Job Description
Meaningful leadership role making a local impact to the lives of women
Above award conditions, extra leave, generous salary
Part-time role, based in Katoomba, leading a committed and enthusiastic team
About the company
Our client has been a leader in supporting local women for over 40 years offering a range of health, community, and advocacy services including women’s health clinics, counselling, massage therapy, information, and referral. In addition, they also run a wide range of successful women’s group programs and events throughout the year. With a committed, engaged Committee they are always looking at new ways to improve services and promote women’s rights and dignity.
About the opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person, to lead and manage a team of experienced and dedicated professionals. It’s a diverse role managing a team of 13, including GP’s, women’s health nurse, counsellors, a health promotion officer, youth worker and medical receptionists. In this role you will also work closely with the Management Committee, responsible for providing the operational management and broader strategic direction of the Centre.
Duties include:
Provide leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality services, programs and outreach activities
Supervise staff and manage performance
Ensure the Centre meets its administrative, accountability and reporting requirements.
Foster partnerships within the community and increase the public profile
Project planning, policy development, implementation, and evaluation
Grant applications, submissions and report writing including reporting to funding bodies
Attend & contribute to monthly Management Committee meetings
Benefits include:
True job satisfaction in making a difference in the lives of local women
Family friendly culture
Part time 28-hour per week role with flexibility on days worked (Wednesday is required)
2-week closure over Christmas in addition to regular annual leave
Extra study leave
Full salary packaging options available
SCHADS Level 8.1 - 8.3 paid pro-rata for hours worked (28 hour work-week)
About you:
We are looking for a committed and innovative person with excellent communication skills, possessing a calm and confident leadership style. The successful candidate ideally will have worked within the women’s health sector but open to candidates from a variety of community and NGO backgrounds. We encourage applications from First Nations or CALD women.
Essential Criteria includes:
Tertiary qualifications or extensive relevant industry experience in the health/community or NGO sector
5 years + demonstrated leadership experience in a community-based organisation
Ability to lead and manage organisational change with a consultative and empathetic approach
High level communication skills including oral, written and negotiating skills
Understanding and knowledge of social view of women’s health, a commitment to feminist principles and women’s right to self-determination
Being a woman is a requirement for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act
The successful candidate will need to pass a Criminal Record check, Working with Children Check and up-to-date COVID19 Vaccination status.
How to apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Farrar on 02 4927 2027 or email chelseaf@peoplefusion.com.au or Wendy Donovan on 02 4927 2029 for a confidential discussion.
Click here to download a Success Profile Pack which includes a full job description.
Apply now by submitting your covering letter and CV to peoplefusion via SEEK or our website. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, and we will start to conduct preliminary interviews immediately.
Applications close midnight 2nd August 2023.
At peoplefusion we don’t just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it! We strive to create an environment of equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, religion or physical ability, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
