EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ADVISOR

At Ampol, we believe in the Power of Us - the extraordinary power of people to connect, act, and make a difference.   

As a leading energy company operating across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and from the United States, our work spans fuel supply, energy solutions, convenience retail, infrastructure, trading and shipping. Every role at Ampol plays a part in something bigger - powering progress for our customers, communities, and people.   

Your career here is yours to shape. We back our people with real opportunities, the tools to grow, and a culture that rewards ownership and initiative. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or taking on something new, we’ll support you to power a career that works for you.   

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued - because when people are free to be themselves, powerful things happen. 

About Group Corporate 

Our Group teams enable the broader business to perform - providing strategic, financial, legal, people and governance expertise. With roles across Australia, Singapore and the US, we’re critical partners to the business and help shape Ampol’s future. 

We work across borders, collaborate widely, and lead with purpose - always looking for ways to improve how we operate, support our people, and deliver results. 

About the role 

As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting leaders across the business with employee relations case management and advice. Working closely with stakeholders, you will provide practical, compliant and technically sound guidance across a wide range of ER matters including performance management, investigations, disciplinary action and terminations. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will help leaders navigate complex people issues, interpret industrial instruments and employment legislation, and manage risk while achieving fair, consistent and timely outcomes. This role offers exposure to a diverse and dynamic ER portfolio and the opportunity to contribute to strong governance, compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation. 

This is a permanent, full-time role that can be based in our Alexandria NSW or Brisbane office with hybrid working arrangements.  

Key responsibilities 

• Manage end-to-end employee relations case management across the business  
• Provide advice on ER matters including investigations, disciplinary action, termination and non-work-related illness or injury  
• Interpret and apply employment policies, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and relevant legislation  
• Coach and support leaders through formal and informal ER processes and meetings  
• Build strong stakeholder relationships as a trusted ER advisor  
• Identify and manage ER risk, ensuring consistent and compliant outcomes  
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of ER procedures, guidelines and documentation 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Law or equivalent experience  
• Demonstrated experience in an ER or HR Advisor role with hands-on case management  
• Working knowledge of Awards, Enterprise Agreements and Australian employment legislation  
• Ability to manage complexity, analyse issues and provide practical solutions  
• Strong communication skills with confidence engaging leaders at all levels 

Benefits 

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!  
• We are flexible. Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.  
• Remote Working. Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).  
• We value recognition.  We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values.  
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.  
• Baby Care Package - financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.  
• Need some wheels? Novated Lease options are available.  
• Invest in your future with the Employee Share Scheme  
• Leave Options – Flexible leave options include generous annual leave, optional additional purchased leave and wellbeing days throughout the year. 
• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.    

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.