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
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development allowance provided yearly
- Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
- 17.5% Leave Loading
- Modern and welcoming office spaces
- Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
- Training opportunities
- Meal & entertainment allowances
- 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.
Salary Band:
$80,006.68 - A$85,798.44 + Super
Hours:
Multiple Positions
Contract:
Casual
Location:
Kaurna Country, Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health
More Information & Position Description via these links:
Peer Practitioner MMHC: bit.ly/4cwBG3M
Peer Practitioner Safe Haven: bit.ly/4fMABXM
Peer Practitioner CSC: https://bit.ly/4d06U3V
About the Role:
We are seeking passionate Peer Practitioners to join our Mental Health team across the Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Centre (MMHC), Safe Haven and Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC) helping support individuals experiencing mental health challenges and distress.
Drawing on your lived experience, you will provide person-centred, recovery-oriented peer support to individuals, as well as their families, carers, and supporters. You'll play a vital role in fostering hope, connection, and empowerment, particularly for those experiencing distress or crisis.
Across these services, you will:
- Build meaningful, respectful relationships using your lived experience
- Support individuals in their recovery journey through strengths-based, trauma-informed practice
- Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians and other peer workers
- Assist with administrative tasks, including client records and data entry
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
We're looking for Peer Practitioners who bring both lived experience and practical skills, including:
- Lived experience of mental health challenges (and/or AOD), with demonstrated recovery and ability to use this safely to support others
- Experience working in a fast-paced or client-facing environment
- Previous experience in a peer work, mental health, community services or similar role (desirable)
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team or alongside clinicians (desirable)
- Experience with administrative tasks, including data entry and using client management systems
- Strong ability to build rapport and communicate with a diverse range of people
- Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
- Experience supporting people in distress, including de-escalation (desirable)
Qualification and Other Requirements:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or currently completing or a willingness to complete
- Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
- Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
- Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases.
Advert Closing Date:
24 August 2026
At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.
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