Peer Practitioner

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
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: $80,006.68 - $85,798.44 + Super
Hours: 0.8 FTE
Contract: Ongoing
Location: Barngarla Country, headspace Whyalla
More Information & Position Description via this link: https://hr.sonder.net.au/18_hs_PP.pdf
Immunisations: This role has an assigned immunisation category under Sonder’s immunisation requirements. Please refer to the attached document below to view the vaccinations required for this role.
Immunisation Category: Category B - https://hr.sonder.net.au/i/4_SonderImmunisationInformationSheet.pdf
About the Role: The Peer Practitioner is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team within a headspace Primary centre, providing lived experience-based support to young people aged 12–25. Drawing on their own experience of mental health challenges and recovery, the role engages young people in a way that is authentic, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented, supporting hope, connection, and empowerment.
Working alongside clinical and service teams, the Peer Practitioner provides individual and group peer support, assists young people to navigate services, and supports access to coordinated care. The role contributes to a youth-friendly, person-centred service environment by fostering meaningful relationships and supporting young people to build on their strengths and recovery goals.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.
Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment
Lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, with the ability to draw on this experience appropriately in a peer support context
Experience working with young people, including an understanding of engagement, relationship building, and supporting mental health and wellbeing
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with community, service providers, and support networks
Qualification and Other Requirements:
Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work or equivalent or willingness to obtain
Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)
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: 26 October 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.

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