About the Position
The position is responsible for leading and coordinating the Arbitration Service on behalf of WorkCover WA.
The Registrar, and the Arbitration Service, exercises statutory functions in accordance with the provisions of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act 2023 (the Act).
More specifically, the role will undertake a range of duties including:
- Leading a team of Arbitrators in the delivery of a high-quality dispute resolution service
- Providing guideance, mentoring and coaching to ensure consistency and quality of decision-making by WorkCover WA Arbitrators
- Performing the functions of an Arbitrator in accordance with the Act
- Engaging the effective consultation with stakeholders for the development and review of the Arbitration Rules and practice directions/guidelines
- Completing and coordinating the necessary Continuing Professional Development to maintain a Practising Certificate.
To be eligible to apply, prospective applicants must be an Admitted Legal Practitioner of not less than five years standing as defined by the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2022, with relevant post-admission experience.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain an Australian Practising Certificate prior to commencement.
A full statement of duties for the position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the Agency over the coming 12 months.
About WorkCover WA
WorkCover WA is responsible for regulating and administering the workers’ compensation scheme on behalf of the government and community of Western Australia. We work with employers, workers and service providers to achieve a contemporary workers’ compensation scheme that is fair, accessible and affordable. Our goals are built around leadership, strategic scheme management, and building an agile and innovative organisation.
We continuously seek to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. WorkCover WA encourages people who are representative of the broad Western Australian community to apply.
Further information about the Position
For further information about this position, please refer to the attached JDF.
You can also obtain more information about the role expectations and responsibilities by contacting Ms Rebecca Harris, A/Chief Executive Officer on (08) 9388 5641.
Selection Methodology
A variety of assessment methodologies may be used throughout the recruitment process, including:
- Interview
- Skills assessment
- Aptitude testing
- Psychometric testing
- Referee checks.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a National Police Clearance.
We are an inclusive workplace that genuinely values diversity of thought, perspective, and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applying for the Position
You can submit your application for this position via the ‘Apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include:
- A current and comprehensive curriculum vitae that outlines;
- your skills and working experience
- details of two referees who can attest to your skills and experience
- A written cover letter (of no more than three pages) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience will support you in the delivery of the requirements of the role (as they relate to the selection criteria in the attached JDF)
Applications close 17 April 2026 at 5:00 pm (AWST)
Late and pro-forma applications will not be accepted.
Attachments: -
jdf - registrar, specified calling level 8 - march 2026.pdf
