Peer Mentor

Role: Peer Mentor

Start Date: Monday, 19th October

Commitment: Fixed Term (until June 2027)

Time: 5 to 7 hours per week (days yet to be decided)

Location: Spectrum Space Office, Fremantle

About the Role:

As part of the Peer Mentoring Project, the Program Mentor contributes to reducing social isolation and improving future employment outcomes for autistic participants, while supporting the ongoing growth, quality, and sustainability of the program. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a project that has made a significant contribution to participant leadership, volunteering pathways, confidence building and social connection. 

Program Mentors play a significant role in empowering autistic young people to build confidence, develop mentoring and employment-related skills, and strengthen their self-advocacy through a strengths-based, neuro-affirming workshops and 1:1 mentorship.

By delivering engaging workshops and personalised mentoring, the role supports Trainee Mentors to recognise and share their strengths, lived experience, and interests while fostering meaningful participation in Spectrum Space programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of established workshop content, both online and in person, using accessible and inclusive methods.
• Provide mentorship and support to trainees in achieving their goals
• Support the identification, induction and ongoing development of Trainee Mentors alongside program and HR coordinator
• Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement processes

To thrive in this role, you will be someone who:

• Has a strong understanding of autism, neurodiversity and the social model of disability
• Can incorporate their lived experience into activities and discussions
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Confidently builds rapport with different stakeholders
• Has facilitation or teaching experience
• Knowledgeable of employment supports, inclusive workplace practices, disability employment services, and NDIS.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Spectrum Space is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and actively welcome neurodivergent team members. Inclusion is at the heart of what we do, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone’s strengths are recognised and respected.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about creating inclusive spaces and supporting teams to deliver programs that matter, we’d love to hear from you!

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After submitting your application, you will receive an email with a set of screening questions. Please provide answers to these questions at your earliest convenience so that your application can progress.