Lead prevention. Strengthen communities. Live by the ocean. Looking for more than just a job? This is your opportunity to lead meaningful, evidence based change across communities, while enjoying one of Western Australia’s most breathtaking coastal regions. 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 an AOD Prevention Officer, you won’t just deliver programs, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of prevention strategies that reduce alcohol and other drug harms across the region. This is a rare opportunity to: Lead locally driven, evidence based prevention strategies Work at both community and regional levels Partner with government, services, and communities to create lasting change Build community capability and drive grassroots action About Us Hope Community Services has supported Western Australians for over 120 years, working across alcohol and other drug services, mental health, and community wellbeing. We are committed to: Meeting people where they are Delivering evidence based support Building stronger, healthier communities About the Role This position plays a lead role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence based AOD prevention strategies to reduce harm across local and regional communities. You will work closely with government and non-government agencies, professionals, and community groups to coordinate and strengthen prevention efforts. What You’ll Be Doing Lead the development, review, and implementation of: - Community Wellbeing Plans - Alcohol and Other Drug Management Plans - Volatile Substance Use Plans Lead and manage evidence based prevention strategies in partnership with the Mental Health Commission and key stakeholders Establish shared prevention goals across stakeholders and support the formation of community action groups Support community groups to respond to local AOD issues Build strong partnerships with stakeholders including Police and local, state, and Commonwealth representatives Deliver training to increase community capacity to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention initiatives Deliver and support state wide prevention campaigns at a regional level, including local media and engagement strategies Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure continuous improvement Analyse AOD research, data, and trends at local, state, national, and international levels Contribute to evidence informed prevention planning and program development What We’re Looking For Essential: A tertiary qualification in health promotion, public health or health/social science Demonstrated experience working with health and community groups in education, health promotion, or community action Experience in, or ability to, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate AOD prevention initiatives Strong knowledge of the impacts of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families, and communities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse settings Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal communities in a culturally secure and respectful way Experience influencing and implementing policies, strategies, or public health initiatives Well developed organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities Current ‘C’ Class driver’s licence and willingness to travel What’s on Offer Full-time, permanent role based in Esperance $88,090 to $94,789 regional allowance super Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay and reduces tax income Professional development and training opportunities A collaborative, supportive team culture Ready for a Sea Change? If you’re ready to lead impactful prevention work and want to make a genuine difference while living somewhere extraordinary, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape healthier, safer communities across Esperance and the surrounding region. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
