New Comcare CEO appointed

Colin Radford, a leader in Australia’s work health and safety and workers’ compensation sectors, has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Comcare.

Mr Radford’s five-year term begins on 17 November 2025, following a merit-based selection process for the role.

Mr Radford has held senior roles in work health and safety, and workers’ compensation, including as CEO of WorkSafe Victoria (2019-2023) and the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (2016-2019).

He also served as a member of Safe Work Australia between 2020 and 2023.

Comcare is responsible for regulating the Commonwealth’s work health and safety jurisdiction and managing the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation scheme, along with claims across several injury compensation schemes.

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth welcomed the appointment and said Mr Radford brought extensive experience to the role.

“Mr Radford has broad experience in workers’ compensation, and work health and safety. I am confident he will provide strong leadership to Comcare during this important period,” Minister Rishworth said.

“Australians deserve a high level of work health and safety when at their place of employment and are entitled to access workers' compensation if needed. Our Government is ensuring that Comcare continues to deliver these obligations.

“I would also like to thank Michael Duke for his dedicated service as acting Chief Executive Officer of Comcare since March of this year.”