WorkCover WA Online is an initiative of WorkCover WA to incorporate a range of client services, communication and information technologies on a central digital platform. WorkCover WA online will provide a secure single point of access for all business activities and processes for the progressive conversion of paper based to online service delivery. Over time all existing business and additional functions will be moved to the digital platform.
The first stage of the development process, to migrate Insurer On-line functions is completed. WorkCover WA Online offers registered insurer and self-insurer users, access to range of business services pertaining to Scheme Information including requests for a WorkCover number, lodging monthly data submissions and requesting policy cancellations.
How do I access WorkCover WA Online?WorkCover WA Online is available on the main website
WorkCover WA. To navigate to WorkCover WA Online, on the homepage select
Service Providers and on the left hand menu select
Insurer and then select
WorkCover WA Online.
To conduct business activities on WorkCover WA Online, you must first:
- Register to create an account.
- Associate with an insurer and/or self-insurer.
Who can register for WorkCover WA Online?WorkCover WA Online is available to staff of registered West Australian insurers and self-insurers to conduct business activities with WorkCover WA.
How do I register for WorkCover WA Online?On the
WorkCover WA homepage select the
Service Providers menu and then select
Insurer and then select
WorkCover WA Online. Select
Register Here and you will be presented with the registration page.
You will be required to enter the following:
- First Name
- Surname
- Email
- Password
Passwords must be at least 8 characters long and have at least one digit, one uppercase and one special character (e.g. !$?-*)
You will be provided with a screen message to check your email inbox for an email notification that will have a link to confirm your email address. Select the link and you will be presented with a dialogue box to Confirm email address. To activate your account you must select the link in your email.
What does it mean to be associated with an insurer?By being associated with an insurer you will be granted permission to conduct business activities with WorkCover WA on behalf of insurers through the WorkCover WA Online platform.
How do I associate my account with an insurer?You can request for association with an insurer in the
My Account page on the
WorkCover WA Online homepage. Select the
Request Association and a form will appear requiring you to select from the dropdown lists the type
Insurer and the
Insurer Name.
Submit the form and your Local Security Officer (LSO) will approve your request.
Can I be associated with more than one insurer?Yes, you can request associations with multiple insurers and/or self-insurers, by repeating the request association process. Please note you will only be able to access one insurer at a time.
How do I access other insurers I'm associated with?You can select your access to other insurers by selecting the
My Account page on the
WorkCover WA Online homepage. Under the
My Associations section you will be able to change insurers by selecting
Switch. The active association will be displayed as the
Current Context.
How do I terminate my association with an insurer?Your Local Security Officer (LSO) has the access to disassociate you from an insurer.
Please contact the nominated LSO for your insurer access to be removed.
Can I become a Local Security Officer (LSO)?Yes, you can become a Local Security Officer (LSO) but you must contact your currently registered Local Security Officer (LSO).
How do I reset my password?You can reset your password by selecting
Forgot Password on the
WorkCover WA Online registration page. You will be taken to a new page requesting you to provide your email address.
You will be provided with a screen message requesting you to check your email inbox for an email notification that will have a link Reset Password. When you click on this link you will be presented with a dialogue box to reset your password.
Forgotten my password. What do I do?You can reset your password by selecting
Forgot Password on the
WorkCover WA Online registration page. You will be taken to a new page requesting you to provide your email address.
You will be provided with a screen message requesting you to check your email inbox for an email notification that will have a link Reset Password. When you click on this link you will be presented with a dialogue box to reset your password.
How do I change my email address to log inIf you need to update your email address please contact your Local Security Officer (LSO).
Forgotten my email address to log in. What do I do?Your email address is your work email address. However if you are having difficulties please contact your Local Security Officer (LSO).
I am having difficulty registering for WorkCover WA Online. What do I do?Contact your Local Security Officer (LSO) or
Contact us.
How do I update my details?Your details can be updated in the
My Account page. You can update your first name, surname and phone number.
If you need to update your email address please contact your Local Security Officer (LSO).
Who is a Local Security Officer?The Local Security Officer (LSO) is the nominated individual within an insurer and/or self-insurer who administers and maintains their staff user accounts for
WorkCover WA Online.
What are the responsibilities of a Local Security Officer (LSO)?As a Local Security Officer (LSO) you will be responsible for administering and maintaining your staff accounts for
WorkCover WA Online system.
