Job Details:
Full time, 76 hours per fortnight located in Perth.
Fixed term till 30 / 06 / 2026
Level 8 of the SCHADS award + super
Salary packaging benefits
Working Monday to Friday.
Discounts with a major health insurance provider.
Access to a confidential and professional counselling service for employees and their family members.
Other Benefits:
Making a real difference in your community and being part of a team that celebrates your successes and supports you during challenges.
HOPE has been a provider of community services in Western Australia for over 120 years, providing support for people in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, mental health, justice, and family and domestic violence.
About the Opportunity:
Old Ways New Ways (OWNW) is a consortium delivered service funded by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department.
Consortia members include Hope Community Services, Aboriginal Legal Services WA (lead agency), Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Corporation, and Stephen Michael Foundation.
Old Ways New Ways is a justice reinvestment initiative designed to break the cycle of youth offending in Perth and is funded under the National Justice Reinvestment Program until 30 June 2026.
Requirements of the Role:
The Senior Social Worker (Mental Health) provides specialist mental health services and clinical support to Aboriginal youth engaged with or at risk of entering the justice system, under the OWNW Justice Reinvestment Program.
The role is responsible for mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and case coordination to address the complex mental health needs of participants.
The Senior Social Worker also plays a leadership role, mentoring OWNW staff and ensuring best-practice approaches in culturally responsive mental health care.
The Senior Social Worker must hold Mental Health credentials from the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
About You:
Degree in Social Work and current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Demonstrated experience in mental health assessment, therapeutic intervention, and case coordination, ideally in a youth justice or community-based setting.
Knowledge of the specific mental health challenges faced by Aboriginal youth and experience in delivering culturally sensitive and trauma-informed services.
Deep understanding of Aboriginal culture, history, and the impacts of intergenerational trauma.
Strong collaboration skills, with experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and participating in interagency case management.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with young people, families, and stakeholders.
Strong advocacy skills, focusing on ensuring the mental health needs of Aboriginal youth are met in justice and community settings.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a complex caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail in maintaining case notes, data collection, and reporting.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience working in partnership with Aboriginal communities, Elders, and service providers to deliver culturally appropriate mental health services.
Proven ability to provide leadership and mentorship to staff, focusing on professional growth and development.
Experience working in justice reinvestment programs or similar initiatives focused on reducing recidivism among Aboriginal youth.
Appointments will be subject to Australian residency/visa, satisfactory National Police check (within 3 months), Working With Children card, Current C or A class driver's license, and suitable work referees.
Our Culture:
Hope strives to provide a safe workplace and promotes progressive policies that prioritize the health, safety, and unique needs of our team.
Hope's ambition is to be an employer of choice by supporting staff to grow, learn, innovate, and achieve their potential.
We invest in developing our people to sustain a workforce built on 'growing our own'.
Find out more about Hope on our website.
What to Expect Next:
If your application is shortlisted, you will receive a phone call to discuss your skills further and may be invited to attend an interview either online or in person at our local office/Hub.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOPE acknowledges and welcomes diversity in all its forms amongst staff and clients, including culture, language, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex variations, religion, and socio-economic and relationship status.
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