Peer Supporter

• Support student wellbeing in a welcoming non-clinical space.
• Build practical skills while making a real impact on campus.
• Casual appointments
• Base salary range: $66987 $74199 p.a. (pro-rata) $34.25 per hour (plus 25% loading) plus 17% superannuation

About the area

The Division of Student Life sits within the UWA Education Portfolio overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education. Together with the Division of Student Accommodation and Community Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a worldclass student experience. The Division has five core functions Student Administration Student Offices International Student Experience Student Success and Student Wellbeing & Engagement. The scope of services centre on the student journey from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA to student enrolment course planning transition and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation.

About the opportunity

• Under close direction you will engage with and support students as a Peer Supporter for The Living Room providing consistent confidential and high-quality assistance to a diverse student community.
• The Living Room offers accessible evidence-based and non-clinical support aiming to foster meaningful connections and a sense of belonging within the university.
• You will liaise with university departments and external organisations to help maximise student success working collaboratively within a skilled team to enhance the student experience.

About you

• Ability to work within and contribute to the vision core values and principles of the Living Room
• Strong emotional resilience to handle challenging and sensitive situations
• Strong verbal interpersonal communication and listening skills showing empathy compassion and patience
• Relevant experience in peer support work or experience identifying signs of distress or risk and
• responding appropriately including the use of de-escalation techniques (desirable)

Persons who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.

Note: A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for this role. Some after-hours work may be expected. Current UWA students must have completed at least one semester of study to be considered eligible.

Position description: PD - Peer Supporter

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Carly Newcombe at

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 17 November 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA students.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.