Comcare
Leanne Blackley has over 20 years of work experience in various roles within the Australian public service and government departments. Leanne is currently working as the Chief Operating Officer at Comcare since May 2022. Prior to that, they served as an Assistant Secretary at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from July 2019 to May 2022. Leanne also has experience working as an Assistant Secretary and Senior Director in the Australian Public Service. Additionally, they have held leadership positions at the Australian Government Department of Finance and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Leanne started their career as a Graduate at the ACT Government in 1998.
Leanne Blackley holds a PhD in History and Sociology from The Australian National University, which they completed from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honours degree in History and Sociology from the University of Wollongong from 1991 to 1994. In 2023, they attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Leanne also has certification in Organisational Coaching from the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership (IECL), with no specified dates.
Comcare
Comcare partners with workers, their employers and unions to keep workers healthy and safe, and reduce the incidence and cost of workplace injury and disease. We implement the Australian Government’s policies in federal workplaces to drive social inclusion and productivity. We have three outcomes that guide us: 1) The protection of the health, safety and welfare at work of workers covered by the Comcare scheme through education, assurance and enforcement. 2) An early and safe return to work and access to compensation for injured workers covered by the Comcare scheme by working in partnership with employers to create best practice in rehabilitation and by providing quick and accurate management of workers’ compensation claims. 3) Access to compensation for people with asbestos-related diseases where the Commonwealth has a liability. In addition to the above outcomes we also support the Seacare Authority in the delivery of its statutory functions. Please read our social media terms of use https://www.comcare.gov.au/about/news-events/social-media