Posted: 23/02/2026 Closing Date: 09/03/2026 Salary: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00 Job Type: Contract Location: Kaurna Country, Sonder & headspace Edinburgh North Job Category: Human Resouces & Recruitment 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 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. Hours: 1FTE – Max Term Contact (12 Months) Location : Based in Edinburgh North, with flexibility to work at other Sonder sites and from home. More Information & Position Description via this link: https://bit.ly/4s4d0VE About the Role: As a key member of Sonder’s growing People & Culture team, you will step into a pivotal HR Business Partner role providing expert advice and support across compliance, employment legislation, and internal policy matters. This is a 12 month max-term opportunity created to provide backfill while a permanent HR Business Partner leads a significant organisational program and project implementation. This makes the role ideal for someone who enjoys stepping into an established environment, continuing to foster strong stakeholder relationships, and making meaningful impact within a defined timeframe. In this role, you will predominantly partner with leaders across our Adult Mental Health and Community portfolio, supporting teams delivering essential services across complex and dynamic operational environments. You will work closely with leaders to drive positive workplace practices, supporting performance management, employee relations, conflict resolution, and engagement initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Manager, People & Culture, and working collaboratively within a team of fun and passionate HR professionals at Sonder, you’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to achieving strong organisational and people outcomes. Experience Requirements: Proven successful and recent experience in a busy HR generalist type role, preferably within a not for profit or commercial organisation; Experience in managing complex industrial relations issues Experience in respecting and maintaining integrity and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive matters Experience in using HRIS systems Qualification and Other Requirements: Currently studying towards a minimum Certificate IV in Human Resource Management or a related field Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC) Valid South Australian Drivers Licence How to apply: Feel free to send any enquiries to sondercareers@sonder.net.au 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.
