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
- Up-to-date 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: $115,337.04 - $117,885.04 + Super
Hours: 0.5-0.6 FTE
Contract: Fixed Term until 09/07/2026
Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Marion
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://sonder.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Senior-Mental-Health-Clinician-hsp-JP.pdf
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: As the Senior Mental Health Clinician, you will provide assessments, evidence-based interventions,
and coordinated care for young people aged 12-25 experiencing mental health challenges. Working within the multidisciplinary headspace team, you will support young people with mild-complex needs, including those at risk of self-harm and suicide, while collaborating with GPs, Psychiatrists, allied health professionals, families, and community services to deliver high-quality, youth-focused care.
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 youth mental health.
- Supervisory experience
- Experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based psychological interventions for young people experiencing mental illness.
Qualification and Other Requirements:
- Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
- Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
- Qualified in one of the following disciplines and membership to associated professional body; Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing.
- Current and full registration with the appropriate registration authority (AASW, AHPRA). Social Workers applying must have accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker
- Current Child Safe Environments
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
[email protected]
Advert Closing Date: 2 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.
📌 Senior Mental Health Clinician (Marion)
🏢 Sonder
📍 Marion