Staff
The diversity of our staff brings strength to the organisation.
All data here is current at 30 June 2024.
✔️ Women represent 65% of our staff population and also 55% of leadership roles.
✔️ The average length of service of our staff is 11 years and the average age is 44.
✔️ Staff who live with a disability: 4%
✔️ The areas we could do more to make sure our workforce reflects the Western Australian community we serve are:
- Staff who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander: 0.8%
- Staff under 25 years: 3.1%
Board of Commissioners
The Insurance Commission Board oversees the organisation’s functions under the Insurance Commission of Western Australia Act 1986 . Commissioners of the Board are appointed by the WA Governor on the nomination of the Minister.
The Minister responsible for the Insurance Commission is the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Tourism.
The Chief Executive is an ex officio member of the Board and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Insurance Commission.
The roles and responsibilities of the Board are set out in the Board Charter.
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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 (CURRENT AND RECENT)
- 2021 - Present: Chair, Whitecoat Holdings.
- 2018 - Present: Chair, Australian Health Services Limited.
- 2017 - Present: Chair, Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited.
- 2017 - Present: Chair Commonwealth Private Limited.
- 2017 - Present: Chair, Financial Wisdom Limited.
- 2017 - 2024: Director, Synergy.
- 2021 - 2022: Director, Avant Mutual Group Limited.
- 2018 - 2021: Director, Racing and Wagering WA.
- 2017 - 2021: Director, Craig Mostyn Group.
- 2017 - 2019: Chair, BW Financial Advice Limited.
- 2017 - 2019: Chair, Count Financial Limited.
- 2014 - 2019: Director, Pioneer Credit.
- 2007 - 2017: Managing Director, HBF Health Ltd.
- 2005 - 2017: Director, Private Healthcare Australia.
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 (CURRENT AND RECENT)
- 2025 - Present: Chair, SensesWA.
- 2024 - Present: Board Member, KeyStart GTE.
- 2024 - Present: Board Member, Noongar Advisory Company.
- 2024 - Present: Board member, St John of God Healthcare.
- 2022 - Present: Board Member, Keystart Loans Ltd, Keystart Bonds Ltd, Key Scheme Management Ltd.
- 2022 - Present: Committee Member, Finance and Investment Committee, University of Notre Dame Australia.
- 2021 - Present: Board Member, SensesWA.
- 2019 - Present: Board Member, Curtin Heritage Living.
- 2018 - 2023: Chair, Disability Intermediaries Australia.
- 2014 - 2020: Chair, United Way West Australia.
- 2015 - 2018: Board Member, United Way Australia.
- 2017 - 2017: Board Member, Whitecoat Holdings.
- 2007 - 2013: Board Member, Silver Chain.
- 2008 - 2012: Chair, Murdoch College.
- 2006 - 2010: Board Member, Perth Convention Bureau.
- 2004 - 2007: Board Member, Murdoch College.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
- Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Helen Robinson - Acting Chief Executive
CPA, GAICD, B-Com
Helen Robinson is the Acting Chief Executive Officer from 5 July 2025.
Helen has been at the Insurance Commission as Chief Operating Officer since July 2024 and previously held a range of leadership roles in finance, with St John of God Healthcare, Synergy and Western Power. Helen was most recently the National Director (Operations) with Serco. 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 (CURRENT AND RECENT)
- 2025 - Present: Non-Executive Director, All Saints College Foundation.
- 2023 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Landscaping Industry Association of WA.
- 2023 - Present: Board Member, Landscaping Industry Association of Western Australia.
- 2021 - Present: Faculty Member, Kaplan Business School.
- 2012 - 2020: Director, National Australian Bank.
- 2016 - 2017: Company Secretary, Podiatry WA.
- 2011 - 2012: Principal, Contract Appointments.
- 2002 - 2005: Principal, Incite Consulting Services.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
- Member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
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 (CURRENT AND RECENT)
- 2025 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Santana Minerals Limited (ASX:SMI).
- 2025 - Present: Non-Executive Director, InterGrain Pty Ltd.
- 2024 - Present: Council Member - UWA Business School Ambassadorial Council (Australian Chapter).
- 2021 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Minerals 260 Limited.
- 2023 - 2025: Non-Executive Director, De Grey Mining Limited (ASX:DEG)
- 2021 - 2024: Board Member CinefestOz Film Festival.
- 2020 - 2023: Legal Counsel, IMDEX Limited.
- 2012 - 2013: Board Member, Real Estate Employers’ Federation of Western Australia.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
- Member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
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 (CURRENT AND RECENT)
- 2025 - Present: Chair, Perth Bears Rugby League Football Club.
- 2024 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Celebrate WA.
- 2024 - Present: Board member, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
- 2023 - Present: Director, Southern Ports Authority.
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 (CURRENT AND RECENT)
- 2023 - Present: Advisory Council Member, WA Future Health Research and Innovation Fund
- 2022 - Present: Non-Executive Director, Curtin Heritage Living
- 2022 - 2025: Non-Executive Director, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
- 2019 - 2021: Expert Advisory Panel, Commonwealth Medical Future Fund – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission
- 2018 - 2023: Public Policy Institute, UWA
- 2017 - 2022: Member State Advisory Committee, CEDA
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board to monitor and oversee risk and compliance activities. An internal audit function provides assurance of the risk management approach adopted by management and independently reviews risk action plans in operational areas.
The roles and responsibilities of the Committee are set out in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter.
Executive
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Helen Robinson - Acting Chief Executive
CPA, GAICD, B-Com
Helen Robinson is the Acting Chief Executive Officer from 5 July 2025.
Helen has been at the Insurance Commission as Chief Operating Officer since July 2024 and previously held a range of leadership roles in finance, with St John of God Healthcare, Synergy and Western Power. Helen was most recently the National Director (Operations) with Serco. Helen brings a wide range of experience across government and non-government organisations, providing strategy and operational leadership across healthcare, utilities and facilities management.
Alison Wilson - Acting Chief of Operations
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.
Fab Zanuttigh – General Manager CTP Insurance
MBA, GCtM, AIMM
Fab joined the Insurance Commission in 1992 and was appointed General Manager CTP Insurance in 2003. He has over 35 years' experience in the insurance sector and is responsible for the management of the Insurance Commission’s CTP insurance operation.
Janice Gardner – General Manager Government Insurance
BComm (Accounting), CPA
Janice was appointed General Manager Government Insurance in September 2016. She has more than 30 years experience across a variety of sectors and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. Janice has previously held senior executive roles in medium to large size organisations in Canada and Australia.
She is responsible for the management of the Insurance Commission’s Government Insurance Division.
Robert Marchesi - Acting Chief Information Officer
Rob has worked within the Insurance Commission for over twenty years. His strength is in developing and maintaining critical systems for insurance management. Rob's focus on the development of staff alongside digital solutions has elevated the capability of the in-house IT team.
Rob is responsible for the implementation of the Insurance Commission's Information and Communications Technology to support the insurance functions.
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. Steve brings a wealth of experience to the Insurance Commission in managing large, diversified investment portfolios.
He is responsible for the Investment Division.
Craig Bailey - Acting General Manager Governance & Stakeholder Relations
LLB BEc
Craig has been a part of the Insurance Commission for over a decade. Most recently Craig was the General Counsel for the Commission, leading the legal team across the organisation.
He is responsible for the legal, policy, risk and compliance, and communications functions.
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