HOPE has been delivering vital community services across Western Australia for over 120 years. We’re committed to supporting individuals and families in the areas of alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence. As a values-driven organisation, we work alongside communities to create safe, inclusive, and sustainable support pathways.
About the RoleWe’re currently seeking a passionate Counsellor / Educator to join our Step Up Step Down service in Kalgoorlie. This part-time opportunity (60.8 hours per fortnight) will see you delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people navigating complex AOD and mental health challenges.
As a key team member, you’ll:
Provide counselling, education, case management and recovery planning
Facilitate individual and group sessions
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team
Build strong community partnerships to support client transitions
Maintain accurate documentation and support ongoing service improvement
You’ll work weekdays and one Saturday per fortnight, making a direct impact in the lives of those on their recovery journey.
What’s on Offer$44.58 p/hr + regional allowance of $2.78 p/hr + superannuation
Generous salary packaging benefits
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
Discounts with a major health insurance provider
A supportive team environment that recognises your successes and supports you through challenges
A meaningful role where you truly make a difference
Ongoing supervision, professional development and training
A tertiary qualification in health, education, behavioural or social sciences, youth work, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in counselling and working with individuals with co-occurring AOD and mental health issues
Strong written, verbal, administrative and IT skills
Experience with case management and record keeping
A flexible and collaborative approach to teamwork
Strong understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality, and culturally secure practices
Ability to travel and stay overnight for outreach work when required
A valid driver’s licence and the ability to pass relevant clearances (National Police Check, WWCC)
Desirable but not essential:
Experience in AOD or Mental Health sector
Familiarity with harm reduction practices
Understanding of the regional WA context
Experience with mandated clients or methamphetamine-specific interventions
At HOPE, we’re not just a service provider, we’re a team that invests in people. We’re proud to be an organisation that nurtures and develops our staff, offering career growth, innovation opportunities, and a culture built on mutual respect and inclusion.
We value diversity and actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants, as well as individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life.
Next StepsIf this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our Kalgoorlie Hub.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. For any enquiries around the role please email us at hr@hopecs.org.au, quoting the job title and the region.