Casual Peer Supporter

Job no:512747
Work type:casual
Location:Crawley
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services

• Casual positions open to Current UWA Students 
• Casual appointment: $30.44 plus a 25% loading plus superannuation

Expressions of interest are sought for the positions of Peer Supporter Level 3 in The Living Room. The position is casual and allows the appointee(s) flexibility with days and/or hours.

About the team
The Living Room is a welcoming, inclusive and student-focused space that promotes wellbeing through early intervention, peer support and low barrier access to UWA health services to encourage connection and belonging in the University Community. The core values of The Living Room are shared-understanding, empathy, connection, and support.

The Living Room Project will provide the impetus for cross campus collaboration with university health services and the wider university community. Students are central to the project in both delivery and participation. Peer Supporters are provided with training and opportunities for authentic engagement, consolidating coursework theory with experiential learning, while benefiting the health of the wider student population.

By uniting the interrelated activities of health promotion and early intervention program delivery, and supporting research and evaluation, The Living Room is a low barrier wellbeing hub that connects with UWA health services and enhances the health and wellbeing of UWA students.

About you
We are seeking Peer Supporters who are passionate about student wellbeing, and have the following attributes:

• Empathic and strong listening skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Note: Applicants must be an enrolled UWA student in 2023 with at least one semester of study attained.

About your application
Interested applicants are invited to submit an application, including a cover letter outlining their experience, and a copy of their curriculum vitae including two referees. 

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description - Casual Peer Supporter - Level 3.pdf  

Please note there is no closing date for casual appointments with applications reviewed on submission and interviews scheduled accordingly. As such, please apply promptly.

To discuss or clarify any aspect of the position, please contact Liz Caddy at [email protected]  or call 6488 8924.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability

Advertised:28 Sep 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:27 Oct 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time