The following Organisation Chart outlines the structure of Womens Health & Family Services, and the relationships of the departments within. Click the image below to open the full size version.
Womens Health Care Association (WHCA) is an incorporated body under the Association Incorporation Act (1987). It operates under a community management model with a Board responsible for
Strategic direction
Financial accountability and
The ongoing sustainability of the organisation
Members of the Board are drawn from the community and include women with particular expertise, experience and understanding of issues relating to women’s health and organisational management. Members of the Board work in an honorary capacity.
Delegated responsibility for the management of the Association’s services is vested by the Board in the CEO and staff who are employed by the Board.
Legal responsibility for the Association lies with the Board.
The Role of the CEO
The CEO of WHFS has delegated responsibility for the day to day management of all Womens Health and Family Services. The CEO reports to the Board. The role and responsibilities of the CEO include:
Supporting the philosophy of WHFS
Acting legally and ethically within the guidelines of WHFS and their own professional body
Developing and coordinating all WHFS programs
Advocating and lobbying on behalf of WHFS
Promoting women’s health in the community and with government
Networking with key stakeholders including government, business and NGO agencies in areas relating to women
Providing leadership and vision to staff
Delegating responsibility for key management areas to Team Managers
Managing and supervising Team Managers
Reporting and informing the Board of relevant issues relating to the legal, financial and management operations of WHFS
Developing operational plans relevant to project / program area contract, the needs of target group members and the organisational strategic plan
Conducting annual performance reviews
Developing individual staff development plans in consultation with program / project workers
Developing individual work plans with program / project staff
Program Managers have delegated responsibility for the day to day management of their program/project. Program Managers report directly to the CEO. The role and responsibilities of Program Managers include
Supporting the philosophy of WHFS
Act legally and ethically within the guidelines of WHFS and their own professional body
Coordinating and managing their program / project
Managing and supervising staff within the project
Attending monthly Program Management meetings with the CEO and other Program Managers
Reporting on programs and issues related to their program to the Board, the CEO and to all staff
Communicating regularly with staff of their program about relevant issues
Managing the budget for their program / project efficiently
Adhere to the policies and procedures of WHFS
Ensuring the funding requirements for the program
Developing operational plans relevant to project / program area contract, the needs of target group members and the organisational strategic plan
Conducting annual performance reviews
Developing individual staff development plans in consultation with program / project workers
Developing individual work plans with program / project staff
Staff are employed by the Board to provide services to women within their program area. Staff members report directly to the Team Manager of their project / program.
The role and responsibilities of each staff member is identified in her job description. As well, all staff have a responsibility to:
Support the philosophy of WHFS
Act legally and ethically within the guidelines of WHFS and their own professional body
Adhere to the policies and procedures of WHFS
Contribute to team meetings, staff meetings and supervision sessions as required
Support the Program Manager, CEO and other staff of WHFS
Report any problems or issues impacting on their work to the Program Manager and/or the CEO
Develop an annual work Plan and Staff Development Plan in conjunction with their Program Manager
Following the policies and procedures of WHFS
Participating in team and staff meetings, planning days and professional development activities and contributing to the effective operation of WHFS
