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About the Role

AbbVie is seeking a Workplace Health, Safety & Wellbeing Lead to champion a culture where people come first, drive a 'safety first' mindset, and lead the business's capability in psychosocial risk management and mental health. This role involves proactively managing wellbeing initiatives, injury prevention, WorkCover claims, case management, and Return to Work outcomes. You will lead the wellbeing agenda, strategic wellbeing projects, ensure compliance with ANZ WHS legislation, and partner with senior leadership to deliver data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

Foster and lead a ‘safety first’ mindset among all employees through visible leadership, regular engagement, and effective training.
Lead the business’s capability in identifying, preventing, and managing psychosocial risks; embed mental and emotional wellbeing frameworks.
Oversee the end-to-end worker health lifecycle, including implementing wellbeing and mental health initiatives.
Manage incident prevention, immediate response, and investigations for physical and psychological incidents.
Coordinate WorkCover claims and injury case management.
Facilitate timely and positive Return to Work outcomes.
Identify and lead strategic projects focused on proactive wellbeing management, resilience-building, and staff physical safety.
Maintain compliance with ANZ WHS legislation and company policies.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for all environments, including field and business-wide activities.
Develop, implement, and maintain affiliate Crisis Management, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery plans.
Advise the leadership team on holistic safety risk, providing data-driven insights on physical safety and psychosocial health trends.
Provide hands-on WHS guidance across all departments, ensuring staff are trained and have access to expert assistance.
Report adverse events within 24 hours as per AbbVie’s policies.
Ensure adverse events are captured and forwarded to pharmacovigilance within required timeframes.
Support Adverse Event reconciliation activities.
Assist with the management of systems, databases, workflow, and documentation for the compassionate supply program.
Proactively participate in AbbVie’s WHS programs, adhere to policies, and promote a safe work environment.
Adhere to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.
Perform other ad hoc administrative duties as requested.

Requirements

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.
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 to occasionally participate in business meetings outside of standard hours due to international, matrixed environment.
Adherence to AbbVie’s internal codes of conduct and compliance processes.

Skills

Psychosocial risk management
Mental health initiatives
Injury prevention
WorkCover claims management
Case management
Return to Work outcomes
Strategic wellbeing projects
WHS legislation compliance
Data-driven insights
Physical safety
Psychosocial health trends
Crisis Management
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery planning
Risk assessment
Stakeholder management
Communication
Strategic thinking
Problem-solving
Time management
Organisational skills
WHS auditing
Continuous improvement

Location

Mascot
Sydney CBD

Work Type

0.8 FTE
1 FTE
Hybrid

Experience Level

Workday Global Grade: 17

Education Level

Tertiary qualification in WHS/EHS or equivalent
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training
Return to Work Coordinator Certificate
Qualified First Aider

About the Company

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.
AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives, and embracing diversity and inclusion.
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.
AbbVie is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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 [email protected] or speaking with your Recruiter and we'll make any necessary adjustments to accommodate your needs.
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.