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 to June 2027

Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Onkaparinga

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

About the Role:

As a Work and Study Specialist, you'll empower young people aged 12–25 to achieve their employment and education goals through the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Working as part of the headspace team, you'll provide tailored, one-on-one support with a manageable caseload, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and deliver holistic, goal-focused care. You'll engage with local employers, education providers and community organisations to create pathways to work and study, using assertive outreach and a strengths-based approach to help young people build confidence, overcome barriers and achieve lasting vocational outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment;

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in employment services, vocational rehabilitation, career development or a related field.

• Experience in working with youth, families, agencies and communities.

• Experience providing career-planning advice to young people.

• An understanding of the Individual Placement and Support model

• Experience working with people experiencing mental ill-health

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases

• An appropriate qualification in a relevant field is desirable but not essential

• Eligible for membership to the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) desirable but not essential

• 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: Friday 31 July 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.