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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. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Why this role matters
The Salvation Army Youth Services offer an integrated suite of programs engaging with young people across Australia. Our services create intentional avenues for young people to explore opportunities, build support networks, and access, participate and contribute to their communities. Youth services provide a diverse range of programs which include housing and homelessness, driver training, education, employment, and training, AOD support, social and community activities, specialist therapeutic responses and youth justice programs.
About the role
Are you passionate about supporting young people aged 12–25? Join our dynamic team at Youthlink FYRST, where you’ll play a vital role in early intervention and harm minimisation.
We are seeking a Youth Counsellor/Group Facilitator to deliver one-on-one counselling, group psychoeducation, and relapse prevention sessions to young people navigating challenges with alcohol and other drugs. This role focuses on holistic, client-centred care that promotes recovery through education, support, and empowerment.
This is a part-time, fixed-term role (3 days per week) located in Liverpool, with a salary in accordance with Level 3 of the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. The position involves some travel to schools to deliver workshops and provide outreach counselling services.

You will successfully

• Provide individual and group psychosocial counselling to young people aged between 12-25 years old who present with alcohol and other drug use
• Provide psychoeducational sessions to young people (in both group and individual sessions) focusing on the minimization of harm associated with drug and alcohol use, improved physical and psychological well-being, and the improved capacity for client autonomy and self-management
• Provide accessible information to clients, families, and other service providers about the service
• Perform comprehensive and holistic psychosocial assessments with clients to determine context/needs relating to alcohol and other drug use, mental health, physical health, and socio-environmental factors
• Facilitate regular contact and follow-up support for clients who are engaged in the program

What you will bring

• Qualification in counselling, psychotherapy or psychology and should be eligible for counselling accreditation body such as AASW, ACA, PACFA, or AHPRA
• Previous experience working with young people in a counselling context
• Valid NSW Working With Children’s Check Clearance
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)
• Flexible working conditions
• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits
• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity
• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development;
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

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