Peer Educator

2 weeks ago


Menai, New South Wales, Australia Project Youth Full time $35,000 - $50,000 per year

We're looking for energetic and enthusiastic young people between 16 – 24 years of age to join our team as Play Safe Summer - Peer Educators.


• Do you live, work or study or be connected to Sutherland Shire, Georges River or Bayside local communities?


• Do you care about making a difference and want to support young people


• Are you confident in speaking to young people in community settings


• Are you interested in providing information on safe sex, alcohol and other drug health information, referrals, health resources (including condoms)

Then apply to join our casual pool as a Peer Educator for the 2025/2026 Summer season

THE ROLE:

The Peer Educator role is a key part of a health promotion initiative delivered in partnership with NSW Health, aimed at improving the wellbeing of young people through peer-led outreach and education.

Working within a street-based youth work model, Peer Educators engage with young people in public spaces and at youth-focused events to provide clear, relatable, and non-judgmental information on:


• Sexual health and relationships


• Alcohol and other drug use


• Mental health and wellbeing


• Accessing local health and support services

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your commitment will be to:


• Be available to work 3-6 hours per fortnight across Sutherland Shire, Georges River and Bayside during December 2025-April 2025


• Provide education around sexual health and safe Alcohol and Drug use in an outreach capacity to peers in local communities

To apply and for a copy f the job description please go to our website or contact Brooke on or via email