Closing the Gap Outreach Worker
Join Sonder as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker, connecting communities with primary health care.
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.
Hours: This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE)
Please note additional hours (1FTE) available up to the 30th of June 2026
Contract: Ongoing
Location: Marion
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4cr6XWe
About the Role:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Outreach Worker (ATSIOW) will work closely with other Closing The Gap (CTG) Integrated Team Care (ITC) team members to better connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to health services. This role aims to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reduce the barriers to access appropriate primary health care services.
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment;
Demonstrated experience in engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups and individuals.
Relevant training and experience in a relevant health or community services fields.
Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases
Qualification and Other Requirements:
Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
Certificate level qualification in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander primary health care community /practice (or willingness to undertake such training funded through the Closing the Gap package)
Valid South Australian Drivers Licence
This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is exempt under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). The position will only be open to those who identify as of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
How to apply:
Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.
Feel free to send any enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au
Advert Closing Date: 21 April 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.
- Department
- Community Services
- Role
- Outreach Worker
- Locations
- Kaurna Country, headspace Marion