Monthly payment - due on the 7th of each month
Employers whose levy is a $2000 or more per year pay their levy monthly in arrears. Levy payments are due on the seventh of each month. There are various payment methods, but because some methods can take up to 48 hours to reach us, we recommend that you process your levy payments by the fourth of each month to avoid a possible late payment fee.
Download the 2008-2009 Levy payment record [638KB]
Nil returns
If you are a monthly levy payer and you have not had to remunerate your workers during a particular month, you should submit a nil return to WorkCover. For example, you could be an apple and pear grower who employs fruit pickers seasonally, or a grazier who employs shearers for a few weeks each year.
Employers who have an established pattern of seasonal employment may submit nil returns in advance for the months when they do not expect to be paying workers.
For more information about making levy payments view the Employer FAQs, contact us to make an inquiry or phone the Service Centre on 13 18 55.
Employers are required to pay a levy to WorkCover to cover your workers and your business for workers compensation. The Levy information booklet has been designed to help you understand your obligations.
Annual payment - due 31st July each year
An annual levy payer is an employer whose asessed levy per annum is less than $2000. We ask employers in this category to pay their levy annually 'in arrears' along with their completed annual reconciliation statement.
A minimum levy of $50, plus 10 per cent GST, plus the occupational health and safety (OHS) fee is payable each financial year per employer registration. Statements are sent automatically at the end of each financial year.
Employers who pay their levy annually need to submit their reconciliation and make the payment by July 31. The Levy payment record can assist you to manage your payments and keep accurate records.
If you're unable to pay your levy by the end of July, please contact our Service Centre on 13 18 55.