Workers Compensation & Wellbeing Lead

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

At AbbVie, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Workers Compensation & Wellbeing Lead to lead our injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-work strategy across Australia and New Zealand. Based in Mascot (relocating to Sydney CBD in Q4 2026), this role offers significant autonomy, strategic influence and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a highly respected global biopharmaceutical organisation.

This is a unique opportunity, part time or full time depending on your preference, to own the end-to-end employee recovery journey, partnering with employees, leaders, insurers and rehabilitation providers to deliver positive health outcomes while reducing organisational risk. You will oversee Workers Compensation claims, injury management and return-to-work programs, ensuring employees receive the support they need to recover safely and sustainably.

Beyond injury management, you will play a key role in shaping AbbVie's wellbeing strategy, strengthening psychosocial risk capability and fostering a culture where safety, health and wellbeing are embedded into everyday leadership. Working closely with senior leaders, HR and external partners, you will use data and insights to influence decision-making, drive continuous improvement and help create a workplace where people can thrive.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

• Actively foster and lead a ‘safety first’ mindset among all employees through visible leadership, regular engagement and delivery of effective training tailored for office and field environments.
• Lead the business’s capability in identifying, preventing and managing psychosocial risks; ensure mental and emotional wellbeing frameworks are embedded to mitigate risk.
• Oversee the end-to-end worker health lifecycle including:
  • Implement proactive wellbeing and mental health initiatives
  • Manage incident prevention, immediate response, and deep-dive investigations (root case analysis) for both physical and psychological incidents
  • Coordinating all aspects of WorkCover claims and injury case management
  • Facilitating timely and positive Return to Work outcomes that prioritize holistic recovery
• Independently identify and lead strategic projects focused on proactive wellbeing management, resilience-building initiatives and the physical safety of our staff 
• Maintain full compliance with local/state ANZ WHS legislation and company. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for all environments, specifically including field activities and business-wide activities.
• Develop, implement and maintain updated affiliate Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans; ensuring preparedness frameworks are regularly reviewed, tested and aligned with organisational risk priorities and regulatory expectations.
• Advise the leadership team on holistic safety risk (including personal due diligence obligations), providing data-driven insights into both physical safety metrics and psychosocial health trends.
• Provide hands-on WHS guidance across all departments, ensuring that office staff and field teams are appropriately trained and have direct access to expert assistance.
• Report any adverse event within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that adverse events are appropriately captured and forwarded to pharmacovigilance within required timeframes, and support AE reconciliation activities
• Assist with the management of systems, relevant databases, workflow and documentation for the compassionate supply program to ensure required timelines are met
• Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies and promote a safe work environment at all times.
• Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties such as administrative duties, as requested.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in WHS/EHS or equivalent 
• Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training  
• Return to Work Coordinator Certificate and Qualified First Aider  
• In-depth expertise in Work Cover, Rehabilitation, Return to Work, and Injury Management legislation  
• Comprehensive end-to-end injury management, including workers’ compensation  
• Proven track record in interpreting legislation and developing compliance programs  
• Exceptional coordination and stakeholder management skills within a matrixed environment (reporting globally with a dotted line to General Manager and Board) 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities  
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude  
• Advanced time management and organisational skills 
• Proven ability to build business capability in managing mental health and emotional risks in a corporate environment. 
• Proficient in business continuity planning and emergency management  
• Skilled in WHS auditing, obtaining accreditations, and driving continuous improvements  
• Extensive experience implementing WHS/EHS best practices and processes 

Flexibility and Availability: In line with Australia’s 'Right to Disconnect' legislation, we recognise and respect employees' right to refuse contact outside of their working hours, unless such refusal is deemed unreasonable. As we operate in an international, matrixed environment, there may be occasions where your role requires participation in business meetings outside of standard hours. We value and support flexibility and appreciate your willingness to occasionally accommodate these requests to ensure effective collaboration and communication within our global team. 

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace that values and respects every individual. We are committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability. We ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process without discrimination against any employee or applicant because of, and not limited to, race, religion, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or marital status. Our hiring process is flexible and accessible, so if you have any specific requests or accessibility requirement, please feel comfortable to let our team know by emailing CareersANZ@abbvie.com or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.

WAYS WE WORK

• All For One Abbvie; We weigh all decisions against the common good. We inspire, share and create as a team. We solve problems for all rather than serving our immediate team.
• Decide Smart & Sure; We make intelligent decisions to create the best outcomes. We act quickly, embrace experimentation, and learn what doesn’t work and get on to what does.
• Agile & Accountable; We streamline and eliminate unnecessary obstacles. We plan but adapt as we go. We delegate and make tough decisions to ensure focus on results, staying keenly aware of the urgency in all we do.
• Clear & Courageous; Open, honest, candid dialogue is core to our work and how we act with each other. We share information freely and continuously to find solutions. We admit mistakes. We grow stronger by putting the courage of our conviction to the test.
• Make Possibilities Real; We question with endless curiosity. We’re never satisfied with good enough—patients depend on us to deliver more. We challenge ourselves to find creative, constructive solutions to turn possibilities into reality.

CODE OF CONDUCT & BUSINESS INTEGRITY STATEMENT

• AbbVie is committed to observing high integrity and ethical standards in all its business dealings with our customers, with each other, business partners and suppliers. 
• AbbVie as a responsible corporate citizen will adhere to these standards, as well as to local, national and international laws. 
• All AbbVie employees are responsible for maintaining the Company’s reputation for conduct in accordance with the highest level of business integrity, ethics and compliance with the law. 
• Soliciting and/or accepting/attempting/offering bribes or any illegal gratification is therefore cause for immediate dismissal. 
• AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, serving our community, and embracing diversity and inclusion. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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