Careers

We invite you to be part of an organisation in which 89% of staff have voted a ‘TRULY GREAT PLACE TO WORK’ by Best Practice Australia.

Sonder supports primary health by providing support to General Practice and allied health professionals and has a long reputable history of improving health outcomes across both metropolitan Adelaide and the Gawler-Barossa region. Our aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of the northern community by coordinating and integrating health and community services and by working in partnership to identify local needs and create strategies in response.

Applicants are requested to send a covering letter (specifying clearly which role you are applying for) addressing the key selection criteria. Applications are made via our careers portal on our website.

All enquiries to employment@sonder.net.au or phone (08) 8209 0700

To view and apply available for roles, please visit our Careers Portal.

 

 

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) Senior Clinician

Position available at headspace Adelaide. FTE negotiable.

The headspace Adelaide Youth Early Psychosis Program will ensure provision of timely, accessible, recovery focused care based on the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre (EPPIC) model of care.

All MATT clinicians will offer a comprehensive assessment and intensive, extended hours, seven day, home treatment service to young people presenting with or at ultra high risk of a first episode of psychosis who are new to the service or who are already engaged with the service and require intensive support in the community. Clinicians will be required to work on a rotating roster which may include a recall/on-call system. MATT Senior Clinicians will report to the MATT Team Leader and, where appointed by the MATT Team Leader, will supervise clinicians in the service.

We are seeking applicants from the following backgrounds; Registered Psychologists, Mental Health Accredited Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.
Registered Mental Health Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Community Engagement Officer (Stakeholder Support)​

Position available at headspace Adelaide.

The Community Engagement Officer (Stakeholder Support) will work as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team to plan, organise and implement stakeholder activities for headspace Adelaide.

The Community Engagement Officer (Stakeholder Support) will act a conduit for information sharing and awareness raising around early detection for youth at risk of early psychosis in the wider community. In addition, they will provide information about early detection for the Ultra High Risk cohort to support early intervention with key stakeholders who may be working with young people at risk of psychosis.

A key component of the role is to deliver training packages to stakeholders, with support from headspace Adelaide clinical teams as required. The role will also provide general education, service information and present on relevant mental health topics to relevant community organisations, including schools and other groups.

The Community Engagement Officer (Stakeholder Support) will assist the centre with the management of partnerships and service linkages to provide appropriate clinical pathways for the service to ensure there is early intervention, responsive, and recovery focused care for young people aged 12 – 25 years. This includes management and support of headspace Adelaide’s Consortium and Project Partners.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Mental Health Clinician

Position available at headspace Edinburgh North.

headspace is seeking clinicians to join our multidisciplinary team who possess demonstrated experience or knowledge of the issues for young people coupled with clinical experience of the assessment and effective management of young people experiencing Mental Health concerns.

We are seeking applicants from the following backgrounds; Registered Psychologists, Mental Health Accredited Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.

You will possess demonstrated clinical experience in assessment and the provision of focused psychological strategies.

One year experience of working in mental health is a must and we welcome applicants who are seeking flexible working arrangements.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

emerge Mental Health Clinician

Position based at headspace Edinburgh North.

The successful candidates will work as part of the emerge program, an Integrated Practice Unit (Youth) (IPUY) multidisciplinary youth mental health team to:

  1. Engage and support young people aged 16-25 with complex needs (including borderline personality disorder, complex trauma, eating disorders, severe anxiety, severe depression and psychosis);
  2. provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments;
  3. deliver structured individual and group psychological therapies;
  4. respond assertively to support those at increased risk of self-harm and suicide; and
  5. ensure young people are provided with coordinated care with access to appropriate service pathways.

We are seeking applicants from the following backgrounds; Registered Psychologists, Mental Health Accredited Social Workers, Mental Health Nurses and Occupational Therapists.

One year experience of working in mental health is a must and we welcome applicants who are seeking flexible working arrangements.

Current and full registration with the appropriate registration authority (AASW or AHPRA) or willingness to obtain registration is a must.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Systems Analyst​​​

We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced IT professional to join our dynamic SonderIT team.

The successful applicant must have applied technical knowledge of programming languages such as C#, R or Python, experience in MS SQL Server 2008R2/2014/2016 and LAMP instance installation, configuration and security implementation, experience in systems analysis in an IT environment, experience in database design and modelling skills with MS SQL Server and MySQ. You will also possess advanced communication skills, be able to work autonomously, have the ability to think on their feet and are able to prioritise workloads.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

IT Service Technician​​

Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of IT Services Technician.

