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headspace
Esperance
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83b Dempster Street, Esperance, Western Australia 6450
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Phone (08) 9034 5160
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headspace.e@hopecs.org.au
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About
If you ever feel that you:
- are feeling down or stressed or worried
- can't deal with school, bullying or struggling with friendships
- want to talk about sexual health, sexuality, identity or relationships, drinking or drug use
headspace Esperance is a safe place where you can come to have a yarn about any of these issues. We provide early intervention services to young people aged 12 to 25.
to book an appointment, download and complete our referral form and return it to us at headspace.e@hopecs.org.au.
call us on (08) 9034 5160 for any referral enquiries.
Our services are free!
Hours
- Monday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: 9:30am - 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
headspace Esperance is operated by Hope Community Services. All headspace services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. Administration of funding is carried out by the headspace centre’s local Primary Health Network, in this case, WAPHA.
Services
Get tips on how to prepare your resume and present for interviews. Find out about local employment opportunities (full time, part-time, or casual).
Sexual health screenings on site or links to local services.
A group of young people who help with events and some decision making at a centre. Ask your centre about getting involved.
Mental health workers – which may include psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and other workers – that can help if you're just not feeling yourself.
Workers either on site or linked to the centre who can assist you with any alcohol or other drug concern.
Centres have a range of programs and activities for young people. Just ask your centre what they have on.
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Positions currently available at headspace Esperance
Deadline: 31 Jul 2026, 5:06 pm
- Permanent full-time role
- Location: Esperance, Western Australia
Lead with purpose. Live by the ocean.
Looking for more than just a job? This is your chance to lead meaningful change in young people’s lives, while enjoying one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal communities.
Welcome to Esperance!
Where your commute ends at turquoise waters, and your weekends are filled with adventure. Think white sandy beaches, kangaroos at Lucky Bay, national parks, hiking trails, and a thriving local arts and café scene. Esperance isn’t just a location, it’s a lifestyle.
Why This Role is Different
As Clinical Lead at headspace Esperance, you won’t just oversee services, you’ll shape them. Working within a passionate, multidisciplinary team, you’ll guide the delivery of vital youth mental health services in a region where your impact will be genuinely felt every day.
This is a rare opportunity to:
- Step into a key leadership role
- Influence and grow a regional mental health service
- Combine clinical expertise with real community impact
About Us
headspace Esperance is part of HOPE Community Services, a trusted provider also delivering the Goldfields Community Alcohol & Drug Service locally.
We are:
- A team of psychologists, social workers, youth workers, and a mental health nurse
- The only youth focused mental health service in the region
- Committed to supporting young people through counselling, outreach, group programs, and more
In a regional setting, no two days are the same, offering you variety, autonomy, and the chance to broaden your expertise.
About the Role
As Clinical Lead, you will be the driving force behind clinical excellence at the centre.
You will:
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to a multidisciplinary team
- Lead reflective practice, case reviews, and performance development
- Ensure services align with the headspace model and quality standards
- Champion safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive care
- Drive continuous improvement and strong clinical governance
This role is perfect for a skilled clinician who is both compassionate and strategic, and ready to lead with confidence.
What We’re Looking For
- A recognised qualification in Psychology, Social Work, OT or Mental Health Nursing and current registration
- Proven experience leading teams and providing clinical supervision
- Strong skills in assessment and evidence based interventions
- A commitment to supporting young people, including First Nations communities
- A passion for quality care, governance, and continuous improvement
What’s on Offer
- Full-time, permanent role based in Esperance
- $112,102 (salary + regional allowance) + super
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900 - increases your take home pay and reduces tax income!
- Novated leasing options
- Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
- Access to confidential wellbeing and counselling support
- Relocation and accommodation support available
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career growth and progression opportunities across WA
- A collaborative, supportive team culture
- Employee recognition programs celebrating achievements, milestones, and contributions across the organisation
Ready for a Sea Change?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and want to make a genuine difference while living somewhere extraordinary, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and lead the future of youth mental health in Esperance!
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.
For more information contact:
Name: headspace Esperance Manager
Phone: (08) 9034 5160
Email: hr@hopecs.org.au
More information
Our weekly groups promote peer connection and wellbeing for 12-25 year olds. They meet after school hours, they are completely free, and we have yummy snacks available.
Weekly Social Groups Timetable:
Art Group: Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
This group meets during the school term, on Wednesday afternoons. It's a space to explore various forms of art and meet up with other art lovers. This group starts the second week of each school term. ** 12 - 17 YRS **
Chill Space: Monday & Thursday 3:30 - 4:30pm
This group meets every Monday & Thursday. It's a place to hang out, meet new people, play games or simply just chill. Once your registration is submitted we will let you know which day you have been allocated. ** 12 - 17 YRS **
Dungeons & Dragons: Thursday fortnightly, 4:45 - 6:45pm
This group meets on every fortnight on a Thursday. For 18 - 25 years. Submit a registration a we will provide you with more deets.
