Peer Support Worker

Wanslea are seeking a dedicated Peer Support Worker to join the Besties program in Kalgoorlie.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across the state. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits available to this role including:

• Fixed Term part-time position until 4th December 2026 (4 hours every week)

• Based at our Kalgoorlie Office with free parking on site

• Salary starting from $57,346.45 per annum pro rata plus superannuation

• Opportunity to salary package

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year

• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion

• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

About you

You’re a compassionate, reliable and energetic person who genuinely cares about supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds to build their confidence, social skills and emotional wellbeing. You bring lived experience and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by children and young people, and you’re able to use this insight to connect with them in a meaningful, respectful way.

You’re comfortable building rapport with children, encouraging their participation, and supporting them to engage in a range of prosocial, recreational and educational activities. You enjoy being active, working directly with groups, and contributing positively to a safe and supportive program environment.

You work well as part of a team, communicate effectively with children and colleagues, and demonstrate strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence. You’re able to reflect on your practice, maintain appropriate boundaries, and adapt your approach to meet the needs of each child. Previous experience working with children or young people or a strong understanding of the issues impacting disadvantaged children is essential.

To be successful in this role, you will also hold (or be willing to obtain) all required compliance documents, including a Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance, a valid WA Driver’s Licence, and work eligibility within Australia.

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner on 9245 2441

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au.

To view the Position Description for this role, please copy and paste the link below into your browser:

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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.