Child Health Assistant

Sonder; Sonder; Hybrid; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Part time

Job summary

A health service organization in Australia is seeking a Child Health Assistant to support the delivery of Child Health and Development Checks for children aged 0-5. The role focuses on assisting Child Health Nurses by providing delegated care, conducting assessments, and engaging with families. Strong emphasis is placed on trauma-informed and culturally safe practices, aiming to improve health access and outcomes for children, especially in Aboriginal and rural communities. Multiple positions are available with part-time and full-time options.

Benefits

Salary above award and reviewed annually

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance

Generous salary packaging options

17.5% Leave Loading

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working in health or community care settings.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Desirable: Experience working in rural communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Child Health Nurses in delivering CHDCs for children.
• Provide delegated care and help with assessments and documentation.
• Support early identification of health and developmental concerns.

Skills

Experience in health

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Using electronic medical records

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Diploma of Nursing

Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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.

Benefits

• 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: Part-time and Full-time (0.4 – 1 FTE), multiple positions available.

Contract: Ongoing.

Location: Kaurna Country, Sonder Edinburgh North or Narungga Country, Sonder Kadina. There will be a requirement of frequent travel within your allocated service region and occasional day‑travel to other parts of our service region.

More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/49aHQ8A

About The Role

The Child Health Assistant will work within a multidisciplinary Primary Health team to support the delivery of Child Health and Development Checks (CHDCs) for children from birth to 5 years. This position will assist the Child Health Nurses by providing delegated care, helping with assessments, documentation, and family engagement. A strong focus will be placed on trauma‑informed and culturally safe practice, supporting early identification of health and developmental concerns. The position will play an important role in improving access and outcomes for children and families, particularly within Aboriginal, CALD, and regional communities, through respectful, family‑centred support and collaboration.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience working in health, early childhood, or community care settings.
• Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in using electronic medical records and data management tools.
• Desirable: Experience working in rural communities.

Qualification And Other Requirements

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children’s Check (WWCC).
• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC).
• Must hold one of the following qualifications:
  • Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)
  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance
  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

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 [e-mail].

Advert Closing Date

Wednesday 21 January 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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