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New WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner
from ThinkSafe vol. 1 no. 1 January 2019
by Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Hon Bill Johnston MLA has announced that Mr Darren Kavanagh has been appointed as WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner.
Darren Kavanagh, WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Mr Kavanagh commences this role with a high level of knowledge and experience gained from more than 20 years working in occupational safety and health, in both National and State legislative jurisdictions.
His extensive career in occupational safety and health has included appointment as a member of the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) and COSH subcommittees for several years commencing in 2004.
Most recently, Mr Kavanagh worked within the Federal Department of Defence as Assistant Director Estate Management and Planning. During his ten years at Defence, he also held roles as the Risk and Compliance Manager for South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia; and Work Health and Safety Manager.
The Minister acknowledged Mr Kavanagh’s high level of knowledge and experience in occupational safety and health.
“Mr Kavanagh’s extensive experience in the sector, along with his management of multi-million dollar projects, makes him eminently suitable for this role,” Mr Johnston said.
The Department welcomes Mr Kavanagh to the role, and looks forward to a strong and successful relationship in protecting the safety and health of workers in Western Australia.
