Peer Educator – Youth Educating Peers (YEP)

Remuneration:

SCHADS Level 2, plus superannuation and 4 week’s annual leave (pro rata)

Hours:

Part-time 6.5 hours per week.

Typical hours 9am to 4pm, with some evening work required.

Term:

Sept 2025 - Dec 2026

Location:

Office base: Level 5, 200 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6006

Community engagement throughout the Perth metropolitan area (opportunity to travel to regional sites as required).

Accessibility:

The YACWA office is wheelchair accessible, with accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms.

ABOUT YACWA

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) is WA’s peak non-government youth organisation. 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.

PURPOSE OF THE YOUTH EDUCATING PEERS (YEP) PROJECT

The Youth Educating Peers (YEP) Project takes a sex-positive, inclusive, and harm-reduction approach to sexual health education. YEP aims to equip young people aged 12–25 with the knowledge and skills to look after their sexual wellbeing through peer-based in-person workshops and online education. YEP also builds the capacity of the youth sector to support young people on issues relating to relationships, sexuality, sexual health, and blood-borne viruses (SHBBV). The project is delivered by YACWA in partnership with WAAC, with funding from the WA Department of Health.

To learn more about the YEP Project check out our Linktree https://linktr.ee/theyepproject

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Outlined below are some of the key responsibilities and accountabilities of the role:

YOUTH ENGAGEMENT & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Co-develop, co-facilitate and evaluate YEP workshops and community engagement to young people on relationship and SHBBV topics.

Work with other YEP Peer Educators and young people to develop youth-focused resources, including social media, website content and print resources, on relationship and SHBBV topics.

Work with other YEP Peer Educators and other program staff to evaluate project deliverables.

Implement safeguarding practices throughout workshop and content development, delivery and evaluation.

Other duties as required.

GENERIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Work within the YACWA Code of Conduct.

Ensure accountability to the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations.

Attend professional development, team meetings and other meetings as required.

Uphold the practices, policies and required behaviours to support the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others.

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

You must be between the ages of 18 and 24 years at the time of application .

Experience engaging with young people in safe, positive and supportive ways, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities.

Understanding of peer-based models of education.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective group facilitation and meaningful community engagement.

Committed to sex-positive education, using a harm-reduction and inclusive approach; to create safe spaces for young people to discuss relationships, sexuality, and wellbeing.

Willingness to be in social media videos and online content.

DESIRABLE

Qualifications (or working towards) in community services, youth work, sexology, health promotion, or a related field.

Demonstrated understanding of SHBBV issues, including how they relate to young people.

Experience in developing resources, including in both print and electronic formats.

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

Demonstrated experience engaging with young people from SHBBV target communities (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people, culturally & linguistically diverse young people, young people in out of home care and/or juvenile justice settings, and/or LGBTQIA+ young people).

Peer – identify as Aboriginal &/or Torres Strait Islander or Culturally & Linguistically diverse, have lived experience in out-of-home care and/or juvenile justice settings, live with a disability, or identify as LGBTQIA+.

Current WA Driver’s License and vehicle.

WHAT YACWA OFFERS

A respectful, open, and supportive team that values equity, fairness and mutual support.

Additional paid time off during the end of calendar year office shutdown period.

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.

🌈 We’re all about inclusion.
We value our diverse team and are committed to continuing to grow it. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, BIPOC, people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ young people, people with disability, and anyone with lived experience relevant to the role.

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✨ How to Apply

For more information on the role and how to apply visit our website https://www.yacwa.org.au/about-us/working-with-us/

📅 Applications close 8am, Tuesday 30 September 2025.