The Local Security Officer will have access to:
- Approve or disapprove new user accounts.
- Approve or disapprove new insurer and/or self-insurer association requests.
- Disassociate existing user accounts with the insurer and/or self-insurer.
- Grant or revoke Local Security Officer.
How do I get to be approved as a Local Security Officer (LSO)?When there is no represented Local Security Officer (LSO), an insurer and/or self-insurer has to nominate an individual to become a LSO. The nominated individual must raise an account on WorkCover WA Online and request for LSO access using the form on
Contact us.
WorkCover WA will process the request and notify the nominated individual on the decision.
When the insurer has a registered LSO it is the responsibility of the insurer LSO to administer and maintain user accounts.
How do I register as a Local Security Officer (LSO) for WorkCover WA Online?On the
WorkCover WA homepage select the
Service Providers menu and then select
Insurer and then select
WorkCover WA Online.
Select Register Here and you will be taken to the registration page.
You will be required to enter the following:
- First Name
- Surname
- Email
- Password
Passwords must be at least 8 characters long and have at least one digit, one uppercase and one special character (e.g. !$?-*)
You will be provided with a screen message to check your email inbox for an email notification that will have a link to confirm your email address. Select the link and you will be presented with a dialogue box to Confirm email address. To activate your account you must select the link in your email.
How do I associate my account with an insurer and/or self-insurerYou can request for association with an insurer and/or self-insurer in the My Account page. Select Request Association and a form will appear requiring you to select from the dropdown lists the Type and the Insurer Name. Submit the form and your Local Security Officer (LSO) will approve your request.
Can I be a Local Security Officer (LSO) for multiple insurers and/or self-insurersYes, you can request associations with multiple insurers and/or self-insurers, by repeating the request association process. Please note you can only conduct Local Security Officer (LSO) functions for one insurer or self-insurer at a time.
To change between insurers and/or self-insurers select the My Account page on the WorkCover WA Online homepage. Under the My Associations section you will be able to one to another by selecting Switch. The active association will be displayed as Current Context.
Can there be more than one Local Security Officer (LSO) registered at a time?Yes, more than one Local Security Officer (LSO) can be registered at a time.
Can I change a user to become a Local Security Officer (LSO)Yes, a user can be changed to a Local Security Officer (LSO) by selecting the My Account page on the
WorkCover WA Online homepage. Search for the user in the User List and select Details. You will be taken to a new page with the user’s details and their Current Permissions. Under the roles section select Set as LSO.
Can I remove the Local Security Officer (LSO) access from a user?Yes, a Local Security Officer (LSO) can be changed back to a user by selecting the My Account page on the WorkCover WA Online homepage. Search for the user in the User List and select Details. You will be taken to a new page with the user’s details and their Current Permissions. Under the roles section select Insurer LSO.
There must always be one active LSO for an insurer.
How do I associate a user to an insurer?You can approve a request to associate a user to an insurer by selecting the
Manage Users page on the
WorkCover WA Online homepage. Requests to be approved will be listed above in the
Pending Requests section. From there you can select
Approve and then a screen will appear confirming to approve association request select
Confirm.
How do I decline a user's association request to an insurer and/or self-insurerYou can decline a request to associate a user to an insurer and/or self-insurer by selecting the
Manage Users page on the
WorkCover WA Online homepage. Requests waiting to be declined will be listed above in the
Pending Requests section. From there you can select
Decline and then a screen will appear confirming to decline association request select
Decline.
How do I disassociate a user from an insurer and/or self-insurer?You can disassociate a user from an insurer and/or self-insurer by selecting the
Manage Users page on the
WorkCover WA Online homepage. Search for the user in the
User List and select
Details. You will be taken to a new page with the user’s details and their Current Permissions. Under the actions section select
Disassociate.
A user who is registered for WorkCover WA Online has recently left my organisation. How do I cancel their access? A user can only be disassociated from an insurer and/or self-insurer.
On the WorkCover WA Online homepage select the Manage Users page. Search for the user in the User List and select Details. You will be taken to a new page with the user’s details and their Current Permissions. Under the actions section select Disassociate.
I need more help?Contact your Local Security Officer (LSO) or
Contact us.