IEA - Career Coach, Vocational Peer Practitioner & Community Liaison Officer

Posted: 30/09/2025

Closing Date: 28/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kaurna Country, Sonder & headspace Edinburgh North

Job Category: Healthcare & Medical

Who are we?

Sonder is an inclusive, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing better quality health and support services to the South Australian community since 1993. We support thousands of people each year to access services across seven key domains – Mental Health, Aboriginal Health, Alcohol and/or other Drugs, Employment, Community Health, Disability, and Homelessness

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
• Professional development allowance provided yearly
• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
• Meal & entertainment allowances
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Modern and welcoming office spaces
• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
• Training opportunities
• Paid parental leave, and much more

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Inclusive Employment Australia Centre Implementation:

Our service is set to officially commence service delivery in November 2025.

We are now recruiting passionate, enthusiastic staff who are not only committed to Disability Employment Services, but who are also excited by the unique opportunity to help shape something from the ground up.

Joining our team at this early stage means being part of a start-up environment. One that values innovation, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose. We are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the implementation of new programs and services, help refine processes, and play an active role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and impactful space for our community.

Recruitment Information:

Location: We have multiple positions across four centre including Northern, Southern, Easten and Western Metropolitan areas.

Application Instructions: We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the roles listed below. If you meet the credentialing requirements and possess relevant experience, please click the 'Apply Now' button.

Requirements:

• Working With Children's Check
• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening

First Stage Recruitment:

Position Name: Career Coach

FTE: Full Time

Skills/Experience:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain this qualification
• Strong focus on quality servicing and participant engagement
• Experience managing caseloads and delivering both intensive and low-intensity employment services
• Ability to provide Post Placement Support (PPS)
• Strong communication skills and experience in employability coaching
• Ability to deliver both group-based interventions and intensive 1:1 support

About the Position:

Career Coaches are responsible for the end-to-end support of participants, including managing caseloads, facilitating recovery-focused interventions, and improving employability outcomes. The role aims to enhance communication and job-readiness skills, translating to higher placement and conversion rates in line with departmental guidelines.

Position Name: Vocational Peer Practitioner

FTE: Full Time

Skills/Experience:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work, or a willingness to obtain this qualification
• Lived experience with mental health recovery and vocational rehabilitation
• Understanding of employment and education systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to support and empower individuals through peer-based approaches
• Experience in promoting self-advocacy, workplace adjustments, and resilience

About the Position:

Vocational Peer Practitioners use their own lived experience to support participants in navigating employment or educational pathways. The role promotes recovery and hope through meaningful sharing, assisting individuals to manage challenges like workplace disclosure, rejection, and self-advocacy, while encouraging empowerment and independence in both work and study settings.

Position Name: Community Liaison Officer

FTE: Full Time

Skills/Experience:

• Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain this qualification
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with employers and community organisations
• Knowledge of employment programs and wage subsidy processes
• Ability to generate new participant registrations and employment opportunities
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

About the Position:

The Community Liaison Officer plays a vital role in developing and maintaining relationships with employers and community organisations to create job opportunities for participants. The role also involves promoting the service in the community, facilitating direct registrations, and managing wage subsidy agreements in alignment with management direction.

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