Are you a commercially minded relationship manager who thrives on connecting with industry, driving business growth and leading from the front?

HIA is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead our presence across the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region. This is an exciting opportunity to represent Australia's peak residential building industry association, working closely with builders, industry stakeholders, government representatives, sponsors and members to ensure HIA remains the trusted voice of the residential building industry.

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Executive Director - Queensland, you will be responsible for the overall success of the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region, including membership growth, member engagement, sponsorship development, stakeholder management and regional operations.

This is a highly visible role that requires a strong commercial focus, exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to influence outcomes across industry and government.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive membership recruitment, retention and engagement outcomes
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with sponsors, partners and key industry stakeholders
- Represent HIA across industry events, committees, forums and public engagements
- Build and maintain productive relationships with members, media, government and regulatory bodies
- Support commercial growth opportunities across the region
- Lead and develop regional staff
- Oversee office and operational management activities
- Contribute to advocacy initiatives and promote HIA's policy positions




- Deliver exceptional member experiences and support local industry needs

About You To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

- Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for people and commercial outcomes
- A track record of building strong business relationships and partnerships
- Experience in membership, sales, business development or stakeholder engagement environments
- Strong communication, influencing and networking skills
- The ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience working across regional and broader organisational structures
- Strong Microsoft Office and CRM capabilities
- A genuine interest in the residential building and construction industry

Why Join HIA?

The Gold Coast and Northern Rivers region continues to experience significant residential building activity, population growth and ongoing housing demand, creating substantial opportunities to support members and grow HIA's presence. At HIA, you'll have the opportunity to:

- Work with Australia's leading residential building industry association
- Build meaningful connections across industry and government
- Influence outcomes that shape the future of the residential building sector
- Lead a well-established region with strong growth potential
- Enjoy a cooperative and supportive team environment

Apply Now

If you have a passion for business growth, stakeholder engagement and supporting industry success, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Area MAnager - Gold Coast & Northern Rivers
🏢 Housing Industry Association (HIA)
📍 Gold Coast