Our people help Western Australia protect against loss and recover from personal injury.
Every day, our employees support injured people through recovery, help government agencies manage risk and deliver services that make a difference across Western Australia.
Guided by our values of Care, Courage and Collaboration, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Who We Are
The Insurance Commission of Western Australia employs people with a wide range of skills and experience across insurance, healthcare, finance, technology, investments, risk management, customer service and corporate services.
Together, we work to deliver better recovery outcomes for injured people, support government agencies and help protect Western Australia from loss and harm.
Our People at a Glance
Here are our staff statistics as of June 2026:
- Female Employees – 63.3%
- Women in Leadership – 56.1%
- Culturally diverse – 32.2%
- Youth – 5.4%
- People with disability – 3.8%
- Indigenous – 0.5%
- Baby Boomer - 9.8%
- Gen X - 34.2%
- Gen Y - 37.1%
- Gen Z - 19%
- Full time Employment – 85.5%
- Part-time Employment – 14.5%
- Average age – 44 years
- Average Length of Service – 9 years
Growing a Team That Reflects WA
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the Western Australian community.
We continue to focus on increasing representation of:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Younger workers and emerging professionals.
- People from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How Our People Support Western Australians
Our people work across a broad range of services, including:
- supporting people recovering from motor vehicle injuries
- helping government agencies manage risk
- funding and overseeing treatment and recovery support
- managing investments and insurance schemes
- providing insights to reduce harm and improve outcomes across Western Australia.
Board of Commissioners
The Board oversees the Insurance Commission's functions and strategic direction. Commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Western Australia on the recommendation of the responsible Minister. The Board helps ensure the organisation remains accountable, financially sustainable and focused on delivering value for Western Australians.
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Rob Bransby - Chair
SF Fin, FAIM
Rob has been a Commissioner of the Insurance Commission since 2015 and was appointed Chair in October 2022.
EXPERIENCE
Rob has more than 25 years' experience in the financial services and insurance industries spanning banking, health and agriculture. He was most recently the Managing Director of Western Australia’s largest private health insurance company, HBF.
DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES
- 2018 - Present: Chair, Australian Health Services Limited.
- 2017 - Present: Chair, Commonwealth Private Limited.
Julie Keene - Deputy Chair
Julie was appointed Commissioner of the Insurance Commission in January 2022.
EXPERIENCE
Julie has almost 20 years of non-executive director experience across the community services, aged care, disability, education and tourism industries. Julie is a charted accountant and has held senior roles at JP Morgan, Bankwest, Murdoch University and HBF. She was most recently the Chief Executive Officer of MyIntegra, a financial intermediary in the disability sector.
DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES
- 2025 - Present: Chair, SensesWA.
- 2019 - Present: Chair, Curtin Heritage Living.
- 2022 - Present: Committee Member, Finance and Investment Committee, University of Notre Dame Australia.
- 2024 - Present: Board Member, St John of God Healthcare.
- 2024 - Present: Board Member, Noongar Advisory Company.
- 2024 - Present: Board Member, Keystart GTE.
Helen Robinson - Chief Executive
CPA, GAICD, B-Com
Helen Robinson took on the role of Chief Executive Officer in July 2025, after a year in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Before starting with the Insurance Commission, Helen was the National Director (Operations) with Serco. She has also held a range of leadership roles in finance, with St John of God Healthcare, Synergy and Western Power. Helen brings a wide range of experience across government and non-government organisations, providing strategy and operational leadership across healthcare, utilities and facilities management.
Alan Rees - Commissioner
Alan was appointed Commissioner of the Insurance Commission in January 2022.
EXPERIENCE
Alan has over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, including the following sectors: banking and finance; insurance; superannuation; and investment management. Alan has held senior roles within major corporates and has worked with global and major consulting firms in Australia, Asia and North America to support the introduction of new business models, innovation and business transformation, to improve market access, and to address regulatory and technological changes for client organisations in their respective markets. He was most recently a Director within National Australia Bank’s Corporate and Institutional Wealth business.
DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES
- 2021 - Present: Faculty Member, Kaplan Business School.
- 2023 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Landscaping Industry Association of WA.
- 2025 - Present: Non-Executive Director and Chair, All Saints College Foundation.
- 2026 - Present: Faculty Member, Murdoch University.
Emma Scotney - Commissioner
Emma was appointed Commissioner of the Insurance Commission in January 2022.
EXPERIENCE
Emma has over 25 years’ experience in corporate roles within the resources and agricultural sectors. Emma is an experienced Board Advisor and Corporate Lawyer who is Legal Counsel at ASX listed IMDEX Limited, a global mining technology company. She is also a non-Executive director of Minerals 260 Limited (ASX: MI6) and also has advisory roles in private property and agricultural businesses.
DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES
- 2021 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Minerals 260 Limited.
- 2024 - Present: Council Member, UWA Business School Ambassadorial Council (Australian Chapter).
- 2025 - Present: Non-Executive Director, InterGrain Pty Ltd.
- 2025 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Santana Minerals Limited.
Hon. Ben Morton - Commissioner
Ben was appointed Commissioner of the Insurance Commission in October 2022.
