About Us
For more than 120 years, Hope Community Services has walked alongside Western Australian communities, helping people build safer, healthier and more connected lives. We deliver a wide range of services across metropolitan and regional WA including alcohol and other drugs, family and domestic violence, youth justice, mental health and community wellbeing.
About the Role
As the Prevention Coordinator, you'll play a key role in shaping healthier futures across the Pilbara and Kimberley. This is a highly rewarding position where your work will directly support communities to reduce alcohol and other drug harms and build stronger, safer environments for children, families and future generations.
You'll work side-by-side with Aboriginal Elders, community groups, local government, schools, Police, and the Mental Health Commission to design and deliver meaningful, culturally secure prevention initiatives.
This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing people together, believes in the power of community-driven change, and wants a job where every day feels purposeful.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the development and implementation of local wellbeing, AOD management and volatile substance use plans
* Designing, delivering and evaluating evidence-based, community-led AOD prevention strategies
* Supporting and empowering community groups through training, mentoring and capacity building
* Creating strong, respectful partnerships with community organisations, Police and government agencies
* Facilitating action groups that bring local people together to address shared concerns
* Monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure they are impactful and adaptable
* Providing leadership and guidance to HOPE's Prevention and Community Engagement Teams
* Ensuring high-quality reporting and compliance with service agreements
What's on Offer
* A meaningful full-time role based in Karratha, making a real difference across the Pilbara/Kimberley
* $100, superannuation + $15,900.00 salary packaging
* $20,000.00 regional allowance per annum
* 38 hours per week - Mon-Fri
* A welcoming, values-driven team that supports your wellbeing and professional growth
* Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities to build your public health and leadership skills
* The opportunity to work closely with diverse communities and Aboriginal leaders, gaining experience you won't find anywhere else
* A varied role with plenty of autonomy, creativity and community connection no two days are the same
* The chance to leave a lasting legacy in one of WA's most culturally rich and vibrant regions
You'll Need
* Tertiary qualification in health promotion, public health or health/social sciences
* Understanding of public health and AOD prevention principles
* Experience working with community groups on health promotion or community action initiatives
* Ability to develop, implement and evaluate prevention strategies
* Knowledge of the impacts of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families and communities
* Experience working respectfully and collaboratively with Aboriginal people and communities
* Current Driver's Licence, Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance
Next Steps
If you're ready to take the lead on meaningful community-driven prevention work and want to be part of a supportive, passionate team, we'd love to hear from you.
We Strongly Encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants. HOPE is committed to a culturally safe, inclusive workplace where all staff feel respected, valued and supported.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for this role. If successful, you will be contacted for a phone call followed by an online interview.