Who are we?

Sonder is a leading not-for-profit human services organisation committed to creating communities where no one is left to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. We work alongside thousands of people each year, bringing together mental health, alcohol and other drug, community and practical supports to deliver connected, person-directed care that helps people live the lives they choose.

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: $92,286 - $99,294 + Super

Hours: Full-time (1 FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, Northern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health & Sonder Port Adelaide

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4ypFk8p

Immunisations: 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.

About the Role:

The Mental Health Project Officer works within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate the provision of high-quality mental health services in Sonders Mental Health portfolio. This position is principally responsible for data and performance monitoring, as well as advancing continuous quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, the role provides executive support to leadership meetings in the Mental Health portfolio.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working in a health care service, preferably mental health.

• Experience in using, and preferably experience in training others to use, client management systems, BI Reports and SharePoint.

• Experience in data collection, monitoring and performance reporting.

• Experience in collaborating effectively with others to undertake quality improvement activities.

• Experience in communicating professionally in written and oral formats.

• Experience in providing administrative support for meetings.

• Experience in working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in effectively managing multiple demands

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Tertiary level qualifications relating to public health, physical health, or mental health are required. Other tertiary level qualifications may be considered where a strong understanding of mental health services can be demonstrated.

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

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

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: Thursday 17 September 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.