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: Full-time (1 FTE)

Contract: Fixed term contract until August 2027

Location: Kaurna Country, Sonder Edinburgh North

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4oodRjw

About the Role:

Join Sonder as our Marketing & Communications Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping how we connect with our communities, partners, and stakeholders. This leadership position is responsible for developing and delivering strategic marketing and communications initiatives that enhance Sonder’s profile, strengthen our brand, and support organisational growth and impact.

As the guardian of Sonder’s brand, you will ensure consistency and excellence across all marketing, communications, and engagement activities. You will lead the planning and execution of campaigns, oversee the marketing budget, manage external partnerships, and drive innovative strategies that increase awareness of Sonder’s services and outcomes.

Leading a talented marketing and communications team, you will bring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and creative marketing professional who is passionate about making a positive difference through impactful communications and brand leadership.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum five years' experience in marketing, communications, public relations, stakeholder engagement or a related field, including experience in a leadership or management role

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing marketing, communication and stakeholder engagement plans across multiple projects, programs or service areas.

• Experience leading organisational branding, reputation management and communication initiatives.

• Experience managing communication activities across digital, print, media and stakeholder engagement channels.

• Experience leading and developing staff, managing workloads and fostering a high-performing team culture.

• Experience managing external suppliers, agencies and service providers.

• Experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting on marketing and communication performance using data and insights.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business or a related discipline.

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or professional memberships will be highly regarded.

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

• Employment is subject to compliance with Sonder’s Immunisation Policy. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, all vaccinations and immunisations required for the role.

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: Monday 29 June 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.