We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced IT professionals in the areas of to join our dynamic SonderIT team.

The successful applicant must have a high level of understanding of helpdesk, Level 2-3 technical support, advanced communication skills, be able to work autonomously, have the ability to think on their feet and are able to prioritise workloads. You will possess a strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills, demonstrated high level of knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, router/switch configuration and application support. Excellent customer service and phone manner is an absolute must. Knowledge of project management and medical software is advantageous but not essential.

Please complete the IT Skills Matrix and upload to the Career Portal with your CV.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) Senior Clinician

Position available to work at headspace Adelaide – Wakefield St, Adelaide.

headspace Adelaide delivers the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program which supports young people deemed to be at high risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and focuses on the provision of early intervention services, utilising evidence-based practice with the vision of improving the quality of life of young people.

All MATT clinicians will offer a comprehensive assessment and intensive, extended hours, seven day, home treatment service to young people presenting with or at ultra high risk of a first episode of psychosis who are new to the service or who are already engaged with the service and require intensive support in the community. Clinicians will be required to work on a rotating roster which may include a recall/on-call system. MATT Senior Clinicians will report to the MATT Team Leader and, where appointed by the MATT Team Leader, will supervise clinicians in the service.

Our Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) clinicians offer a comprehensive assessment and intensive, extended hours, home treatment service to young people presenting with or at ultra-high risk of a first episode of psychosis who are new to the service or who are already engaged with the service and require intensive support in the community. As a MATT clinician, you will be responsible for providing services within the Early Psychosis Program including:

  • Intake and triage
  • Mental health assessments
  • Comprehensive risk assessments
  • Case formulation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Provision of home based community treatment

Registered Mental Health Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Closing the Gap Indigenous Health Project Officer (IHPO) – Country​

The Indigenous Health Project Officer has a leadership role within this region.

The IHPO will ensure there is a focus on Indigenous health and aim to improve the integration of care across the Yorke Peninsula, Mid-North or Gawler/Barossa region. The role supports mainstream practices and primary health providers to be culturally safe and better engaging with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to access appropriate primary health care for all their health and wellbeing needs.

The Indigenous Health Project Officer will provide leadership on indigenous health issues and is responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated team-based approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, especially between the IHPO, Aboriginal Outreach Worker and Care Coordinator positions.

The incumbent is expected to cover all of Gawler/Barossa, Yorke Peninsula and Mid North Regions and would be based at our offices in Maitland and/or Port Pirie. The incumbent must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Continuing Care Team (CCT) Clinician​

Position available to work at headspace Adelaide – Wakefield St, Adelaide.

headspace Adelaide provides a range of services to young people including primary health, mental health, substance use counselling and social recovery programs. Inclusive in this is the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program which supports young people deemed to be at high risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and focuses on the provision of early intervention services, utilising evidence-based practice with the vision of improving the quality of life of young people.

As a CCT clinician, you will be responsible for the intensive case management of a caseload of young people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Our CCT Clinicians assertively engage, undertake comprehensive assessments, and deliver contemporary, evidence-based clinical interventions for first episode psychosis and its comorbidities.

If you have a comprehensive understanding of the principles of community based, intensive case management coupled with clinical skills in engaging young people with mental health challenges and their families, then this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Registered Mental Health Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) Clinician

Position available to work at headspace Adelaide – Wakefield St, Adelaide.

headspace Adelaide delivers the headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program which supports young people deemed to be at high risk of or experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals and focuses on the provision of early intervention services, utilising evidence-based practice with the vision of improving the quality of life of young people.

Our Mobile Assessment & Treatment Team (MATT) clinicians offer a comprehensive assessment and intensive, extended hours, home treatment service to young people presenting with or at ultra-high risk of a first episode of psychosis who are new to the service or who are already engaged with the service and require intensive support in the community. As a MATT clinician, you will be responsible for providing services within the Early Psychosis Program including:

  • Intake and triage
  • Mental health assessments
  • Comprehensive risk assessments
  • Case formulation
  • Crisis intervention
  • Provision of home based community treatment

Registered Mental Health Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

Sonder Allied Health Private Practitioners

Multiple positions available

Positions available at our Sonder Edinburgh North office and within our Gawler Barossa Region, based at Sonder Nuriootpa office

As part of our continued growth in services we are seeking to sub-contract private Allied Health Practitioners to complement the mental health platform of our model. We are seeking individuals who have strong clinical skills, and experience in working with young people and in working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Individuals should have a demonstrated ability to provide focused psychological services and evidence-based assessment and intervention including:

