Expressions of Interest - Mental Health Nurse

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

Job summary

A community-focused health service is seeking Mental Health Nurses to support their Northern Adelaide programs. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in mental health and relevant qualifications such as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. The position offers flexible working hours and various benefits including above award salary, professional development funding, and generous leave options. Join a team dedicated to transforming lives and making a real difference.

Benefits

Above award salary

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

Paid parental leave

Meal & entertainment allowances

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health.
• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• AHPRA Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to clients.
• Manage multiple tasks in a clinical environment.

Skills

Client relationship building

Psychosocial assessments

Evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT)

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data management

Education

Registered Nurse

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing

Credentialed Mental Health Nurse

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.

About Our Opportunities

Sonder is inviting Expressions of Interest from Mental Health Nurses to join our team within our Northern Adelaide programs. With new opportunities emerging in 2026, we are looking for applicants who are interested in supporting:

• Family Mental Health
• Adult Mental Health
• Alcohol and Other Drug Support

Flexible hours

We welcome applicants with a variety of availability. Whether you want to work part-time, full-time, or something in between, we can support a schedule that works for you!

Locations

Range of locations in the Northern Adelaide Region.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health, including conducting psychosocial and risk assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT).
• Experience building strong, engaging relationships with clients, families, carers, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and autonomously while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Experience administering and interpreting psychometric tests, maintaining electronic records, and applying organisational policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health frameworks, National Standards for Mental Health Services, and health promotion principles.

Qualification And Other Requirements

Sonder programs require professionals with a range of qualifications. Please see below a list of qualifications you may require (note: not every Sonder role will require you to have all of these):

• Registered Nurse
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Registered Nurse with Credentialed Mental Health Nurse status through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses
• Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• AHPRA Registration

Why work with us

At Sonder, we believe in more than just support, we believe in transforming lives. When you join Sonder, you become part of an organisation grounded in deep respect, honesty, fairness and trust. Our mission “Better Care, Better Health” isn’t just a tagline, it’s a daily commitment: to deliver high-quality, locally grounded care to the people who need it most.

We are an organisation that continues to evolve. As the world around us changes, we adapt, innovate and look for smarter, more effective ways to deliver care. This ongoing transformation creates opportunities for our people, to lead, to test ideas, to push for excellence and to shape services that genuinely meet community needs.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated, diverse team of professionals who are passionate about real change. We value every voice and background, creating a workplace culture built on inclusion, integrity and shared purpose.

Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a difference: supporting people at crucial moments, helping them find hope and opportunity. If you want your work to mean something, to matter, Sonder is where that starts.

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder community 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.

How to Submit an Expression of Interest

It’s simple! Click APPLY NOW and answer a few pre-application questions. They should take no longer that 15 minutes to answer!

Advert Closing Date

Wednesday 14 January 2026