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.