We are Hope
HOPE Community Services has been supporting Western Australians for over 120 years, delivering services across alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence.
Walking together with the community to restore hope and transform lives across WA.
Looking to lead a passionate team, support young people and make a lasting impact in Esperance?
At HOPE Community Services, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality mental health support, regardless of where they live.
We're looking for an experienced Mental Health Clinician to lead the clinical delivery of headspace Esperance, supporting young people and helping shape the future of youth mental health services in the region.
This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, mentoring and service development while living and working in one of Western Australia's most stunning coastal communities.
What's the opportunity?
In this leadership role, you will:
Lead clinical practice and support quality service delivery across headspace Esperance
Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to clinicians and counsellors
Support young people with complex mental health and wellbeing needs
Facilitate intake, case review and clinical decision-making processes
Build strong partnerships with local services and community stakeholders
Help shape innovative programs that respond to community needs
Foster a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
We're looking for someone who:
Is a registered Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse or other suitably qualified Mental Health Clinician




Has experience working with young people experiencing mental health challenges
Enjoys mentoring and supporting other clinicians
Can confidently manage complex clinical presentations
Builds positive relationships with clients, families and community partners
Brings initiative, compassion and a commitment to continuous improvement
Values culturally safe and inclusive practice
Transferable experience welcome
If you've worked in community mental health, youth services, hospital settings, private practice or other clinical leadership roles, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll love about working with HOPE
Meaningful work that creates real impact for young people
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Opportunity to influence and shape local services
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Professional development and learning opportunities
Clinical supervision and leadership support
Beautiful coastal lifestyle in Esperance
Values-driven organisation focused on courage, collaboration, diligence, optimism and compassion
Essential Requirements
Registration with AHPRA or AASW (as applicable)
Mental health clinical experience
Experience providing professional supervision or leadership support
Current driver's licence
Working with Children Check
National Police Clearance
Why join HOPE?
At HOPE,



our values focused on courage, collaboration, diligence, optimism and compassion guide everything we do.
We proudly offer:
Meaningful work with genuine community impact
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Strong organisational values and purpose
The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Esperance region
What's on Offer
Full-time, permanent role based in Esperance
$115,332 salary + regional allowance + super
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 - increases your take home pay and reduces tax income!
Relocation and accommodation support available
Novated leasing options
Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to confidential wellbeing and counselling support
Professional development and training opportunities
Career growth and progression opportunities across WA
A collaborative, supportive team culture
Employee recognition programs celebrating achievements, milestones, and contributions across the organisation
Next Steps
Please apply now if you believe you would be a solid fit for this role.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an initial discussion and invited to interview.
At HOPE, we believe in creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
Please note, this role involves working with young people in youth justice.
Aged care or disability experience will generally not be considered suitable.

📌 Clinical Lead – Youth Mental Health (Esperance)
🏢 Hope Community Services
📍 Esperance