HR Business Partner

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 Retail 

Ampol Retail is one of Australia’s largest convenience and fuel networks. We serve millions of customers each year - whether they’re fuelling up, grabbing coffee, or picking up dinner on the go. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do. From frontline teams to support roles, we focus on simple, friendly service that makes life easier for our customers - wherever their journey takes them. 

About the role 

We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Business Partner to support our above-store Retail central support teams during a critical period of transformation on a 6-month, max-term contract. Based in Alexandria, this role partners with senior leaders across Property, Merchandising, Pricing and Commercial Operations, and the Retail Solutions Group, providing both BAU support and contributing to a large-scale upcoming project. 

This is a high-impact role that combines strategic partnering with hands-on delivery. You will play a key role in supporting organisational design, coaching leaders, and ensuring effective implementation of people initiatives across a diverse portfolio. It offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to meaningful change in a fast-paced retail environment. 

Key responsibilities 

• Provide advice and coaching to leaders on people matters, ensuring alignment with P&C processes and policies across performance, reward, engagement, development and ER matters  
• Partner with General Managers to deliver Business Partnering support across central Retail functions  
• P&C lead support to key transformation and change programs  
• Analyse people data and insights to inform recommendations and drive decision making  
• Support cyclical P&C processes including goal setting, performance reviews, remuneration reviews and talent planning  
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, including Peakon feedback cycles  
• Provide ER guidance where required and act as a point of escalation, working closely with the advisory team  
• Support leaders in navigating complex people matters and determining appropriate outcomes  
• Contribute to continuous improvement of people processes, systems and policies 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders in a Business Partnering capacity  
• Strong capability in organisational design and delivery of change and transformation initiatives  
• Demonstrated ability to coach leaders and build leadership capability  
• Experience working with talent, capability and workforce planning frameworks  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret people data and translate insights into practical actions  
• Pragmatic and outcome-focused approach, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments  
• Highly collaborative, with the ability to quickly build trust and influence stakeholders  
• Clear and confident communication style, with the ability to guide leaders through change  
• Strong problem-solving capability and sound judgement in complex situations  
• Experience in retail or similar fast-paced, multi-site environments preferred  

Benefits 

• Our total remuneration is competitive.  
• 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.  
• 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.  

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