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Hope Community Services
About Us For more than 120 years, Hope Community Services has walked alongside West Australians, providing compassionate, practical support for people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, mental healt…
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About Us
For more than 120 years, Hope Community Services has walked alongside West Australians, providing compassionate, practical support for people experiencing alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, mental health concerns, and social disadvantage.
Our Pilbara Community Alcohol and Drug Service (PCADS) delivers evidence-based, culturally secure AOD support to individuals, families, and communities across the region. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to reduce harm, build capability, and strengthen community wellbeing.
About the Role
We are seeking a Counsellor Educator to join our PCADS team in Karratha. In this role, you will deliver therapeutic interventions, education, and support to people experiencing AOD use and related harms. You’ll conduct assessments, develop personalised recovery or treatment plans, and facilitate both individual and group sessions.
Working within a trauma-informed and culturally secure framework, you will empower clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and make positive, sustainable changes. You will also contribute to community education, health promotion, and collaborative engagement with local services.
What’s on Offer
$44.58 per hour (SCHADS Level 4), 38 hours per week
$20,000 regional allowance per annum
Permanent, full-time position based in Karratha, WA
Flexible work arrangements where possible
Generous salary packaging (up to $15,900) to boost take-home pay
Additional training, professional development, and clinical supervision
Supportive, values-driven team culture
Make a direct impact on the wellbeing of individuals, families, and the broader community
Diploma or higher in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Community Services, or related field
Experience working with people experiencing AOD, mental health, or complex psychosocial needs
Strong assessment, counselling, and case management skills
Experience delivering therapeutic or educational group programs
Understanding of co-occurring AOD and mental health concerns
Ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal clients, families, and communities
Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally secure, harm-reduction approaches
Strong communication skills, record keeping, and digital literacy (including client management systems)
Professional boundaries, ethical practice, and confidentiality
Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
WA C-class Driver’s Licence, National Police Clearance (within 3 months)
Previous experience in AOD or mental health services
Experience working in remote or regional settings
Familiarity with community education, health promotion, or outreach approaches
MHFA certification
Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone call followed by an interview.
HOPE is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and individuals with lived experience of recovery or community-based support services.
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