About Fremantle Women's Health Centre

Fremantle Women's Health Centre (FWHC) is a not-for-profit community health centre for women living and working in the south-west metropolitan region. We provide health promotion, prevention and treatment services in the area of women's health, prioritising the needs of women most at risk of poor health outcomes. Services include medical, nursing, counselling, group activities, health education and promotion events, with an occasional creche for some activities and appointments. Services are provided by female-identifying health professionals and support staff.

FWHC is seeking an ethical and collaborative leader with a genuine passion and commitment to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable women. Working to empower a committed and skilled team, the Chief Executive Officer will lead the further development and sustainability of this innovative service.

This is an exciting time to join a small organisation known for its quality person-centred services, where clients report experiencing excellent support. We are facing an increase in demand for support from women with complex health needs, and are seeking someone with the work ethic, skills and commitment to expand the Centre’s operational reach and impact.

The role:

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of operations for FWHC including service delivery, financial management, quality, and human resources. Leading a multidisciplinary team of employees and volunteers, the Chief Executive Officer ensures we provide the highest quality of services and advocacy in order to achieve better outcomes for women’s health in the community. 

Selection criteria

We are looking for a woman or female-identifying professional with drive, passion and strong skills in:

• A collaborative approach to staff leadership that will empower and further develop a highly committed team 
• Networking, advocating and influencing at operational, policy and strategic levels to develop effective partnerships, networks and relationships
• Demonstrated success in securing new funding, partnerships or other resources to strengthen and expand service delivery to improve client outcomes
• Excellent management skills across all aspects of operations including human resources, finances and governance
• Planning and establishing contemporary services in women's health or the broader community services sector
• Openness and commitment to working collaboratively with a skilled Board of Management
• Tertiary qualification in business management, social services or related discipline. 

If you are driven to lead change in an organisation whose values of integrity, compassion, responsiveness and woman-centred practice align with yours, then we want to hear from you.

Women/female-identifying people from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Being female is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement for the position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - Section 34. This allows for the exclusive employment of women in women-specific services. 

Contract terms and benefits

• Full time, negotiable.
• Fixed term to 30 June 2020, with likely extension.
• Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2010, Level 4.3- 4.4, salary range $98,186 - $109,536
• Plus salary packaging, extra leave at Christmas, and supportive and flexible workplace.