Team Lead, Peer Programs and Student Voice

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Team Lead for Peer Programs and Student Voice to shape a new student leadership role, drive belonging and impact, and support meaningful peer networks across campus.

In this full-time ongoing appointment, you will coordinate leadership development, recruit and train student leaders, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance student engagement and belonging within the Division of Student Engagement and Belonging.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating leadership development, training delivery or capability-building programs in a tertiary, community, or youth engagement context.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with students or young people in co-design or participatory decision-making.
• Knowledge of best practices in student engagement, peer learning or student leadership models.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of peer leadership programs that strengthen student capability, engagement, belonging, and leadership development.
• Coordinate student leader recruitment, training, supervision, workshops, communications, stakeholder engagement, and the Student Grants program to ensure effective program delivery.
• Drive student-centred and evidence-based initiatives by partnering with students, monitoring outcomes, evaluating impact, and building strong relationships across the university and wider sector.

Skills

Leadership development

Training delivery

Partnership with students

Student engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Team Lead, Peer Programs and Student Voice

• The University of Western Australia
• Australia, WA
• Aug 5, 2026

Student Services

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Shape a new Student Voice role at UWA, that drives belonging and impact.
• Join a dynamic team to enhance student engagement and community.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $108,413 – $120,287 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Life and Community sits within the Education and Student Experience Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education and Student Experience). Student Life and Community play an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.

The Division of Student Engagement and Belonging fosters connection, inclusion and participation by delivering innovative programs and services that support students throughout their university journey. Reporting to the Director, the Division leads orientation, transition and engagement initiatives for all students to enhance student success, belonging and connection to University life. It provides dedicated support and tailored services for international students, promoting cultural inclusion and wellbeing. Through leadership development, peer programs and student partnership initiatives, the Division strengthens student voice, agency and leadership capability. The Division also oversees multi-faith engagement, interfaith activities and community partnerships supporting a respectful, inclusive and culturally safe university community.

About the opportunity

• Support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of peer leadership programs that strengthen student capability, engagement, belonging, and leadership development.
• Coordinate student leader recruitment, training, supervision, workshops, communications, stakeholder engagement, and the Student Grants program to ensure effective program delivery.
• Drive student-centred and evidence-based initiatives by partnering with students, monitoring outcomes, evaluating impact, and building strong relationships across the university and wider sector.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Experience coordinating leadership development, training delivery or capability-building programs or projects in a tertiary, community, or youth engagement context.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with students or young people in co-design or participatory decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of best practice in student engagement, peer learning, or student leadership models.
• Highly developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

A current National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.