Global Occupational Health & Wellness Director

ph3The Opportunity: /h3 pThe Global Occupational Health Wellness Director is responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving a global strategy and operating model for Occupational Health (OH) including Injury and Workers’ Compensation case management, Employee wellness, and Occupational Health Protection (IH). /p pThis is a high visibility and impact role that ensures compliance, protects and promotes worker health, reduces injury-related risk, and supports business performance across all global operations. It will likely be based in the United States but there is scope for the right person to be based in the Australian head office.br/ /p h3Scope Impact: /h3 pThe role has stewardship of the Global strategy and operating model for Occupational Health including Injury and WorkersComp management, employee wellness, ergonomics, mental health (ISO 45003), occupational hygiene, and governance of onsite medical services. /p pEngaging with key stakeholders within the EHS Function, Sales and Marketing, Research Development, Manufacturing and Plasma business units to ensure compliance and generate continuous improvement. /p pMore specifically, the role is required to provide: /p ul lipInjury Management and Workers’ Compensation leadership in the U.S. including claims governance, medical oversight, and return-to-work integration. /p /li lipOversight of international injury management and return-to-work frameworks including early intervention programs and optimization of self-insurance injury management in Australia. /p /li lipEmployee Wellness leadership, chairing the Global Health and Wellness Committee and ensuring employees’ wellness is an integral part of the Global Occupational Health and Wellness Strategy, operating model and plan. /p /li lipServe as a global liaison across EHS, HR, Legal/Privacy, Risk/Insurance, Business Continuity, Facilities, and site leadership to develop and implement fit-for-purpose plans that advance organizational objectives. /p /li lipConduct strategic assessments of operating models, including resourcing and Health Wellness functions, to identify and implement solutions that optimize efficiency through the effective use of internal and external resources. /p /li /ul h3The Role: /h3 ul lipDevelop and implement a global Occ Health Wellness strategy aligned with EHS vision. /p /li lipLead Injury Management and Workers’ Compensation programs across the US, Europe and Australia, ensuring compliant handling, medical quality, and efficient claim resolution. /p /li lipEstablish global standards, clinical protocols, and IH governance systems. /p /li lipLead global case management including early communication, functional capacity evaluations, and accommodation assessments. /p /li lipGovern Australian self-insurance injury management systems and compliance audits. /p /li lipOversee international Early Intervention programs focusing on rapid triage and injury minimization, capacity and “workability” function retention. /p /li lipLead OH/IH global teams and manage external vendor performance. /p /li lipOwn global Occupational Health data systems, KPIs, and reporting. /p /li /ul h3Skills Experience (preferred): /h3 ul lipAdvanced clinical or scientific degree (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistance, a Master’s in Public Health or Master’s in Nursing with a focus on Occupational Medicine. /p /li lip10+ years Occupational Health leadership in multinational or regulated industries. /p /li lipStrong experience with U.S. Injury Management and Workers’ compensation programs. /p /li lipKnowledge of Australian self-insurance injury management and Early Intervention programs. /p /li lipFamiliarity with OSHA, EU OSH, Australian Commonwealth Work Health and Safety law, ISO 45001/45003, and ACGIH/NIOSH frameworks. /p /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications: /h3 ul lipExperience leading global workers’ compensation transformation. /p /li lipImplementation of global Occupational Health digital systems. /p /li lipExperience with ESG metrics and cross-cultural leadership. /p /li lipStrategic leadership and influence. /p /li lipClinical and technical rigor. /p /li lipData-driven decision-making. /p /li lipChange management and communication excellence. /p /li lipInclusive leadership and global team development. /p /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr