OnePath's head of technical sales strategy Andrew Lowe will cover the position of national technical manager Graeme Colley following his departure, the company has told Financial Standard.

Colley is leaving OnePath after more than 10 years to take up a new directorial position at SMSF representative body SPAA.

In his new role as director of education and professional standards at the Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA), Colley will drive the development of the group's professional standards and education program.

He'll also be involved with continuing professional development and quality review programs at the association.

Colley had been with OnePath, the financial services arm of ANZ, since 2001 where his responsibilities included the provision of technical advice on super strategies, Centrelink, aged care and taxation to planners, key accounts and users of OnePath products.

He also held senior roles at the tax office and as an assistant commissioner of the insurance and superannuation commission.

"Graeme has made a significant contribution to the services and expertise provided by OnePath technical services team," said OnePath.

"In his most recent role as National Technical Services Manager, Graeme has lifted the profile of OnePath's superannuation technical capabilities through media, conferences, presentations, and speeches."

Colley is a SPAA specialist adviser and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

"The opportunity to be further involved in an organisation that continues to go from strength to strength in representing a significant part of the Australian superannuation industry is something not to be missed," said Colley.

"Education of professionals and continuous professional development is imperative in an industry which will continue to change dynamically in the immediate future."

SPAA chief executive Andrea Slattery said Colley's SMSF experience would benefit the association's members.

"Graeme is well known for his broad expertise and excellent track record in the superannuation industry and his addition to our executive team further strengthens SPAA's relevance and growing membership platform."