Aboriginal Child and Family Consultant
SonderWho 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 June 2029
Location: Kaurna Country, SEWB Adelaide
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4g7D7rY
About the Role:
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 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
The Aboriginal Child and Family Support Consultant will provide culturally safe, family-centred, and trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. Grounded in the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Framework, this role strengthens connections to culture, kinship, Country, and community while supporting families to navigate health, social, and emotional wellbeing systems. The Consultant works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure care is culturally led, holistic, trauma informed and responsive to the experience of Aboriginal families, particularly during the early years of a child’s life.
Experience Requirements:
Experience supporting Aboriginal children and families in community, health, or education settings.
Experience working with families experiencing complex needs, including trauma and grief.
Experience in advocacy, case coordination, or family support roles.
Experience in out-reach, early childhood development, or parenting support is highly valued.
Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from regional and remote communities is highly desirable.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
Skills, experience and knowledge working with Aboriginal children and families in mental health settings and broadly across the community services sector.
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 22 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.