Job Outreach Worker, Armadale

Make a Real Difference – Join HOPE as an Outreach Worker in Armadale

About Us

HOPE has proudly served Western Australian communities for over 120 years. We support people affected by alcohol and other drugs, mental health challenges, justice involvement, homelessness, and family and domestic violence. Our team is committed to delivering inclusive, person-centred services that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

About the Role

We’re seeking a compassionate Outreach Worker to join our Street Yarning program in Armadale. This role offers you the opportunity to support vulnerable individuals through brief interventions, mentoring, and practical assistance such as food, clothing, and referrals.

You’ll build trusted relationships and deliver culturally competent, inclusive support—making a real impact in people’s lives. This is a full-time, fixed-term position working Monday to Friday with varied hours to meet the needs of the community.

Roster:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30am–4:30pm
• Thursday: 10:30am–6:30pm

What’s on Offer

• $44.58/hour + superannuation
• Fixed term contract til 30 June 2026
• Salary packaging benefits to boost your take-home pay
• 76 hours per fortnight, full-time
• Monday to Friday roster – no weekends
• Employee Assistance Program – free counselling for employees and immediate family
• Discounts on private health insurance
• The chance to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that celebrates your successes and stands by you through challenges

You’ll Need

• Minimum Certificate IV in Youth Work, Mental Health, Counselling or a relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Nursing) or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years' experience in homelessness, drug and alcohol, or mental health sectors
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and experience delivering culturally safe programs
• Experience working with trauma, co-occurring issues, and people experiencing homelessness
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills
• High-level problem-solving and autonomy in field-based work
• Valid C or A Class driver’s licence
• Current National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and relevant work referees

Desirable:

• Experience in outreach service delivery
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice or willingness to undertake training
• First Aid/Mental Health First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience building partnerships with community service providers and agencies

Why HOPE?

We’re more than an employer—we’re a community. At HOPE, you’ll join a workplace that values safety, inclusion, and development. We invest in our people with opportunities to grow and innovate in a supportive environment. We strive to be an employer of choice and believe in “growing our own” future leaders.

Next Steps

To apply, submit your application online. If shortlisted, you’ll be contacted for a phone conversation and may be invited to interview online or in-person at our local hub.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
HOPE celebrates diversity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, and all genders and identities.

Visit our website to learn more about our mission, values, and work.

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