Career Coach

Sonder; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 86,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance

Leave loading

Meal & entertainment allowances

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sonder is a leading not-for-profit human services organisation based in Kaurna Country, Adelaide. As a Career Coach, you will support people living with disability, injury or health conditions to prepare for, secure and maintain employment in the open labour market.

You will manage a varied caseload across intensive and low-intensity streams, deliver personalised support aligned with IPS, and work with participants, employers and the community to create pathways to employment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in career counseling, human resources, or a related field.
• Ability to provide one-on-one career coaching.
• Familiarity with IPS model is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support people living with disability, injury or health conditions to prepare for, secure and maintain employment.
• Deliver individualised support in line with IPS and program requirements.
• Collaborate with participants, employers and the community to create pathways to employment.

Skills

Career counseling

One-on-one coaching

IPS model knowledge

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Job description

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: Part-time (0.8 FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, Sonder Payneham

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/3UsjK4y

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 C - https://hr.sonder.net.au/i/4_SonderImmunisationInformationSheet.pdf

About the Role:

As a Career Coach, you will support people living with disability, injury or health conditions to prepare for, secure and maintain sustainable employment in the open labour market. Through a person-centred, recovery-oriented approach, you will build participants’ confidence, communication and employability skills, helping them achieve their employment goals and participate more fully in their local community.

You will manage a varied caseload of participants across intensive and low-intensity support streams, as well as Post Placement Support (PPS). You will deliver individualised support in line with program requirements, using evidence-based strategies aligned with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model to promote meaningful employment outcomes and ongoing job retention.

Working collaboratively with participants, employers and the broader community, you will help create pathways to employment, support inclusive recruitment and workplace practices, and contribute to improved employment participation and workforce capacity.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. More than 12% of the people supported through our IEA program identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and we recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive workplace where Aboriginal voices, perspectives and leadership are valued, and where we continually listen, learn and strive to do better.

Experience Requirements:

• Proven experience in career counseling, human resources, or a related field.




• Ability to provide one on one career coaching

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Certificate 4 in Mental health, or related field or willingness to work towards.




• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)




• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

Advert Closing Date: Thursday 29 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.