Why This Role is DifferentAs the Community Engagement Officer at headspace Esperance, you'll help shape how young people connect with their community, access support, and influence the services designed for them.
This role goes beyond organising events.
You'll lead community engagement initiatives, build robust local partnerships, promote mental health awareness, and ensure young people have a genuine voice in the development of services and programs that impact their lives.
This is an opportunity to:
Champion youth participation and community connection
Lead mental health promotion and awareness initiatives
Coordinate impactful events, campaigns and workshops
Support and grow the headspace Youth Advisory Group
Work alongside passionate professionals committed to youth wellbeing
Create opportunities for young people to influence positive change across the region
About UsFor more than 120 years, Hope Community Services has supported Western Australians through services across mental health, alcohol and other drugs, justice, youth and community wellbeing.
At headspace Esperance, we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where young people can access support, build resilience and connect with services that help them thrive.
We believe young people are experts in their own experiences, and their voices should help shape the future of our community.
What You'll Be DoingLead community awareness and engagement activities that promote positive mental health and wellbeing for young people
Coordinate events, workshops, campaigns and outreach activities across Esperance and surrounding communities




Support and facilitate the headspace Youth Advisory Group, ensuring young people's voices remain central to service design and delivery
Develop and implement community awareness and engagement plans
Build strong relationships with schools, community groups, local organisations and consortium partners
Deliver mental health literacy education sessions for young people, families and community members
Coordinate key awareness events including Youth Week, Mental Health Week, headspace Day, R U OK Day, Pride celebrations and Reconciliation Week
Create engaging promotional content and manage headspace Esperance's social media presence
Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure community activities align with service delivery goals
Identify new opportunities to strengthen youth engagement and community participation
What We're Looking ForYou'll be someone who is passionate about young people, community development and creating opportunities for connection and belonging.
You'll bring:
Qualifications in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Social or Behavioural Sciences, or a related field
Experience engaging and supporting young people experiencing mental health, alcohol and other drug, or other social challenges




Experience coordinating youth programs, events, workshops or community initiatives
Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
Experience developing and delivering community awareness campaigns or engagement activities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
A strong understanding of youth participation and community development principles
The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to culturally safe, inclusive and person-centred practice
What's on OfferSCHADS Award Level 4 pay rate + superannuation
$******* per annum regional allowance (pro rata)
Full-time position based in beautiful Esperance
Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Regular supervision and reflective practice
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of young people and your local community
Ready to Help Young People Thrive?
If you're passionate about youth engagement, mental health promotion and creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Join a team that's helping young people feel connected, empowered and supported, all while living and working in one of Western Australia's most stunning coastal communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Community Engagement Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 Hope Community Services
📍 Western Australia