About the Organisation

Founded in 1937 in Milan, Mapei is a leading global chemical manufacturing company servicing the global construction industry. Mapei has contributed to the construction of some of the most important architectural and infrastructural works worldwide. With a 4 billion Euro turnover in 2022, 25 Product lines, 32 Main research centres in 20 countries, 100,000 tons CO2 offset, 92 manufacturing plants in 5 continents, 102 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries, the Group employs more than 12,000 staff worldwide.

In Australia, the state-of-the-art plant in Brisbane produces over 57 thousand tons of product each year and up to 15 million litres of liquid product. The facility also houses R&D;, quality control laboratories and training centre to develop industry technical expertise.

As a market leader, Mapei Australia understands and recognises the contribution employees make to the success of our business. We are proud to be ranked among the "World’s Best Employers" with Forbes’ and Statista acknowledging Mapei’s global endeavours excel in terms of corporate impact and image, talent development, gender equality and social responsibility.

This is a great opportunity to join an industry leader who manufactures high-quality innovative construction products in this critical maintenance role.

About the opportunity

The Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager is a national leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving a robust safety management system across all operations. Working within a chemical manufacturing environment for the building industry, this role is critical to ensuring compliance with all applicable WHS legislation, building a strong and proactive safety culture, and protecting the physical and psychological wellbeing of all employees.

The role carries responsibility for governance, risk management, training, incident investigation, claims management, and the development of practical safety tools that enable managers to fulfil their safety obligations with confidence.

About the role

- Ensure full organisational compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, associated regulations, codes of practice, and relevant Australian Standards applicable to Mapei Australia

- Monitor and interpret emerging WHS legislative changes,



providing proactive advice and recommendations to leadership team and management

- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a robust WHS governance framework, including policies, procedures, standards, and protected operating procedures

- Manage all regulatory reporting obligations, including notifiable incidents to relevant state/territory regulators

- Ensure maintenance of WHS registers including hazard registers, risk registers, and legal compliance registers

- Prepare and present governance and compliance reports to the Leadership Team and relevant committees

- Influence and support managers to meet their legislative and organisational WHS responsibilities

- Develop and implement waste management programs that ensure proper handling, storage, disposal, and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials

- Develop and test emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as fires, chemical spills, natural disasters, and medical emergencies. Coordinate drills and exercises to ensure employees are well-prepared

- Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and hazardous conditions using structured methodologies (e.g. ICAM or 5 Whys analysis)

- Ensure investigations are thorough, timely, objective, and result in meaningful corrective actions with clear accountability and close-out timeframes

- Oversee workers' compensation and injury management processes nationally, working closely with HR and external insurers to support workers in early and safe return-to-work

- Maintain accurate incident records and claims data; identify trends and implement preventative measures

- Manage relationships with external regulators, legal counsel, and insurers as required.

About you

- Tertiary qualification in Work Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related discipline

- Minimum 5 years' experience in management WHS role within a complex or multi-disciplinary organisation

- Proven experience in manufacturing, chemical,



hazardous materials, or similarly regulated high-risk industries highly regarded

- Sound working knowledge of the WHS Act 2011, associated regulations, and state/territory harmonization legislation

- Demonstrated experience leading safety culture change programs and measuring cultural maturity over time

- Hands-on experience in incident investigation using structured methodologies (e.g., ICAM, Root Cause Analysis)

- Practical experience in workers' compensation and injury management across multiple Australian jurisdictions

- Experience partnering with HR on psychosocial hazard identification and management

- Experience leading, mentoring, or managing WHS/EHS direct reports

- Demonstrated experience managing WHS compliance, incident investigations, and injury management programs

- Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 or AS/NZS 4801 safety management systems

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

- High levels of personal integrity, professional judgement, and the courage to challenge unsafe practices.

Why Choose Mapei?

Job Security & Growth Join a stable, growing company with 87 years of success and substantial expansion plans. Our upcoming Melbourne facility opening in 2026 creates exciting career advancement opportunities.

Global Recognition Be part of a company recognized as one of the "World's Best Employers" by Times, Forbes and Statista.

Competitive Package We offer a competitive remuneration package designed to attract outstanding candidates, reflecting the pivotal nature of this role.

Location Based at our Wacol Office in Brisbane.

Next Steps

If you have the skills we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected global company where your expertise will make a real difference to our operations and growth.

We're looking for candidates who meet our requirements and have the experience outlined above. If this sounds like you and you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you're interested in joining the Mapei Australia team. We look forward to learning more about you and discussing how you can support the team.

📌 WHS Manager (Brisbane)
🏢 Mapei Australia
📍 Brisbane