Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities.
We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference.
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AOD Youth Family Specialist Rowes Bay, Townsville Full-Time Permanent SCHADS Level 5 + -Salary (negotiable) + 12.5% superannuation based on experience level and qualifications Our Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service provides a safe, supportive environment where young people feel heard, valued, and empowered in their recovery journey.
As an experienced AOD Youth Family Specialist, you will provide specialist therapeutic and family-focused interventions through the Townsville Youth AOD Service, empowering young people and their families to strengthen relationships, enhance communication, and better understand and manage the impacts of trauma, substance use, and family complexities.
Working alongside young people and families, you will help build healthier relationships, establish safe boundaries, and achieve positive outcomes.
Why This Role Matters Our services extend beyond addressing substance use and focus on creating opportunities for hope, healing, recovery, and long-term positive change.
Through trauma-informed and family-inclusive practice, we support young people to achieve improved wellbeing and stronger connections with those around them.
What You'll Do Deliver specialist interventions that promote safety, recovery, engagement, and positive outcomes for young people.
Explore the impact of family history, trauma, relationships,



and environmental factors on substance use and wellbeing.
Engage families, carers, and kin to strengthen understanding, communication, and support networks.
Navigate complex family dynamics, including conflict, estrangement, reunification, and family violence.
Support complex and high-risk family engagement, including situations involving coercive control and significant relational challenges.
Provide specialist advice, consultation, and input into integrated care planning.
Champion family-inclusive, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and evidence-based practice across the service.
What You'll Bring You will bring a combination of professional expertise, therapeutic capability, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for supporting young people and families to create lasting change.
Essential Requirements Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Family Therapy, Human Services, Counselling, or a related discipline.
Must have a minimum of 3-5 years' demonstrated experience working with young people and/or families experiencing complex challenges is essential.
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, adolescent development, family systems, and Alcohol and Other Drug interventions.
Proven ability to work effectively within high-risk, sensitive, and complex relational environments.
Well-developed systemic, therapeutic, and family engagement skills.
Current Driver's Licence.
Current Working with Children Check What We Offer Full-time permanent opportunity.
(Monday – Friday – no weekend shift)
The Salvos offer eligible employee's a well- balanced package of meaningful benefits including: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free A $2,650 meal entertainment benefit.
Generous Paid Parental leave for primary (12 weeks)

📌 Aod Family Youth Specialist (Townsville)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Townsville