EXPERIENCE
Ben is a former elected member of Federal Parliament, representing the Western Australian electorate of Tangney. Most recently, Ben's portfolio included his roles as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Minister for the Public Service and Special Minister of State. During his tenure, Ben worked on diverse legislation and policy changes. Of particular interest is his work on the Comcare policy, equivalent to the Western Australian RiskCover, providing self-insurance for government agencies. Ben was the Minister responsible for the National Office of Child Safety that brought together all Australian Governments to agree and launch Australia’s first National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse. Before entering Federal Parliament, Ben worked for Western Australian Builder and Building supply company BGC and was the Chief Executive of the Liberal Party of Western Australia between 2008 and 2015.
DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES
- 2023 - Present: Director, Southern Ports Authority.
- 2024 - Present: Chair, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
- 2024 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Celebrate WA.
- 2025 - Present: Chair, Perth Bears Rugby League Football Club.
- 2026 - Present: Council Member, Independent Media Council.
Jennifer Lawrence - Commissioner
Jennifer was appointed Commissioner of the Insurance Commission in February 2024.
EXPERIENCE
Jennifer has over 40 years’ experience in executive roles within the health and human services sectors. Jennifer was the CEO of Brightwater Care Group until 2022 where she oversaw the introduction of new business including the Brightwater Research Centre.
DIRECTORSHIPS AND OFFICES
- 2022 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Curtin Heritage Living.
Executive
The Executive team is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the Insurance Commission and for delivering our strategic plan, Leading the Way for WA. They work together to ensure we continue to provide high-quality services for our clients, stakeholders and the Western Australian community.
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Helen Robinson - Chief Executive
CPA, GAICD, B-Com
Helen Robinson took on the role of Chief Executive Officer in July 2025, after a year in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Before starting with the Insurance Commission, Helen was the National Director (Operations) with Serco. She has also held a range of leadership roles in finance, with St John of God Healthcare, Synergy and Western Power. Helen brings a wide range of experience across government and non-government organisations, providing strategy and operational leadership across healthcare, utilities and facilities management.
Angela Newland GAICD - Chief Operating Officer
Angela Newland joined the Insurance Commission of Western Australia in July 2026 as Chief Operating Officer. She is responsible for leading the operational delivery of the Commission's insurance schemes and services. Angela has extensive executive leadership experience across financial services, banking and customer operations. Throughout her career, she has led large customer-facing teams and delivered significant transformation programs focused on improving customer outcomes, operational performance and organisational capability. Her experience spans operations, customer service, technology-enabled transformation, organisational capability and governance, with a focus on delivering sustainable improvements in service performance and customer outcomes.
Angela is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Alison Wilson - Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer
PhD, M.Nat.Res Econ, B.Nat Res Econ (Hons), GAICD
Alison came to the Insurance Commission in July 2022. Alison comes to us from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, recently in the role of Executive Director of Strategy and Coordination. Alison previously worked in private sector consulting and has delivered economic development programs in Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
Inez Kosovich - Chief Information Officer
BInfoTech, ASC
Inez Kosovich joined the Insurance Commission in November 2025 as Chief Information Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in technology leadership across the public and private sectors.
Most recently, she served as Chief Information Officer at Crown Resorts, where she led the global strategic technology program across physical and virtual assets. In her role at the Insurance Commission, Inez is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the organisation's technology function.
Shanaeya Mehta - Chief Finance Officer / General Manager Corporate Services
MEc, BEc (Hons), BSc, CPA
Shanaeya joined the Insurance Commission in June 2022. Shanaeya most recently worked in the Department of Premier and Cabinet as Executive Director of Corporate Services and has previously served in WA Treasury and a range of other State government agencies, leading change and performing Chief Finance Officer functions.
She is responsible for the effective management, leadership and provision of corporate service functions including financial management, human resources, business services, purchasing and contract management and records management.
Steve McKenna - Chief Investment Officer
BEc, MAppFin
Steve McKenna joined the Insurance Commission on 29 July 2024 as Chief Investment Officer. Steve was most recently an Investment Strategist at Macquarie. He previously held roles as Head of Investment Strategy/Chief Investment Officer at both TCorp (Treasury Corporation NSW) and icare, and Chief Investment Officer for GESB. Steve also spent a period as a principal economic advisor to the New South Wales Premier and Treasurer. He is responsible for the Investment Division.
Holly Barnes - Chief People Officer
BCom, MCom (HR&IR)
Holly Barnes joined the Insurance Commission in August 2026 as Chief People Officer. She is responsible for leading the organisation's people and culture function.
Holly brings more than 20 years of senior HR leadership experience across technology, insurance and education technology. Prior to joining the Insurance Commission, she held executive people leadership roles including Chief People Officer at Humanforce, Chief Human Resources Officer at Vix Technology and Head of People and Culture at Moodle. She has extensive experience leading organisational transformation, workforce strategy, leadership development and culture change initiatives. Holly holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Commerce in Human Resources and Industrial Relations.
Kelvin Daley - Chief Transformation Officer
BBA
Kelvin Daley joined the Insurance Commission in November 2025 as Chief Transformation Officer. He is responsible for leading enterprise-wide transformation to strengthen organisational capability, modernise services and improve performance.
He brings more than two decades of international leadership experience across Australia, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Africa, where he has led operations and delivered complex strategy and large-scale transformation across major public and private sector institutions. His experience spans enterprise strategy, operating model redesign, governance, large-scale technology enabled transformation, and organisational change.
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