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After many years of working with the Army UATL community, Group 314 is now pleased to be offering a pathway for UATL civilian accreditation. We have mapped the UATL qualification to the Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership in three steps:

• Step 1 – Recognition of Prior Learning for as many units as possible.
• Step 2 – Recognition of Prior Learning for more units but with some additional experience and assessment requirements.
• Step 3 – Gap Training and Assessment for the remainder of the units to meet the requirements of the qualification.

This qualification was announced in 2019 and is the current standard for work as an Outdoor Leader in Australia.

Detailed information on the courses, content and pricing is at: www.group314.com/courses/uatl-conversion/

Please contact us for more information or to discuss your personal requirements on 1300 448 799 or info@group314.com .

Group 314 is searching for a highly motivated person to join our team in Wagga Wagga for full time work as our Operations Manager.

The role will provide oversight of our Operations team, largely focussed on the delivery of services to our major client in Wagga Wagga, the Australian Army. The Operations Team prepare courses for delivery, make bookings, coordinate personnel and supervise the conduct of courses and activities throughout Australia.

Group 314 is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). The Operations Manager is a key position within the company and reports direct to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Operations Manager also works with the Training Manager and Support Manager to assemble client solutions.

The successful candidate must:

• Display the required personal qualities and an aptitude for the role.
• Have demonstrated superior leadership and communications skills.
• Be able to solve complex problems and develop solutions.
• Have excellent project management skills.
• Be tenacious and outcomes focussed.
• Have excellent writing skills and be able use MS Office applications.
• Work on Defence IT platforms for bookings and communications.
• Live in Wagga Wagga.
• Have a current driving licence.
• Possess a Working with Children Check.
• Possess a current Police clearance check.
• Possess or pass a Baseline Vetting security clearance (minimum).
• Ideally possess relevant management or qualifications (such as a Diploma in Leadership and Management – or equivalent)

Experience in the training sector is beneficial, but not mandatory. The role is well suited for ex-military personnel (Sergeant to Officer) but military experience is not mandatory.

Some interstate travel is likely.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting a challenging but rewarding job working with an energetic team of professionals.

Enquiries and applications should be directed to Kit Marshall (kit@group314.com).

Group 314 is seeking an experienced and qualified sea kayaking instructor to join our team and assist with a course being conducted in SE QLD during the October period this year (29 Sep – 1 Nov 19). The role is likely to be casual, although a full time position may be possible for the right applicant (who is able to train multiple disciplines).

Travel will be provided from anywhere in Australia. There is no need to have local experience in QLD but there may be a requirement to attend a professional development / reconnaisance period prior to the course commencing.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is essential (must have upgraded to the new units to meet ASQA standards).

A Police Check and Working with Children Checks will also be required.

Outdoor Recreation Instructor qualifications will be required. Equivalent qualifications may be suitable, but this needs to be cleared with Group 314.

Enquiries should go to info@group314.com .

Group 314 is searching for a highly motivated person to join our team in Wagga Wagga for full time work as an outdoor facilitator. In addition, the role will include general training support to the operations of the Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

This is a traineeship position where nationally recognised competencies will be delivered for the conduct of a high ropes course with Army recruits. No previous qualifications are necessary.

The successful candidate must:

• Display the required personal qualities and an aptitude for the role (the primary client is the Australian Army).
• Have leadership skills and be able to work effectively within an energetic and professional team.
• Have excellent writing skills and be able use MS Office programs.
• Live in Wagga Wagga (accommodation assistance may be available upon request).
• Have a current driving licence.
• Possess a Working with Children Check.
• Complete a Police Check prior to commencing work.
• Have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
• Complete internal training for ‘SISSS00123 Challenge Course Leader’ and ‘SISSS00121 Artificial Abseiling’.
• Be passionate about adventure and facilitating adventure-based learning activities (training in facilitation will be provided).

Experience in the training sector is beneficial, but not mandatory.

Further qualifications in Outdoor Leadership or Business Services may be available.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to enter the rewarding world of the Outdoor Recreation industry.

Salary will be between $40,000 and $50,000 plus superannuation and allowances.

Enquiries and applications should be directed to Kit Marshall (kit@group314.com).

Group 314 is pleased to announce that our RTO registration has been renewed by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for a further seven years (the maximum permissible). This means our next renewal is not due until 2026.

For details about our RTO registration, including our scope, you can visit the training.gov.au website.

As part of the renewal process we have invested in our professional systems to ensure our growing RTO can provide the high levels of service that students require. We look forward to further continuous improvements.

In the words of J. Furphy and Sons of Shepparton:

“Good. Better. Best. Never let it rest, till your good is better, and your better – Best.”

Are you an experienced Outdoor Recreation Instructor and want to travel around Australia?

Group 314 is searching for a highly motivated person to join our team in Wagga Wagga for full time work in a challenging role. This is for an appropriately qualified and experienced Instructor. The role will primarily be in support of the Army providing Adventurous Training activities and courses throughout Australia.

Applicants must have formal instructor qualifications as well as Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Our preference is for someone to have roping qualifications as well as a water discipline (white water or, preferably, sea kayaking).

Applicants must display the required personal qualities and an aptitude for the role. This includes being supportive of Army and their approach to Adventurous Training.

The position is full time. Whilst it is highly desirable the applicant be located in Wagga Wagga, there are possibilities for other arrangements for the right applicant.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to make a real difference and help develop Army personnel for combat operations.

Enquiries should go to Kit Marshall on kit@group314.com .

Adventurous Training Wing

Do you want a job where you can make a difference?

Group 314 is searching for a highly motivated person to join our team in Wagga Wagga for full time work. This is a traineeship position where nationally recognised competencies will be delivered for the conduct of a high ropes course with Army recruits. The role will also include the provision of general training support to our operations.

No previous qualifications are necessary but the successful application must live in Wagga Wagga, pass Police and Working with Children clearance checks, and be able to complete our internal training program to attain: ‘SISSS00032 Challenge Ropes Course Conductor (High Ropes)’.

The successful candidate must display the required personal qualities and an aptitude for the role.

The position will be full time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to enter the rewarding world of the Outdoor Recreation industry.

Enquiries should go to Kit Marshall on kit@group314.com .

Group 314 is a Pre-Qualified Supplier of subsidised training for the Queensland Government Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (the Department).

Group 314 is approved to deliver the following courses under the Department’s Certificate 3 Guarantee and Higher Level Skills Programs, which are designed to provide eligible Queenslanders with the skills they need to gain meaningful and sustainable employment.

Certificate 3 Guarantee Program

• SIS30413 Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation

Higher Level Skills Program

• FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
• FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting

Please go to our Government Subsidies page for more information.