Aboriginal Child and Family Consultant – Sonder
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.
About the Role
Join our team as an Aboriginal Child and Family Support Consultant and make a real impact in the early years of a child's life. In this culturally grounded role, you'll provide safe, family-centred, and trauma-informed support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. You'll help strengthen connections to culture, kinship, Country, and community while guiding families through health, social, and emotional wellbeing systems. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to holistic, culturally led care that empowers families and supports brighter, healthier futures.
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.
Qualifications 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 vaccinations for Diphtheria, Whooping Cough, Polio, Hepatitis A & B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox and Tuberculosis as per SA Health Policy.
* Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC).
* Current or willing to obtain Working with Vulnerable People Check.
* Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC).
Benefits
* 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
Hours and Contract
Full-time (1 FTE)
Contract: Ongoing
Location
ASEWB Centre, 307 South Terrace, Adelaide (temporarily at other Sonder sites during centre fit-out)
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
This position is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is exempt under the Equal Opportunity Act (1984). This position is only open to those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Advert Closing Date: Sunday 4 January 2026.
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