The story of Wet-seal begins with an unconventional start – a canoe trip in the late 1970s.
During this adventure, one of Wet-seal’s future founders was introduced to a local from Coffs Harbour who was looking to step away from his canoe-building business. This opportunity was seized, marking the modest beginnings of what would later evolve into a significant operation initially dabbling in water tanks, rally car parts, and eventually making its mark in the construction industry with fibreglass shower trays in 1984.
The transformative moment for Wet-seal arrived when they were challenged to innovate beyond the conventional square shower mouldings. This led to their first on-site waterproofing project, laying the foundation for Wet-seal’s future.
From crafting canoes to pioneering in the construction sector, Wet-seal’s growth was propelled by the vision and expertise of its founding directors – Mike Ellis, Kevin Tighe, John Rathbone, and later Jim Child. Recognizing the potential to scale through a franchise model in 2000, Wet-seal expanded its footprint, driven by a unique waterproofing system that saw demand soar across Australia.
Guided by a blend of backgrounds in engineering, finance, plumbing, and manufacturing, the leadership team transformed Wet-seal into a multinational entity, extending its services from Coffs Harbour to across Australia and New Zealand. Today, they continue to steer the company forward, contributing decades of collective wisdom to its ongoing prosperity.
Located in the picturesque Coffs Harbour, NSW, our state-of-the-art facility was purpose-built to serve as the central hub for our operations and to host our dedicated head office team.
It also houses a comprehensive waterproofing training centre, designed to provide new franchisees with top-quality training from the Wet-seal experts. When you join the Wet-seal family, you will spend time at our facility, gaining hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge to ensure you are fully equipped to deliver the highest standard of waterproofing services.
Our Coffs Harbour location offers a perfect blend of professional excellence and scenic beauty, making it an ideal place to start your journey with Wet-seal.
Product Application and Support
Technical & Training Manager
National Technical and Compliance Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Purchasing and Logistics Controller
Accounts Officer
National IT Manager
Accounts Payable
Marketing and Events Manager
Accounts Receivable
Technical Manager – VIC/TAS
Financial Controller
National Sales Manager
Administration Officer
Would you like to work for Wet-seal?
We’re always interested in hearing from people keen to join the Wet-seal team, and we’d be happy to chat to you about any opportunities we have available.
If you’d like to learn more, please submit your CV below and we’ll be in touch if we have any suitable positions. Otherwise, you can call us on 1800 025 081.
