New IRLearning manager and Queensland manager appointed

Rachael Bambry has been appointed RTO manager at IRLearning, SPASA Australia’s registered training organisation.

Bambry has 14 years’ experience in the vocational education and training sector (VET) with positions ranging from customer service, RTO compliance and daily operations.

She has extensive experience in operating a compliant RTO and managing teams of highly motivated individuals, and is fully committed to the ongoing professional development and improvement of RTO quality management methodologies across the entire VET sector.

Bambry says her passion lies in the day-to-day operations of an RTO and exploring areas of improvement and growth, and is excited to be joining the SPASA team and developing her knowledge in this unique training space.

“We’re excited to see Rachael join IRLearning and apply her industry experience and passion into expanding and upgrading qualifications across all sectors,” says chief operating officer Spiros Dassakis.

She replaces Peter Holland who is now working outside the pool and spa industry.

Contact: rachael@irlearning.com; 1800 802 482

New Queensland regional manager

Denis Riordan has been appointed SPASA Australia’s regional manager for Queensland.

Riordan started in the pool industry in 1982 with Kreepy Krauly and has since worked in both the retail and wholesale sides of the swimming pool industry.

“I have done everything from owing my own business to sales and marketing roles where recently I was sales manager at Legend products and services, as well as many varied teaching roles,” Riordan says.

“I am very excited about my new role and the chance to give back to an industry which has given me so much over the past 40 years. I am very passionate about wanting to help nurture young up and coming people to keep them in our industry and sell the benefits of membership.”

Riordan is taking over many of the local membership tasks previously performed by sales and marketing manager Luke Daly.

“Denis comes with a wealth of experience from a range of sectors within the industry and I’m excited for the members in Queensland to be serviced on a whole new level,” says Daly.

“His technical aptitude and passion for industry set him apart as we usher in the new era for SPASA Australia.”

Contact: denis@spasa.com.au; 0420 586 084