IEA Consortium General Manager

About Sonder

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: Full-Time (1FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Base location open to negotiation across any of our IEA Sites (North, South, East and Western Sites).

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

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) Consortium – a partnership between Sonder, Australian Refugee Association and OARS Community Transitions. Based flexibly across Adelaide’s metropolitan regions, this role drives the coordination, governance and performance of the Inclusive Australia Employment Program, which supports people facing barriers to work through tailored pathways to sustainable jobs. You’ll foster collaboration across partners, ensure high-quality, culturally safe services, engage with government, employers and community leaders, and oversee program evaluation and reporting. This role is an opportunity for a strategic, inclusive leader with expertise in employment, social services or disability programs to champion equitable employment outcomes and grow a high-performing consortium.

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in leading large scale disability employment programs
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-partner programs, preferably in employment, social services, or community development.
• Deep understanding of the barriers faced by the target cohort in accessing employment.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, reporting, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead inclusive initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, with a collaborative leadership style.

Qualification And Other Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Human Services, Community Development, Business, Management, or related field
• Drivers Licence
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children\'s Check (WWCC) and National Police Clearance

How To Apply

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au

Advert Closing Date: 1 October 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.