Crisis Stabilisation Centre - Peer Practitioner

The CSC is a first-of-its-kind service in South Australia — a 16-bed, 24/7 voluntary short-stay alternative to Emergency Departments for people experiencing mental health crisis and/or suicidal distress. Guided by a Peer First, Peer Last Philosophy of Care, this is a rare opportunity to help shape culture and practice from the very beginning.

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.

Roles: Peer Practitioner
Contract: Part-time and full-time roles available (0.5FTE -1 FTE) | Multiple Permanent Opportunities

Hours: The Crisis Stabilisation Centre is a 24/7 service, all Peer Staff will be rostered on a rotational roster.

Shift preferences will be considered, by not guaranteed to ensure fairness to all employees.

Location: Elizabeth Vale (Lyell McEwin Hospital precinct)

Casual Opportunities: We also welcome applications for our casual pool for those not looking to hold a part-time/ full-time position.

More Information & Position Description via this link:
Our lived experience designated roles span a range of specialisations, reflecting our commitment to inclusive, community-centred peer support. These include the Peer Practitioner, LGBTQIA+ Peer Practitioner, CALD Peer Practitioner, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer Practitioner, each bringing distinct perspectives and connections to the communities they serve.

Please review the Role Descriptions below before applying — pre-application questions will ask you to indicate your area of suitability:

Peer Practitioner: https://bit.ly/4d06U3V
LGBTQIA+ Peer Practitioner: https://bit.ly/48Pt4U6
CALD Peer Practitioner: https://bit.ly/4sQDU3m
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peer Practitioner: https://bit.ly/48Pt4U6

About the Roles:
The Peer Practitioner is a key lived experience role within the Crisis Stabilisation Centre (CSC), contributing to the broader continuum of care within the Integrated Crisis Support Hub.

The Peer Practitioner utilises their own lived experience of mental health challenges, recovery to provide peer support and genuine connection to guests and their families, carers, and supporters of choice. Drawing from a strengths based, recovery-oriented approach, the Peer Practitioner acts as a role model for recovery for people experiencing mental health challenges, distress, and crisis.

The Peer Practitioner works collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that lived experience perspectives are present and valued in day-to-day service delivery. They champion the voices, perspectives, and experiences of guests within the service. This role operates under direction and is a valued part of the overall service delivery and integration of peer practice within the multidisciplinary team.

This role is supported by the Peer Lead, Senior Peer Practitioners, Nursing Lead, Allied Health Lead, and broader CSC leadership.

Experience Requirements:

• Personal lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, and the ability to draw on this experience purposefully and safely in a professional context.

• Experience using databases, electronic case management systems, and computer systems.
  

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Certificate IV in Peer Work or equivalent qualification with demonstrated experience in a lived experience, Peer Practitioner, or Peer Support Worker role, or willingness to obtain.

• Certificate IV in Mental Health or a related field is desirable.
  

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 [email protected]

Please note:
This is a rolling recruitment process for a new service. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted throughout the advertising period. The service is expected to go live in July 2026, with successful applicants commencing soon.

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.