
Aboriginal Child and Family Consultant
Sonder
Posted 20 hours ago
Who are we?
The Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre is a place of hope grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs, values, spiritual connection to ancestral lands, seas, and waters, and cultural knowledge. It offers a culturally safe and welcoming environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access support for their mental health and social and emotional wellbeing. The Centre takes a holistic, whole person approach that respects and includes traditional healing methods. Staff are culturally aware, trauma-informed, recovery-focused, and provide warm, non-judgemental, and compassionate care.
Centre Implementation:
Our centre is set to officially commence service delivery October 2025.
We are now recruiting passionate, enthusiastic staff who are not only committed to delivering accessible and culturally safe care, but who are also excited by the unique opportunity to help shape something from the ground up.
Joining our team at this early stage means being part of a start-up environment. One that values innovation, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose. We are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the implementation of new programs and services, help refine processes, and play an active role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and impactful space for our community.
Recruitment Information:
Position Commencement: We are aiming to commence staff on the 1st of September 2025.
Hours: Full time (1.0FTE)
Contract: Ongoing
Location: While our permanent centre is being established in the CBD, positions will be based at Sonder Marion and Sonder Port Adelaide.
More Information & Position Description via this link: bit.ly/46flCkJ
About the Role:
The Aboriginal Child and Family Support Consultant provides 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:
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 of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
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:
Working With Children’s Check
National Police Check
Working with Vulnerable People Check
Immunisations is accordance to SA health Immunisation Policy
Skills, experience and knowledge working with Aboriginal children and families in mental health settings and broadly across the community services sector.
How to apply:
Applicants are asked to attach a copy of an updated cover letter and when applying.
Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected]
Advert Closing Date:
Applications close 01 August 2025
About Sonder
Sonder is a not-for-profit organisation that has been delivering quality health and support services to South Australians since 1993.
As a leader in mental health services, we offer evidence-based therapy for all ages and are proud to be the lead agency for headspace Adelaide, Edinburgh North, Marion, and Onkaparinga. Certified to ISO 9001 and the National Standards, we prioritise continuous improvement, risk management, and delivering safe, high-quality services.
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