Peer Supporter

• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Job no: 521647

Work type: Casual

Location: Crawley

Categories: Student Administration / Support Services

• Support student wellbeing in a welcoming, non-clinical space.
• Build practical skills while making a real impact on campus.
• Casual appointments
• Base salary range: $66,987 – $74,199 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

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 Australia's top university.

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.

Advertised: 03 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 17 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time