and strategic CEO. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for driving commercial outcomes, industry advocacy, member engagement, financial sustainability, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be an influential leader with strong commercial skills and an understanding of industry associations, stakeholder management, and business growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven experience in a CEO, executive leadership, or senior management role within an industry association, pool and spa, or similar sectors.
• Experience in driving revenue growth through multi-media publishing platforms, major events and key sponsor engagement.
• Commercial acumen with experience in driving revenue growth, financial management, and operational oversight.
• Strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government and regulatory bodies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to unite diverse industry players.
• Keen interest in pool, spa and leisure sectors or experience in a related industry is highly desirable.