Position title

Family and Intimate Partner Violence (FIPV) Primary Prevention Project

Youth Peer Educator/Content Developer

Employment basis 6.5 hours per week, fixed-term until 31 July 2026

Remuneration SCHADS Level 2 ($33-$39) + superannuation

Location

Office: Level 5, 200 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth

Travel to urban sites as required

Work from home not available, except in exceptional circumstances

About YACWA

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) is the peak non-government youth organisation in Western Australia. YACWA operates primarily as a human rights organisation that seeks to address the exclusion of young people in a rapidly changing society. YACWA is widely respected and has a strong and diverse membership which includes policy makers, academics, youth workers and, importantly, young people who are all passionate about achieving positive and meaningful outcomes for the children and young people of Western Australia. We represent the interests and needs of young people and the youth sector to key decision-makers in our goal to address the exclusion of young people in a rapidly changing society. We centre young people in decision-making, policy and program development and champion meaningful youth engagement and participation in WA. Our work is governed by four guiding principles of respect, equity, integrity, and the celebration of diversity.

About the FIPV Primary Prevention Project

YACWA's new FIPV Primary Prevention Project is a pilot project that aims to support young people and the professionals that support them to have increased capacity to prevent the gendered drivers of violence against women and the factors that reinforce violence against women.

About the FIPV Primary Prevention Project

YACWA's new FIPV Primary Prevention Project is a pilot project that aims to support young people and the professionals that support them to have increased capacity to prevent the gendered drivers of violence against women and the factors that reinforce violence against women.

Content developed by this project will address topics such as, but not limited to:

Improved awareness and understanding of the attitudes, behaviours and social conditions that drive violence against women

Condoning of violence

Negotiation skills

Masculinity

Gender roles

Building healthy relationships

Communication

Boundaries

Managing emotions

Consent

Responding to challenging behaviours

Challenging social norms

Bystander approaches

Values and attitudes

Working towards equality in relationships

Accessing support

The content will be made inclusive for all communities. Whilst resources will be created for all young people, targeted resources will be created for young people from CaLD, Aboriginal, LGBTIQA+ and disability communities. These resources will utilise media formats accessible and preferred by the target population e.g. activities, infographics, videos, etc.

Position Context

The project will consist of four part-time staff aged 18 to 25. Under the guidance of the Project Coordinator and Senior Educator they will support and develop educational activities, resources, creative and interactive strategies and social media content on the primary prevention topics listed above. Peer Educators also receive relevant training, supervision, attend regular team meetings and participate in broader YACWA activities.

Content Warning

Due to the topic of focus (FIPV and violence against women) the material discussed throughout the course of employment may contain potentially triggering content, particularly for trauma survivors or those who have witnessed or directly received violence, assault or harassment. Whilst peer employees will be supported throughout their time of employment by senior employees, applicants should consider if this role is suitable for them and their mental health and wellbeing.

What YACWA can offer

Respectful, fun, supportive, and embracing team that values equity, fairness and mutual support.

Additional paid time of up to 2 weeks (pro-rata) during the end of year Office Shutdown period.

We actively encourage work-life balance!

Links to extensive networks in the youth and community services sector.

Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Learning and development opportunities to build your skills and develop your potential, as well as opportunities to contribute across portfolio areas in the organisation.

KEY TASKS

Under guidance from the Project Coordinator and the Senior Educator ensure project key performance indicators (KPIs) are met across the program.

Co-design educational activities, resources and engagement strategies with young people in partnership with FIPV experts, that will increase the capacity of young people and the youth sector to prevent violence against women.

Participate in and create social media content as a youth engagement and educational strategy.

Be an ambassador for the project, and a positive peer role model for safe, respectful and enjoyable relationships and a person who is committed to reducing and preventing violence against women.

After the development stages of the project there will be opportunity for direct engagement with young people in person in community to pilot content, co-facilitating educational content.

Provide support to the Project Coordinator and Senior Educator as needed on other project activities.

Work as part of a team.

Support evaluation of the project.

Other duties as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential:

Youth peer: aged 18-25

Comfortable and able to work in an environment where our work centers on discussions of FIPV and violence against women.

Passion to prevent violence against women, whilst taking an inclusive approach.

Ability to follow direction, take on feedback, work effectively as part of a team, and ability to work independently.

Sound organisational skills, including the ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks.

Knowledge of and/or lived experience of key youth issues in the community – especially those that are related or relevant to youth sexual health.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with a variety of young people on a variety of topics related to FIPV primary prevention.

Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and particular skills engaging with peers in community and online.

Committed to inclusive practice, understand intersectionality and value working with staff and young people from a range of diverse backgrounds.

Good written communication and planning skills.

Willing to be featured on social media.

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

The ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Have valid working rights (visa or Citizenship) for the position.

Hold a current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance or be willing to obtain one if successful.

Desirable but not essential:

A peer: Aboriginal, LGBTIQA+ and/or disabled.

Experience engaging with Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, from a migrant or refugee community, disabled people.

Qualifications in training, youth work, community services, training, social work, psychology, health promotion or a similar field.

Demonstrated experience engaging young people in a safe, positive and engaging way.

Experience in developing and delivering educational content, resources, training and/or group facilitation.

Experience in developing social media campaigns and/or online content.

Understanding of FIPV prevention issues, as they relate to young people (content topics listed above).

Understanding of peer-educator models.

Understanding of co-design.

Understanding of practice philosophies and concepts such as Trauma-Informed Approach and Person-Centred Care.

TO APPLY

For a full position description and further details on the project and application requirements, visit our website www.yacwa.org.au/about-us/working-with-us/

Applications close Midnight Monday 30 June 2025.