Clinical Groups Timetable:
Creative Coping: Wednesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
This is a 5-week program where we learn creative ways to manage life's ups and downs. ** 12 - 15 YRS **
Unplugged: Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30pm
A nature based group providing space to unplug from technology and allow time to care for our selves and our planet. This is a 5-week program every Tuesday during the school term. ** 12 - 17 YRS **
submitting this form does not guarantee a spot in the group - due to high numbers of Young People wishing to participate, we will assess each application and be in contact with you (+/- your parent) to inform you of the outcome at least 5 days in advance to the first session of the group.
headspace Esperance Youth Advisory Group (YAG)
headspace Esperance have a dynamic group of young people who work closely with the staff to ensure that headspace Esperance is a relevant and youth friendly service.
Being apart of the YAG gives you heaps of opportunities to get involved in shaping headspace Esperance as a service and promoting headspace in the wider community. YAG are involved in planning and delivering events in Esperance such as Mental Health Week, NAIDOC week, R U OK Day, IDAHOBIT and other special events that headspace Esperance are a part of.
Young people join because they want to make a difference in the Esperance community. It is a great way to get involved and make changes for young people in the area. There is always the potential to go on and be involved on a National level with the headspace youth national reference group hY NRG.
The commitment we ask of young people is they attend monthly meetings (held after school hours).
If you are keen to join YAG or to find out more about what YAG does contact Tori on 0477 583 869 or email: tori.jamieson@hopecs.org.au
headspace Esperance is committed to providing the best possible service to young people, their family and friends. We welcome and value your feedback so we can improve the services we provide.
There are a few ways that you can provide feedback to headspace Esperance:
- Call: (08) 9034 5160
- Email: headspace.e@hopecs.org.au and title the email subject "Feedback"
- Complete the electronic headspace feedback form
- Complete the paper copy feedback form and send it through post, email or by dropping it in.
The paper copies and electronic copies of the feedback forms are also kept in reception.
Thank you, we appreciate the thought and time that goes into providing all kinds of feedback.
headspace National
If you would like to provide your feedback on a National Level:
Complete the feedback form. *this feedback will go directly to headspace National
headspace National Office: (03) 9027 0100
Community Engagement Requests
headspace Esperance recognises the importance of increasing awareness and reducing stigma of mental health in the community. The role of the Community Engagement team is to:
- raise awareness of headspace services
- educate about youth mental health, healthy coping strategies and help-seeking skills, and
- challenge stigma that surrounds mental health and related youth issues.
We can deliver a range of community engagement activities to groups of young people, family and friends, and others who support young people, for example:
- Presentations (in-person or online)
- Panel discussions
- Workshops
- Expo stalls
- Centre tours
For all requests please complete the Community Engagement Request Form. Due to a high number of requests and staff capacity, please allow a maximum of 2 weeks response time. We try to support as many services and schools as possible, but we do not always have the capacity to accommodate every request.
Presentations
The Community Engagement team provides a standard 60 minute presentation which includes:
- An overview of headspace services and how to access support.
- What is mental health?
- How you can help a friend.
- Tips for a healthy headspace
- Eheadspace
For all presentations:
- We require a minimum of 10 people.
- Please allow two weeks for standard presentations.
- Please allow at least two month's planning time before requesting a date for a customised presentation.
- We require two consultation meetings prior to the proposed date. Firstly, to assess your organisational needs and the context for the presentation. Secondly, to confirm the presentation outline prior to delivering.
- Please note that we do not provide presentations as an intervention to address situational crisis.
Workshops
headspace Esperance can offer workshops and school holiday activities to schools, youth centers, community groups and organisations. Contact us to see how we can engage with young people in our community.
- The same criteria for us to deliver our presentations applies to our workshops.
- Please allow a minimum of 2 months to allow for planning of workshops in addition to meetings.
- Please note that we do not provide workshops on mental health first aid.
headspace Schools & Communities
headspace Schools & Communities is an early intervention and independent service that assists schools to optimise the health and wellbeing of students.
Workshops available for students:
- Let’s Talk About It: Mental Health
- Looking out for your friends: Notice, Ask, Connect
- Standing Strong: Bullying & Mental Health
- Transitions: Primary to Secondary
- Transitions: Leaving School
- Self-care: looking after your mental health
- Naming & understanding our emotions
Workshops available for parents and carers:
- Supporting young people: Notice, Ask, Connect
For more information visit https://headspace.org.au/schools/
Stalls
headspace Esperance can offer a stall at your next event with pamphlets, brochures, merchandise and friendly faces!
Networking
headspace Esperance is committed to building and developing relationships in the Esperance Community and we would love to be a part of your next networking event!
headspace Esperance hosts the Esperance Youth Interagency Network bi-monthly meeting. If you would like to be apart of this network, please get in contact with our community engagement officer, Rani Smart, on rani.smart@hopecs.org.au.
Merchandise
Please contact us with your request. As headspace receives a large volume of requests for merchandise only, we may not have requested stock available at times.