Job Reference:1006694

About the Role:

Are you passionate about student success and love being part of a high-energy, student-focused environment? Join Curtin Library’s dynamic team as a Peer Learning Support Officer, where you’ll help support two of our most impactful peer learning programs – UniPASS and Peer Academic Mentoring (PAM).

In this engaging and fast-paced role, you’ll work alongside our Peer Learning Coordinator to provide vital administrative support that keeps these programs running smoothly. UniPASS offers free, peer-led study sessions that help students master challenging units, build confidence, and connect with their classmates, while PAM employs top-performing mentors who share insider tips and strategies to help others thrive in their studies.

You’ll be part of a passionate, student-focused team, working alongside driven, high-performing students who want to make a difference. If you're organised, enthusiastic and excited by the idea of helping others reach their academic goals, this is the role for you.

Please note, this role is part time 0.7 FTE (26.25 hours per week), which offers flexibility and is ideal for candidates seeking a meaningful position that fits around other commitments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Respond to enquiries from students, staff and other stakeholders in a proactive, professional and customer-focused manner, ensuring information aligns with program guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate the day-to-day administration of the peer learning programs, including scheduling, facilities, resource management, and procurement of consumables within delegated budgets.
• Support the recruitment, training and ongoing coaching of new and returning peer learning staff.
• Promote the programs by maintaining accurate, engaging content across key platforms.
• Assist the Peer Learning Coordinator with program reporting through data collection, analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience providing high-quality administrative support.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team setting.
• Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to engage professionally and respectfully with a diverse range of people, with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with a keen focus on meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Computer literacy, with proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience in the higher education sector (desirable).

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

University library

The TL Robertson Library is a vibrant hub of knowledge at Curtin University which provides an array of innovative services and programs to support the University’s research and the development of students as independent learners and researchers.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, skills and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.