Community Engagement Officer

Looking to make a real impact in a vibrant regional community?
Join headspace Kalgoorlie and help shape the future of youth mental health while enjoying a lifestyle rich in culture, history, and outback beauty. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to support young people, lead local events and campaigns, and work alongside passionate professionals in one of WA’s most iconic regional centres.

headspace Kalgoorlie, operated by HOPE Community Services, is part of the national headspace network providing mental health, alcohol and other drug, and vocational services to young people aged 12–25.

Our team supports the Goldfields community through youth-friendly, inclusive, and evidence-based care. HOPE also operates the Goldfields Community Alcohol and Drug Service, giving us strong local connections across health, education, and youth sectors.

At headspace, we champion participation, young people are at the centre of what we do, shaping how we design, deliver, and evaluate our services.

We’re looking for a dynamic Community Engagement Officer to lead youth engagement and mental health awareness activities across Kalgoorlie and surrounding areas. This role is all about connection — with young people, families, schools, local services, and the wider community.

You'll coordinate events, support the Youth Advisory Board, drive health promotion campaigns, and represent headspace in the community. It’s a role for someone who’s creative, collaborative, and passionate about young people having a voice.

Key areas of focus include:

• Community awareness and health promotion

• Youth participation and co-design

• Event planning and delivery

• Stakeholder engagement

• Digital outreach and social media

• Supporting family and friend involvement

• Building local partnerships

• Celebrating key dates like headspace Day, NAIDOC Week, R U OK Day, and more

• Permanent, full-time position based in Kalgoorlie, WA

• Competitive salary + super + regional allowance

• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate ️

• Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay

• Work with a supportive, purpose-driven team

• Access professional development and training opportunities

• Flexibility and variety in your day-to-day work

• Opportunity to live in Kalgoorlie — a welcoming, lively regional city known for its history, community spirit, and unique outback adventures

• A relevant qualification in health promotion, youth work, community development, social/behavioural sciences or similar

• Experience engaging young people and coordinating events or programs

• Knowledge of the mental health sector and youth-related issues

• A strong understanding of working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, and LGBTIQA+ young people

• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills

• Confidence using social media and digital tools to promote services

• The ability to develop and deliver engaging, inclusive community initiatives

• A valid driver’s licence, Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance and First Aid Certificate

At HOPE, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and personal growth. We invest in our people, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and make lasting contributions to the communities we serve.

You’ll be supported by a passionate, values-driven team that celebrates success and stands beside you during challenges .

If you're shortlisted, we’ll call you to discuss your experience and may invite you to an interview (online or in person).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. HOPE values diversity in all its forms — including culture, language, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and life experience.