Aboriginal Youth Consultant

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?

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.

Salary band: $76,376.56 - $81,906.76

Hours: Full-time (1 FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/49OHiVV

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 Youth Consultant plays a vital role in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 12–25 to achieve positive social, emotional, and wellbeing outcomes. Working within a culturally safe, trauma-informed, and youth-centred framework, the role empowers young people to strengthen their connection to culture, community, kinship, and Country while navigating health, wellbeing, and support services.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Aboriginal Youth Consultant provides holistic and culturally responsive support that recognises the unique experiences, strengths, and aspirations of Aboriginal young people. The role focuses on building trust, fostering resilience, and supporting young people through important life transitions, including adolescence and early adulthood, ensuring their voices, culture, and wellbeing remain at the centre of care.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience supporting Aboriginal young people in community, health, education, or youth development settings.

• Experience working with young people experiencing complex needs, including trauma, grief, or disconnection.

• Experience in youth advocacy, case coordination, or youth support roles.

• Experience in outreach, engagement with young people, or leadership development is highly valued.

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from regional and remote communities is highly desirable.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Diploma of Youth Work or equivalent relevant qualification

• 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: 5 November 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.