1. Psycho-education (including motivational interviewing)

2. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including:

  • Behavioural interventions
  • Behaviour modification
  • Exposure techniques
  • Activity scheduliling
  • Cognitive interventions
  • Cognitive therapy

3. Relaxation strategies

  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Controlled breathing

4. Skills training

  • Problem solving skills and training
  • Anger management
  • Social skills training
  • Communication training
  • Stress management
  • Parent management training
  • Interpersonal therapy (especially for depression)

You will also possess experience in a range of mental health service settings; including the provision of mental health services to young people aged 12-25. Naturally, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong information technology and information management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Registered Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social workers are encouraged to apply.

  • No cost for room use and administrative support (in exchange for bulk billing all clients seen);
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Guaranteed client case load;
  • Opportunity to work with and gain support from a multidisciplinary team (including Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer Workers;
  • Ongoing Medicare funded referrals of individuals who have been assessed and are ready to receive services;
  • Free administrative support and consulting space which includes reception,appointment confirmations, SMS reminders and all room bookings are taken care of for you.
  • Access to the electronic medical records database with comprehensive training provided;
  • Opportunity for peer support through regular meetings with the team; and
  • Free Professional Development Opportunities.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

headspace Edinburgh North Allied Health Private Practitioners

Multiple positions available

As part of our continued growth in services we are seeking professionally accredited Allied Health Practitioners to complement the mental health platform of our model. We are seeking individuals who have strong clinical skills, and experience in working with young people and in working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Individuals should have a demonstrated ability to provide focused psychological services and evidence-based assessment and intervention including:

1. Psycho-education (including motivational interviewing)

2. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including:

  • Behavioural interventions
  • Behaviour modification
  • Exposure techniques
  • Activity scheduliling
  • Cognitive interventions
  • Cognitive therapy

3. Relaxation strategies

  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Controlled breathing

4. Skills training

  • Problem solving skills and training
  • Anger management
  • Social skills training
  • Communication training
  • Stress management
  • Parent management training
  • Interpersonal therapy (especially for depression)

You will also possess experience in a range of mental health service settings; including the provision of mental health services to young people aged 12-25. Naturally, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong information technology and information management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Registered Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social workers are encouraged to apply.

  • No cost for room use and administrative support (in exchange for bulk billing all clients seen);
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Guaranteed client case load;
  • Opportunity to work with and gain support from a multidisciplinary team (including Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer Workers;
  • Ongoing Medicare funded referrals of young people who have been assessed and are ready to receive services;
  • Free administrative support and consulting space which includes reception,appointment confirmations, SMS reminders and all room bookings are taken care of for you.
  • Access to the electronic medical records database with comprehensive training provided;
  • Opportunity for peer support through regular meetings with the team; and
  • Free Professional Development Opportunities.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package

 

 

headspace Onkaparinga – Allied Health Private Practitioners

Multiple positions available

As part of our continued growth in services we are seeking professionally accredited Allied Health Practitioners to complement the mental health platform of our model. We are seeking individuals who have strong clinical skills, and experience in working with young people and in working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Individuals should have a demonstrated ability to provide focused psychological services and evidence-based assessment and intervention including:

1. Psycho-education (including motivational interviewing)

2. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including:

  • Behavioural interventions
  • Behaviour modification
  • Exposure techniques
  • Activity scheduliling
  • Cognitive interventions
  • Cognitive therapy

3. Relaxation strategies

  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Controlled breathing

4. Skills training

  • Problem solving skills and training
  • Anger management
  • Social skills training
  • Communication training
  • Stress management
  • Parent management training
  • Interpersonal therapy (especially for depression)

You will also possess experience in a range of mental health service settings; including the provision of mental health services to young people aged 12-25. Naturally, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong information technology and information management skills and a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

Registered Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Social workers are encouraged to apply.

  • No cost for room use and administrative support (in exchange for bulk billing all clients seen);
  • Flexible working hours;
  • Guaranteed client case load;
  • Opportunity to work with and gain support from a multidisciplinary team (including Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, Psychologists, Social Workers, Peer Workers;
  • Ongoing Medicare funded referrals of young people who have been assessed and are ready to receive services;
  • Free administrative support and consulting space which includes reception,appointment confirmations, SMS reminders and all room bookings are taken care of for you.
  • Access to the electronic medical records database with comprehensive training provided;
  • Opportunity for peer support through regular meetings with the team; and
  • Free Professional Development Opportunities.

For further information, download the Recruitment Information Package