The Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (trading as MyLeave) is a Statutory Authority established pursuant to the provisions of the Construction Industry Portable Paid Long Service Leave Act 1985 (the Act).
The primary mission of MyLeave is to manage in an efficient and effective manner, portable long service leave for construction industry employees, established by the Act. This is achieved by:
MyLeave provides a significant benefit to employees in the form of a portable long service leave benefit which, due to the nature of the industry, would normally not be available.
The Construction Industry Long Service Leave Payments Board (the Board) was established as a body corporate under section 5 of the Construction Industry Portable Paid Long Service Leave Act 1985 (the Act). In 2012 the Board registered MyLeave as its business name.
Functions of the Board
The Board is responsible for carrying out the administration of the Act and has the following functions:
Funds of the Board
The Board is funded by compulsory contributions from employers. These funds are invested in accordance with the WA Trustees Act 1962 .
The contributions and investment returns meet the cost of long service leave entitlements and the administrative expenses of MyLeave.
MyLeave’s funds are independent of the State Government.
The Board is a body corporate of seven members who are appointed by the Minister.
The Chair is independently appointed by the Minister.
Three Board Members represent the interests of employees.
Three Board Members represent the interests of employers.
The current Board Members are:
| Board Chair | Position | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Susan Barrera | Independently appointed Chair | 24 September 2026 |
| Representing Workers | Position | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Steve McCartney | Nominated by Unions WA | 24 September 2026 |
| Kari Pnacek | Minister’s opinion represents the interests of workers. | 24 September 2024 |
| Vacant | Nominated by The Building Trades Association of Unions of WA. |
| Representing Employers | Position | End of Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jo Alilovic | Minister’s opinion represents the interests of employers. | 24 September 2026 |
| Kate Schick | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of W.A. | 24 September 2025 |
| John Gelavis | Master Builders Association of W.A. | 24 September 2024 |
Details regarding Board Members can be found at MyLeave Board Members.
The members of the Board are appointed on a three year cycle.
Administered Legislation
The Board assists the Minister for Industrial Relations in administering the following legislation.
All Legislation is linked directly to the State Law Publisher's (opens new window) own Legislation databases. Please visit its site for more information on this and other statutory publishing services.
The Board has adopted a core set of guiding principles to enable it to fulfil its functions effectively. These are represented in the Board’s Vision, Mission, Objectives and Values.
To achieve excellence in the delivery of long service leave entitlements to construction industry employees.
To provide financially sustainable portable long service leave for eligible Western Australian construction industry employees.
To fully implement the scheme within the Western Australian construction industry by:
To minimise the contribution rate payable by:
Establishing and maintaining long term relationships based upon mutual trust, respect and understanding.
Being open and honest and acting with integrity in all our dealings.
Exceeding our commitments to stakeholders and understanding and addressing both current and future needs.
Delivery of a consistent approach in terms of legislative requirements in our decision-making processes.
The legislation governing MyLeave provides for portable long service leave for construction workers based on service to the industry rather than service to a single employer
For more information, please see MyLeave Overview
The Board appoints a Chief Executive Officer for the purpose of administering the Act. The Chief Executive Office is assisted by an executive team comprised of three General Managers responsible for the core business areas of MyLeave.
The senior officers of the executive are:
| Jason Buckley | Chief Executive Officer |
| James Dew | General Manager Corporate and Finance |
| Brandon Shortland | General Manager Compliance, Legal and Risk |
| Daniel Kelly | General Manager Operations and Communications |
Details regarding the executive can be found at MyLeave Executive
1. Customer Charter
To view MyLeave's Customer Service Charter please follow the link to Publications and Forms page.
2. Feedback and Complaints
We value your feedback.
We will listen if you wish to share your positive experience, give a compliment, offer a suggestion to help us improve our service, or make a complaint. Your feedback assists us to continually improve through identifying strengths and weaknesses and by generating ideas for service improvements.
You can provide your feedback at our Feedback and Complaints page.
3. Freedom of Information
The Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 gives the public a right to access information held by the MyLeave – Construction Long Service Board.
To lodge for documents that are not available as part of the normal course of business submit a Freedom of Information Application Form. (opens new window)
4. Information Privacy Policy
This Information Privacy Policy is based on the requirements of the Information Privacy Bill 2007. The Policy will be reviewed when the Bill is enacted and amendments made as required.
To learn more go to the Information Privacy Policy page.
5. Public Interest Disclosure (PID)
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (PID Act) (opens new window) allows people to make disclosures about wrongdoing in public authorities, which includes the State public sector, local governments, government trading enterprises, public universities and some government boards and committees (public authorities) (opens new window), and protects them when they do.
Please also see MyLeave Public Interest Disclosure Policy and Procedures.
6. Annual Estimates
To view MyLeave's Annual Estimates please follow the link to Publications and Forms page.
7. Annual Reports
MyLeave's most recent Annual Report is available on the following the link – Annual Report - 2022-2023 (opens new window)
To view Annual Reports please follow the link to Publications and Forms page.