- Company: Sonder
- Location: Melbourne, Victoria
- Salary: Pay not listed
Sonder at a glance
sonder.comSEC filings mentioning "Sonder": 493 — search EDGAR
13 employees covered under a retirement plan (2025 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered healthcare provider organization (Adult Companion) — via CMS NPPES
Senior Social Worker - Sonder - Melbourne, Victoria
Position Summary
Sonder is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated team in Melbourne. As a key member of our health and wellbeing division, you will provide critical support to employees, ensuring their safety, mental health, and overall well-being are prioritized.
Core Duties
- Provide 24/7 real-time support through Sonder's mobile platform.
- Maintain a team of safety, medical, and mental health professionals to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Conduct assessments and interventions for employees in need of support.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance workplace health and wellbeing.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate social work services into the broader organizational culture.
Who We're Looking For
- A licensed Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and empathy.
- Prior experience working within a corporate or organizational setting is preferred.
- Familiarity with mental health support systems and resources.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Why Join Sonder
At Sonder, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that is redefining the future of workplace health and wellbeing through innovative technology and human expertise.
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Working in Melbourne, Victoria
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Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second most-populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre (3,858 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest
🇦🇺 Relocation safety for Australia: Very Safe — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in Australia: 4.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Australia: $65,130 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Australia: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Australia: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Australia: 1,633 — via OECD
Recent seismic activity: 5 earthquakes (M4.5+) within 200km in the last 6 months — largest M4.6 near 26 km E of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand. via USGS
Nearby green space: 6 parks within 1.5km — closest is Martin Luckie Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: The Parade (near 21) (bus stop, 208m). via OpenStreetMap
- Elevation 39m (128 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
Traits that fit this role
- Sincerity
- Optimism
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Stress Tolerance
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET
Industry news
- Looking for a job in Oregon? The pickings are slim — except in health care and social services - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- Marquis Who's Who Honors Martha Booysen for Excellence in Social Services and Education - 24-7 Press Release
- Australia’s other government funded job boom - MacroBusiness
Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Community & Social Service occupations earn a national median of $50,878 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
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Listing facts
- Role Senior Social Worker
- Employer Sonder
- Location Melbourne, Victoria
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 24, 2026
- Apply by August 23, 2026
- Country Australia
- Overview Full job description on this page (248 words)
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- Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
- Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.
- Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
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