Indian Ocean Group Training Association

We’re Looking for a Qualified Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor

We’re currently seeking a qualified Personal Trainer or Fitness Instructor for paid work to support a local student with supervised practical training sessions.
📍Christmas Island

What we’re looking for:
✅ Minimum Certificate III in Fitness (AQF Level 3) (higher qualifications are welcome)
✅ AUSactive registration preferred, but not essential
✅ Ideally 12+ months of industry experience

The role involves supporting a Certificate III in Fitness student by supervising sessions and signing off on practical competencies while working with a RAES client.

If you’re interested or would like to chat further, please email [email protected] or call our office and leave your details. We’re happy to discuss availability, suitability, and rates.

Feel free to share this post with any suitably qualified professionals who may be interested.

IOGTA is advertising for multiple full‑time Training Coordination Officers to be based in our Christmas Island office.

These positions reflect the significant and growing training demand across local industry and the community, as well as upcoming workforce requirements within our training team. The roles will support a high‑tempo period of course delivery as we prepare to scale up training activity in the second half of this year, aligning with the expected completion of construction works at the Old Technical School.

For further information or to request an Applicant Information Pack, please contact IOGTA.

Applications close Monday, 11 May 2026.

📢 Apprenticeships & Traineeships – Book a One-on-One Appointment!

Tess is visiting the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and is available to meet with employers and future apprentices who want to learn more about apprenticeships and traineeships.

Whether you’re looking to grow your team or start your own career journey, Tess can help you:
✅ Build your workforce with skilled apprentices and trainees
✅ Understand the difference between apprenticeships and traineeships
✅ Learn how to get started
✅ Build skills and earn while you learn

⏰ Appointments are limited – book early to secure your session!

📍 Appointment Times

West Island
📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Home Island
📅 Thursday, 23 April 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

📞 Book your appointment:
08 9162 6776 | 0400 879 281
✉️ [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity – spots are limited!

Fully Booked!

Our Provide First Aid course on 22 April at Christmas Island is now FULL.

Don’t miss out on the next course! 📅

Contact us to be added to the waitlist for upcoming sessions.
📞 Phone: 08 9164 7220
✉️ Email: [email protected]

Aquatic Technical Operator Course (SISSS00131)
📅 2‑Day Course: 16 & 17 April 2026
📍 Location: Christmas Island

Build the skills needed to safely operate and maintain aquatic facilities. This nationally recognised course equips you with practical knowledge to manage pool water quality and aquatic plant and equipment.

✅ You will learn how to:
• Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
• Test and manage pool water quality
• Monitor and maintain aquatic facility plant and equipment
• Coordinate aquatic facility maintenance

🎓 Ideal for those working in or entering aquatic facility operations.
📩 Contact IOGTA to enrol today.

**Updated course dates**
Conduct Manual Tasks Safely – HLTWHS005
📍 Cocos Keeling Islands - Enrol Now!

If your job involves lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or any kind of manual handling, this course is for you. Build the skills and confidence to work safer every day.

You’ll Learn How To:
✔️ Spot hazardous manual tasks
✔️ Plan and prepare for safe movement
✔️ Reduce strain and prevent injury
✔️ Apply Australian standards and codes of practice

This training is suitable for people across all industries.
📅 When: 14 or 15 April 2026
📍 Where: Cocos Keeling islands
💰 Cost: $275 per person

For more information or to register, contact IOGTA on 9162 6776 or email [email protected].

Invest in your safety and skills — sign up today! 💪✨

🏊‍♂️ Pool Lifeguard Training – Christmas Island 🏊‍♀️
Get qualified or refresh your skills with IOGTA Pool Lifeguard training, delivered right here on Christmas Island with Royal Life Saving!

Pool Lifeguard – Full Qualification (2 Days)
📅 14 & 15 April 2026
⏰ 8:00am – 4:00pm
💲 $335 per person
Entry requirements:
• Minimum age 16 years
• Current HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid certificate

Pool Lifeguard – Requalification (1 Day)
📅 15 April 2026
⏰ 8:00am – 4:00pm
💲 $175 per person
Entry requirements:
• Current Pool Lifeguard Qualification
• Current HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid certificate

📞 To enrol or for more information:
IOGTA
☎️ 08 9164 7220
📧 [email protected]
Places are limited – secure your spot early and stay pool‑safe!

⛑️ Is your First Aid or CPR certification expired or are you keen to learn life‑saving skills?

Our First Aid course is filling fast!
⚠️ Limited spots now available, don’t miss out!
📅 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
📍 Christmas Island
📩 Contact us today to secure your spot!

Phone (08) 9164 7220 or email [email protected]

Cocos Keeling Islands
🚤 Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST)*
📅 09 – 11 May 2026
💲 $350 per person

Get licensed to skipper a powered vessel, covering navigation basics, rules of the water and boating safety.
*6 spots remaining

⚓ RPL for Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (WA RST)
💲 $130 per person

For experienced operators who already hold COX3, COX2, COX1, Master, or an interstate RST, and wish to obtain or transfer to a WA RST through Recognition of Prior Learning.

For enrolments or further information, please contact the Home Island Office:
📞 (08) 9162 6776
📧 [email protected]

We’re looking for Community Volunteers! Become a Digital Mentor

Do you enjoy helping others and want to make a real difference for older community members? Many seniors struggle with things like smartphones, MyGov, online banking and everyday apps, and you can help.

✅ Free Digital Mentor Training – 7 & 8 May 2026
The training runs over two half‑day online sessions starting 8:00am (Cocos Keeling islands) / 8:30am (Christmas Island).
You can join from home, or RSVP by Monday 4 May to attend.

You’ll learn:
• What a Digital Mentor does and why it matters
• Practical ways to guide (not just fix the problem)
• How to support seniors who may feel unsure or fearful about technology
• Tools and resources from the Be Connected program

This training is ideal for volunteers, carers, community workers, Men’s Sheds, multicultural groups—anyone who helps older people with phones, apps or online services.

Contact IOGTA for more information or you can register here: https://events.humanitix.com/bcdmt-online-may-2026
Let’s help empower our seniors with digital confidence! 💙

🌟 Register now – Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Training on Christmas Island 🌟

Keen to boost your skills in locating and protecting underground utilities? Learn the fundamentals of GPR with an industry expert boasting more than 20 years’ experience.
Choose from two nationally recognised units:
✅ NWPNET029 – Locate, Identify and Protect Utilities
1‑day course
✅ RIICCM202E – Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services
2‑day course
Whether you're upskilling or meeting compliance requirements, this is a great opportunity to get hands‑on training right here on Christmas Island.
📩 Register your interest by Friday 10 April 2026
📞 Contact IOGTA on (08) 9164 7220
📧 Email [email protected]