Who are the peer leaders?
The Student Peer Leader Network (SPLN) offers peer-led services, programs and workshops to help you explore your career options, develop practical skills, and prepare for your next step - while you study.
Get support from SPLN
Get employability support
Get practical advice on resumes, interviews, job searching and using careers tools from trained student peers.
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Build your skills
Practise real-world skills through interactive workshops, including interview preparation, mock assessment centres and LinkedIn.
Browse workshops
Strengthen your profile
Access services like the LinkedIn Photobooth and learn how to present yourself professionally.
Go to LinkedIn Photobooth
Connect and belong
Join peer-led programs like Melbourne Talks to build confidence, meet other students and learn in a supportive environment.
Go to Melbourne TalksStudent Peer Leader and Alumni spotlight
Efraimia
"Whether you’re seeking advice, guidance, reassurance, or simply someone who understands student experience, SPLN is here to help you feel supported, connected, and confident throughout your university journey."
Sid
"As an international student myself ... I hope to help students better understand the opportunities available to them and feel more confident in their own pathway."
Marialena
"The SPLN role helped establish the foundation of professional, interpersonal and other soft skills – not to mention job-seeking skills – that paved the way for my first full-time professional job in management consulting."
Chai
"This job was a kickstart to my career and helped me build soft skills that are required in any workplace… Being a Peer also made me realise my strength of working with people and how I can leverage them to be an effective trainer and consultant in my current role."
Become a Student Peer Leader
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As a Peer Leader, you will:
- Deliver workshops, programs and support services
- Develop communication and leadership skills
- Gain real-world work experience
- Enjoy flexible, on-campus work
- Earn a Melbourne Plus credential in People Leadership
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- You are a University of Melbourne student (domestic or international) that is Melbourne-based, currently enrolled and maintaining enrolment in Semester 1 & 2, 2027
- Undergraduate students: You must have completed one and a half year of study
- Graduate coursework students (domestic): You are eligible from the commencement of study
- Graduate coursework students (international): You must have completed at least one semester at the University
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Ability to commit to approximately 6–10 hours per week across two days and have consistent availability during the period throughout 2027.
How to apply
- Sign up to the Students@Work mailing list for updates on our next recruitment intake.
- Visit Careers Online for the Position Description and further instructions on how to apply when applications open.
Partnerships and collaborations
Student Peer Leaders partner with other teams across the university, including student clubs and societies, to support various student initiatives relating to wellbeing, employability and skill development, and social interactions.
Our most popular collaborations include:
- LinkedIn Photobooth Pop-Up service at events
- Speed Resume Review Pop-Up service
- Employability workshops
Student clubs and societies or University staff can submit their requests through our service request form.
Contact us
For more information about the Student Peer Leader Network and the events, submit an enquiry here.