Join Our Team
Play Safe Summer - Peer educators
The Role
The Peer Educator role is a key part of a health promotion initiative delivered in partnership with NSW Health, aimed at improving the wellbeing of young people through peer-led outreach and education.
Working within a street-based youth work model, Peer Educators engage with young people in public spaces and at youth-focused events to provide clear, relatable, and non-judgmental information on:
• Sexual health and relationships
• Alcohol and other drug use
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Accessing local health and support services
The Main Responsibilities
Your commitment will be to:
• Be available to work 3-6 hours per fortnight across Sutherland Shire, Georges River and Bayside
• Provide education around sexual health and safe Alcohol and Drug use in an outreach capacity to peers in local communities
The Person
We’re looking for energetic and enthusiastic young people between 16 – 24 years of age to join our team as Play Safe Summer - Peer Educators.
• Do you live, work or study or be connected to Sutherland Shire, Georges River or Bayside local communities?
• Do you care about making a difference and want to support young people
• Are you confident in speaking to young people in community settings
• Are you interested in providing information on safe sex, alcohol and other drug health information, referrals, health resources (including condoms)
Then apply to join our casual pool as a Peer Educator for the 2025/2026 Summer season !
To Apply:
Send us either:
A short video (maximum 3 minutes long) OR A written document (maximum one page)
In the video OR document tell us:
1. Who you are
2. What interests you in providing education to peers around sexual health and safe Alcohol/Drug use
3. What you would bring to the role
To apply send your video OR written document (along with your CV if you have one) to Brooke at brooke@projectyouth.org.au
Applications close 5pm Friday 19th September 2025. Interviews will be held Thursday 25th September 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke on brooke@projectyouth.org.au or 9525 7919
