Soar Peer Advisers

SOAR Peer Adviser Position
Casual appointment available at Joondalup, Mt Lawley, and Bunbury campuses.

Open to candidates with relevant working rights.

Overview
The SOAR Centre provides a peer-to-peer support service for higher degree by research (HDR) and honours candidates.

The centre is run by 10 higher degree by research candidates who offer one-to-one and group support in research skills and professional development.

Responsibilities
Provide peer-to-peer support through in-person and online sessions, including software troubleshooting, mentoring, and referencing support.
Facilitate small group workshops on research and professional skills.
Provide peers with information about services at ECU to facilitate their experience.
Create online resources from workshops in Canvas and the Research Student Facebook page.
Support peers in cultural and academic transition to life as a research candidate.
Represent the SOAR Centre at events such as orientation week and school inductions.
Requirements
Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Office 365, and Teams.

Knowledge of NVivo or Qualtrics is an advantage.

Candidates must demonstrate personal attributes congruent with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits Remuneration
Casual positions attract $42.03 per hour plus 11.5% University superannuation contribution.

Typically, SOAR peer advisers are offered one 4-hour shift per week for approximately 1+ weeks per semester.

Working at ECU
ECU supports a work-life balance for staff.

Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet personal circumstances.

How to Apply
Complete the online Human Resources Personal Details Application.

Attach the separate Word document titled 'SOAR Peer Adviser application form' detailing top 5 research skills.

Attach your CV.

Request your supervisor complete the separate Word document titled "Supervisor Referee Report" and return the report by the application closing date.

Complete the Selection Checklist and bring it to the interview.

Closing Date: Applications close on Sunday, 26 January 2025 at +:30pm AWST.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates with the relevant working rights to fill this position. Read more