About Us
For more than 120 years, Hope Community Services has supported West Australians facing alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, mental health concerns, and social disadvantage.
The Hope Springs Therapeutic Community (HSTC) near Geraldton is a structured residential recovery community grounded in the Therapeutic Community model and Community as Method. We help residents rebuild their lives through structure, accountability, connection, and meaningful engagement. Please see our website for more information.
About the Role
We are seeking a Therapeutic Community (TC) Team Leader to provide on-site leadership and ensure safe, structured, and therapeutic daily operations.
Reporting to the Justice & Community Manager, you will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate daily routines and programs, and maintain a positive, accountable, recovery-focused community environment.
What’s on Offer
* Base salary: $110,102.72 per annum (SCHADS Level 6) + superannuation
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 to boost your take-home pay
* 38-hour week with supportive rostering
* Supportive, values-driven leadership environment
* Professional development, supervision, and ongoing training
* Opportunities for growth and leadership development within HOPE
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
* Additional leave benefits including cultural leave (where applicable) and wellbeing support
* Permaculture, chickens and woodworking on-site!
* Two adorable dogs and friendly cat - you'll be surrounded by nature and animals!
* A unique workplace environment set on 50 acres in the stunning Midwest WA
What You’ll Do
* Lead and support staff daily through supervision, guidance, and modelling of TC principles
* Coordinate community routines and activities, including groups, meetings, roles, and resident schedules
* Respond to incidents and manage safety, including drug/alcohol testing, medication procedures, and risk protocols
* Guide clinical and operational quality, including case notes, CMS data, handovers, and audits
* Support resident growth, encouraging accountability, skill building, and progression through the program
What You’ll Bring
Essential
* Qualification or equivalent experience in AOD, Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline
* Demonstrated experience leading or supervising staff
* Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
* Confidence working with complex behaviours and structured program models
* Experience with trauma-informed and culturally secure practice
* Operational experience within AOD or mental health services
* Good physical capacity to participate in community routines
* Understanding of Equal Opportunity principles
Desirable
* Experience leading or working within a Therapeutic Community or residential AOD program
* AOD or Therapeutic Rehabilitation Services lived experience
Required Clearances
* WA C or A class driver’s licence
* Working With Children Check
* National Police Clearance (within 3 months)
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a phone screening and 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.