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09 May 2012 - WorkCover WA has previously, upon request and with the consent of the individual involved, supplied information to employers and prospective employers in relation to workers’ compensation claims histories. Read more...
01 May 2012 - Applications for Conciliation can now be lodged online using the WorkCover WA eLodgment portal. Read more...
27 Apr 2012 - This free information seminar is designed to provide an introduction to the workers’ compensation scheme in WA. Read more...

How We Govern

WorkCover WA is a statutory authority with a governing body (known as the Board), comprising a Chairman and six members.

WorkCover WA exercises the functions, powers and duties conferred under the Act. The day to day administration of WorkCover WA has been delegated by the Board to the Chief Executive Officer who directs the operations of the agency.

The Chief Executive Officer and all other personnel are employed under the provisions of the Public Sector Management Act 1994. The WorkCover WA Board, under section 95 of the Act, consists of:

  • One person appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister as a member and chairman of the Board and referred to as a nominee member.
  • The Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover WA and the Chief Executive Officer of the department of the public service of the State principally assisting the Minister charged with the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.
  • Four people appointed by the Governor, on the recommendation of the Minister, as members of the Board and referred to as nominee members of whom: one is a person experienced in employers’ interests; one is a person experienced in workers’ interests; one is a person experienced in insurance matters; and one is a person experienced in accounting and financial management.

Click here for the WorkCover WA Annual Report.

Profile of the Board

Chairman

Greg Joyce

Chairman - appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Minister

Mr Greg Joyce has been a member and Chair of WorkCover WA's Board since 1 May 2005, and was reappointed for a further three years from 4 January 2008 and again for a three-year term commencing 4 January 2011. Mr Joyce was the Director General of the Department of Housing and Works from July 2001 until his retirement in January 2005. Mr Joyce is currently a Member of the Liquor Commission of Western Australia, has a law degree from the University of Western Australia and is qualified to practise as a barrister and solicitor in Western Australia.

Members

Brian Bradley

Member - Chief Executive Officer of the department of the Public Service of the State principally assisting the Minister charged with the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984.

Mr Brian Bradley, PSM is the Director General of the Department of Commerce. He served as Chairman of the former Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Commission from 2000 to 2005, and was the Western Australian member of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council from 2005 to April 2009. Mr Bradley is currently the Deputy Chair of the Western Australian Commission for Occupational Safety and Health and a member of the Legal Aid Commission.

Karin Lee

Member - Experienced in employers' interests

Ms Karin Lee was appointed a member of the WorkCover WA Board on 22 February 2011, for a term ending on 3 January 2014. Since 2005, Ms Lee has been employed at the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry as the Principal Consultant Safety and Risk Services. Prior to this, Ms Lee worked as a Workers' Compensation Case Coordinator for Allianz Australia and a Statutory Claims and Rehabilitation Case Manager for WorkCover Queensland. Ms Lee holds a Bachelor of Laws from James Cook University of North Queensland and a Graduate Certificate in Case Management (Rehabilitation).

Ian Williams

Member - Experienced in insurance matters

Mr Ian Williams was appointed a member of the WorkCover WA Board on 1 August 2010, for a term ending 31 July 2013. Mr Williams brings to the Board a wealth of insurance industry experience and an extensive knowledge of workers' compensation, having held senior management positions in Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales during his 30-year insurance career.

Linda Morich

Member - Experienced in workers' interests

Ms Linda Morich was appointed to the WorkCover WA Board for a three-year term commencing 30 December 2008, then reappointed for a further three years from 30 December 2011. She is currently an Occupational Health and Safety Officer at Unions WA. Ms Morich has a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety) from Curtin University. Ms Morich is a member of the WorkSafe WA Commission for Occupational Safety and Health.

Member - Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover WA

Ms Michelle Reynolds was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of WorkCover WA on 22 September 2009 after acting in the role from 25 December 2008. Since commencing in the role, Michelle has been successful in delivering a legislative reform agenda which has resulted in the abolition of age restrictions in the WA Workers' Compensation and Injury Management Act 1981 along with other progressive changes. Michelle has more than 25 years' experience in the Western Australian public sector, the past 10 years in senior executive roles. Michelle has a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Business Administration (University of Western Australia).

Victoria Wilmot

Member - Experienced in accounting and financial management.

Mrs Victoria Wilmot was appointed to WorkCover WA’s Board on 4 January 2005, then reappointed for a further three years from 4 January 2008 and again for a three year term commencing 4 January 2011. She is currently Manager, Treasury and Investments of the University of Western Australia. Mrs Wilmot is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) in Australia, is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and is on the Board of the University Credit Society Ltd.

 

Publications

Public Interest Disclosures - OPSSC websiteFind out about the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003, which aims to ensure openness and accountability in government by encouraging people to make disclosures and protecting them when they do.

WorkCover WA Public Interest Disclosure Lodgement Form

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