Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre Ltd.
Board Recruitment Information 2015
Please note that CCCWHC is a not-for-profit organisation and the Board of Directors act in an unpaid capacity.
Board members must be women only. Sect 31 Anti-Discrimination Act applies.
Aboriginal women, women with a disability and women with culturally & linguistic diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About the organisation
Our Vision is for a health centre of excellence enabling Central Coast women access to holistic health care.
Web Page: www.cccwhc.com.au
Annual Budget : Between $500,000 and $1,000,000
Number of Paid staff: 16 (all part-time) EFT
Contractors: 3 x part-time doctors, 1 x book-keeper and 1 x cleaner
Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre was founded in 1976 and is a non-profit community based organisation that runs three centres, the main one being at Wyoming and two outreach centres – one at Wyong known as Northern Women’s
Health Centre or Rose Cottage and one at the Woy Woy known as the Peninsula
Women’s Health Centre.
The Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre works to fulfil the right of all women to health services of high quality that are provided in an appropriate and empowering manner. The centre aims to provide holistic programs that focus on community wellbeing, resourcing women and their families to maintain healthy lifestyles, relationships and sense of purpose.
At our Wyoming Centre we run a women’s gynaecological clinic run by female general practitioners. Our Peninsula Centre offers a Women’s Health Clinic in partnership with Central Coast Local Health Network. All our centres offer a variety of services for women including counselling, groups and workshops (self-help, lifestyle, therapeutic, community education, general health) alternative therapies (massage and acupuncture). There are also special purpose groups, including Wrap with Love,
Multicultural Craft and Conversation Group, Walking group and Book Club. The
Northern Women’s Health Centre also provides a legal service in partnership with
Legal Aid.
About the Board
Current Board Size: 4 to 7
Board meetings (frequency): Third Tuesday morning of each month (Monthly)
Board Meetings held 9am for 9.30am start – 12:30pm
Venue: Wyoming Centre; plus two per year at Woy Woy centre and two at the Wyong
Centre.
Duration: 3 hours
Board Appointments
CCCWHC is seeking new board members. CCCWHC aims for a skills based board and has, through analysis and self-assessment identified specific skill sets that would
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bring value to the organisation as it enters a new phase of growth. The areas of expertise being sought are:
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Legal
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Financial
As a Director you will play a critical role in the strategic leadership of the organisation alongside existing Board members, the Manager and senior team.
The role:
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will provide advice and expertise on matters of strategy and compliance as well as the monitoring, evaluation and review of the organisation’s programs and performance.
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Will involve positively representing and promoting the organisation, its programs and its services to stakeholders, including government, philanthropic organisations and donors.
To be considered for this role you will need:
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to have the skills to communicate and work collaboratively with other board members and the senior team in a constructive, challenging and supportive manner.
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to have the capacity to utilise networks and contacts to increase the organisation’s standing.
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to be a critical and innovative thinker.
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To be looking for an opportunity to create a difference in the lives of individuals and improve communities
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And looking for an opportunity for a leader ship position in the Central Coast region.
If you are interested in assisting us achieve this vision please email your application to our Manager, Xylia Ingham, to: admin@cccwhc.com.au
Please include:
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Your C.V.
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Your email address
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Contact phone number
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A brief (max 1 page) cover letter addressed to ‘The Chairperson’. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within three working days.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women with of culturally and linguistically diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply.
Should you wish to discuss the position prior to application please contact our
Manager, Xylia Ingham on 02 43372203.
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