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.

Hours: Full-Time (1FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Adelaide CBD

About the Role:

The Registered Mental Health Nurse plays a vital role within the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre, delivering culturally safe, trauma-informed care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, and communities. This role champions holistic wellbeing by blending clinical expertise with community-led and traditional healing approaches. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, cultural leaders, and external partners, the Registered Nurse helps ensure care is truly responsive to the needs, strengths, and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in community and/or acute mental health, ideally with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Strong clinical nursing skills, including holistic wellbeing support, medication knowledge, and nurse clinic experience.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating procedures and working within multidisciplinary and community-led teams.
• Deep understanding of cultural safety, trauma-informed care, and Aboriginal health frameworks, including key reports and declarations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals, families, and communities.
• Proficient in IT systems and electronic clinical records, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with Masters of Mental Health Nursing
• Current (or eligible for) registration with APHRA as a Registered Nurse
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Police Check (NPC) and Vulnerable Persons Check 

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: 10 December 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.