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?
Benefits
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.
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Part-Time 0.4FTE
Location: Port Adelaide
About The Role
The Peer Practitioner will work as part of the Western Wellbeing Hub. This service provides mental health support to people in the West of Adelaide 5 days a week between 9am – 5pm. The Peer Practitioner will utilize their personal experience of mental health challenges and distress to engage with guests of the Western Wellbeing Hub and their families, carers and supporters of choice. The Peer Practitioner will draw from a strengths-based recovery orientated service of care and act as a role model towards recovery for people experiencing mental health challenges and distress, including in times of crisis. The role is based at the Western Wellbeing Hub located on Lipson Street, Port Adelaide and will be supported by the Clinical Lead – Western Wellbeing Hub and other leadership staff within Sonder’s Mental Health and AOD portfolio.
Experience Requirements
* Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.
* Has experienced mental health challenges and distress and has demonstrable experience of recovery.
* Has previous work experience in administrative roles and has had experience with using databases and computer systems.
Qualification And Other Requirements
* Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases.
* Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or currently completing or a willingness to complete.
* Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC).
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
Advert closes on the 11th of April 2025.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr