Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors set the strategic direction for WorkCover and tracks its performance to ensure the business meets its targets as set out in our Statement of corporate intent.
The statutory role and requirements of the Board are set out in section 427 of the Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 and chapter 8 outlines the powers and functions. The Board consists of nine independent non-executive Directors. The Governor-in-Council is responsible for selecting the Directors, based on their experience and knowledge, and determining their remuneration.
The Board reports to the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations. The Board Charter specifies the role and responsibilities of the Board in detail.
A Risk and Audit Committee is also in place to assist the Board in monitoring WorkCover's systems of internal control and ensure integrity of the financial reporting process. The role and responsibilities of the committee are set out in the Risk and Audit Committee Charter.
Chloé is an experienced lawyer and director of FC Lawyers. Chloé was elected to the Council of the Queensland Law Society for 4 terms, serving 9 years. She was elected and served as Deputy President in 2022, and President of the Queensland Law Society in 2023. The Queensland Law Society plays a critical role with government in relation to the review of legislation, appearing at legislative enquiries and public hearings. During her tenure, Chloé served on the board of Queensland’s professional indemnity insurer, Lexon Insurance Pte Ltd and as an alternate director of the Law Council of Australia.
Greg is an experienced Company Director, writer, and executive. Greg has worked as a senior executive for a number of city councils and was Chief Executive Officer of the Local Government Association of Queensland from 1992 until 2021. He is currently a director of both Brighter Super - the merged LGIA, Energy Super and Suncorp Super board, and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, and has previously served as a member of numerous other boards including Queensland Treasury Corporation. Greg was awarded the Member (AM) of the General Division of the Order of Australia in 2018 for his contribution to Local Government, Sport and Disaster Management, the Public Service Medal in 2000, the Centenary Medal in 2001, and the National Emergency Medal in 2012 for his work in Queensland’s 2011 natural disasters.
Lawrence is the Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council and brings more than three decades of leadership across state and local government. He previously served as Minister for Health in the Queensland Government, Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Liberal National Party, and Member of the Queensland Parliament.
Matthew is a member of the Executive Leadership Team at National Affordable Housing, where he serves as General Manager. He has experience across the banking and financial sector and the defence industry, and serves on several not-for-profit boards.
Scott has an extensive background in business management within the hospitality industry across Queensland and New South Wales. He is currently Managing Director of Hospitality Edge and has previously held Managing Director roles at Maeva Hospitality and AT Hotel Management.
Roslyn is the co-founder and operator of White’s IGA Supermarkets and founder of the Locavore Program, which supports local producers across Queensland. She brings experience in independent retail, commercial property, food systems and community leadership. Roslyn is currently Chair of Sunshine Coast 2032 and a board director of Sunshine Coast Grammar School Foundation Limited.
Professor Trent Twomey is a Professor at the School of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University. He is also President of the World Pharmacy Council and National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Pharmacy, the Australian Institute of Managers and Leaders, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Fiona is a government and stakeholder relations professional at Red Fox Advisory and a former Councillor for Marchant Ward at Brisbane City Council. She has held senior leadership roles including Chair of Parks, Environment and Sustainability, and Deputy Chair across planning, infrastructure, transport, finance, community and city standards portfolios.
Renee is the Founder and Managing Director of InDepth Accounting, established in 2018. She has extensive experience in the financial sector, specialising in business development, strategy, human resources, compliance, risk and advocacy. Renee is an Executive Committee Member of the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, Board Director and Treasurer for Generation Innovation, and Award Judging Chair for the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network.