Clinical Lead

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In Esperance, you'll find meaningful work and an incredible way of life. Located on the stunning southern coast of WA , Esperance offers the perfect mix of professional opportunity, community connection, and world-class natural beauty.

Imagine ending your workday at Lucky Bay, where kangaroos lounge on white sand and the ocean is crystal clear . Weekends are for exploring national parks, kayaking calm bays , hiking granite peaks, or visiting the iconic pink Lake Hillier. With great schools, sports clubs, and a growing arts and café scene, Esperance is a welcoming and vibrant coastal town .

About Us

At headspace Esperance, we're a passionate team of Psychologists, Social Workers, a Youth Worker, Community Engagement Officer, and a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Our Lead Agency, HOPE Community Services, also runs the Goldfields Community Alcohol & Drug Service in town.

As the only youth-focused mental health service in the region, we support young people through counselling, case management, brief interventions, group programs, and outreach.

Being a newer service in a regional location, there's lots of variety in the role — it's a unique chance to make a real impact and build broad experience across youth mental health.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership and oversight to our headspace Esperance centre. This is a key position responsible for ensuring the clinical integrity and alignment of services with the headspace model, while providing day-to-day support and supervision to a passionate multidisciplinary team.

This leadership role will suit a dynamic and compassionate mental health professional with a deep understanding of youth mental health, a commitment to clinical governance, and the ability to drive quality service delivery in a regional context.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical oversight and supervision of mental health staff
• Leading clinical review, performance support and reflective practice processes
• Ensuring services meet headspace model expectations and quality standards
• Supporting culturally appropriate, safe, and inclusive care for all young people
• Promoting continuous improvement in service delivery and governance
• Delegating appropriately while retaining overall clinical responsibility

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent position based in Esperance, WA
• Salary: $110, super + regional allowance
• Relocation assistance available through Rural Health West for the right candidate
• Generous salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and passionate team environment with a strong culture of collaboration
• The opportunity to live and work in beautiful Esperance, surrounded by white sandy beaches, national parks, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle

You'll Need

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification and registration as a mental health clinician (e.g., Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, or Mental Health Nurse)
• Relevant professional body registration (AHPRA, AASW) and mental health-specific training or endorsement
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience providing clinical supervision, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based interventions to young people with moderate to severe mental health concerns
• Understanding of mental health and SEWB care for First Nations young people
• Ability to embed clinical governance and quality improvement frameworks
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualifications in youth mental health
• Experience working in primary care or community mental health settings
• Previous work in a not-for-profit or rural/regional setting
• A valid First Aid certificate

Why Hope?

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 .

Next Steps

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.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. For any enquiries around the role please email us at , quoting the job title and the region.