Be a Child Health Nurse with Sonder: deliver trauma‑informed, culturally safe developmental checks for birth–5 years across Yorke Peninsula, in a supportive, growth‑minded team.

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:

Work–Life Balance

6 weeks of annual leave

10 weeks paid primary carer parental leave

3 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave

Financial Benefits

Salary paid above Nurse Award

Salary package up to $15,900 + up to $2,650 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits tax-free each year

17.5% leave loading – paid on all annual leave entitlements

Professional Growth

Professional Development allowance (in addition to salary)

Paid study leave

Access to training, mentoring, and development programs

Regular clinical supervision to support your growth

Shape the future of the sector through innovation

Diverse client groups and services across Sonder – opportunities to grow your skills across a broad range of programs

Health & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Initiatives throughout the year – Wellbeing Day, Awards Night, local wellbeing activities

Work with an organisation and team that truly prioritises your wellbeing

Your Work Environment

Modern, welcoming office spaces designed to support collaboration and comfort

Dedicated administrative support so you can focus on client care

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Salary Range: $100,783 - $114,980 FTE + Super +PD Allowance

Hours: Part-time (0.4 - 0.7 FTE) Hours are only completed between Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Narungga Country, Sonder Kadina. There will be a requirement of frequent travel within the Yorke Peninsula region and occasional day-travel to the Gawler-Barossa area.

About the Role:

Working as part of the broader Community Services team, the Child Health Nurse will deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally safe Child Health and Development Checks (CHDCs) for children aged birth to 5 years. The role supports early identification of health and developmental concerns, provides tailored advice and referrals, and contributes to improved outcomes for children and families, particularly in priority cohorts including Aboriginal, CALD, and regional communities.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Child Health and Development Checks (birth to 5 years) using evidence-based screening tools and clinical judgement.

Provide health promotion, immunisation advice, and anticipatory guidance to caregivers and families.

Identify developmental concerns and risk factors early, and coordinate timely referrals to allied health, specialist services, and community supports.

Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed care and engage respectfully with Aboriginal, CALD, and regional families.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation in electronic medical records and contribute to data collection and reporting requirements.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including community health, early childhood services, and external providers.

Participate in quality improvement activities and clinical supervision to support best-practice care.

Support community outreach and home visiting as required to engage families and improve access to services.

Experience Requirements:

Registered Nurse:

Minimum 1 year experience working with children aged birth to 5 years or demonstrated interest in transitioning into Child & Family Health Nursing.

Experience conducting developmental screenings or health assessments.

Experience in using electronic medical records and data management tools.

Desirable: Experience working in rural communities.

Desirable: Experience working with Aboriginal and/or CALD communities.

Desirable: Experience in service navigation and referral coordination.

Clinical Nurse:

Minimum 3 years' experience working with children aged birth to 5 years in health, early childhood, or community settings.

Experience conducting developmental screenings or health assessments.

Experience in using electronic medical records and data management tools.

Desirable: Experience working in rural communities.

Desirable: Experience working with Aboriginal and/or CALD communities.

Desirable: Experience in service navigation and referral coordination.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

Registered Nurse:

Current unrestricted Division 1 AHPRA registration

Post graduate qualification in child and family health (or equivalent) or working towards one is desirable

Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

Current Drivers Licence

Clinical Nurse:

Current unrestricted Division 1 AHPRA registration

Post graduate qualification in child and family health (or equivalent)

Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

Current Drivers Licence

Transition to Practice – Registered Nurse (Child Health)

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who may be earlier in their career or working in another nursing specialty and are seeking to transition into Child & Family Health Nursing.

Sonder is committed to supporting the development of the right candidate and will provide a structured Transition to Practice plan, including on‑the‑job training and opportunities to work alongside experienced Child Health Nurses.

To be successful in a transition role, applicants must be:

Strongly committed to completing a post‑graduate qualification in Child & Family Health Nursing. Please note: this qualification will be undertaken at the nurse’s own cost.

Willing to regularly travel to the Gawler-Barossa region as part of the Transition to Practice plan, to work alongside and learn from experienced Child Health Nurses.

Motivated, adaptable, and eager to develop specialist skills in child health, development, and family‑centred care.

This pathway is designed to support nurses who are passionate about building a career in Child & Family Health and who value learning, supervision, and professional growth.