IEA Career Coach - Southern Adelaide Region

Sonder; Sonder; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Indonesia seeks passionate Career Coaches to provide end-to-end support and improve employability outcomes. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, facilitating recovery-oriented interventions, and training participants. Ideal candidates will have a Certificate IV in Mental Health and strong communication skills. Flexible working arrangements and generous benefits are offered, including professional development opportunities and generous salary packaging.

Benefits

Salary reviewed annually

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance

Generous salary packaging options

17.5% Leave Loading

Training opportunities

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Strong focus on quality servicing and participant engagement.
• Experience managing caseloads and delivering both intensive and low-intensity employment services.
• Ability to provide Post Placement Support (PPS).
• Strong communication skills and experience in employability coaching.

Responsibilities

• Support participants end-to-end, including managing caseloads.
• Facilitate recovery-focused interventions to improve employability outcomes.
• Enhance communication and job-readiness skills.

Skills

Quality servicing

Participant engagement

Communication skills

Employability coaching

Education

Certificate IV in Mental Health or equivalent

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.

Inclusive Employment Australia Centre Implementation

Our service is set to officially commence service delivery in November 2025.

We are now recruiting passionate, enthusiastic staff who are not only committed to Disability Employment Services, but who are also excited by the unique opportunity to help shape something from the ground up.

Joining our team at this early stage means being part of a start‑up environment. One that values innovation, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose. We are seeking individuals who are eager to contribute to the implementation of new programs and services, help refine processes, and play an active role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and impactful space for our community.

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

Multiple, Full-time (5 FTE) positions

Contract

Ongoing

Location

Kaurna Country, Sonder Noarlunga Centre

About The Role

Career Coaches are responsible for the end‑to‑end support of participants, including managing caseloads, facilitating recovery‑focused interventions, and improving employability outcomes. The role aims to enhance communication and job‑readiness skills, translating to higher placement and conversion rates in line with departmental guidelines.

Experience Requirements

• Certificate IV in Mental Health (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain this qualification
• Strong focus on quality servicing and participant engagement
• Experience managing caseloads and delivering both intensive and low‑intensity employment services
• Ability to provide Post Placement Support (PPS)
• Strong communication skills and experience in employability coaching
• Ability to deliver both group‑based interventions and intensive 1:1 support

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)
• Current or willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening

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

Thursday 27 November 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.