Integrated Ops & Maintenance Systems Lead

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 Infrastructure 
Ampol has been proudly fuelling Australia since 1900, from humble beginnings, through 120 years of growth and change. We are the operational heart of the business, responsible for the refinement and distribution of petrol and petroleum products. Our operations span the country and working with us will provide you with the opportunity to meet a diverse team of experts who help make Ampol the energy supply chain leader it is today.        

This purpose reflects our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people now, through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. As we look to the future, we will continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to deliver on powering better journeys, today and tomorrow.  

About the role 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Integrated Operations & Maintenance Systems Lead to join the Lytton Refinery. The role supports safe, reliable, and efficient refinery performance by ensuring Operations and Maintenance systems, standards, and practices are integrated and consistently applied. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, and Business Leaders, the position develops integrated plans, analyses performance and risk, and support disciplined execution. Acting as a peer and cross-functional connector, the role promotes shared accountability, challenges performance gaps, supports problem-solving, and strengthens organisational capability to deliver operational excellence. 

Key responsibilities  

• Drive safe, reliable, and efficient refinery performance through integrated Operations and Maintenance systems, standards, and practices.  

• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, and Business Leaders to align priorities and deliver integrated execution plans.  

• Analyse performance, risks, and dependencies to identify improvement opportunities and ensure plans are realistic and achievable.  

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional improvement initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, resourcing, and delivery of outcomes.  

• Act as custodian of agreed systems and ways of working, providing constructive challenge and ensuring compliance with site standards.  

• Strengthen organisational capability by coaching teams, supporting problem-solving, and providing leadership with clear insights on system health, risks, and performance. 

About you:  

You will bring proven experience in a similar role, with a demonstrated ability to integrate Operations and Maintenance systems, standards, and work practices to drive safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Your strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills will enable you to build effective partnerships across Business Teams, Maintenance, Planning & Scheduling, Engineering, and Execution functions, ensuring operational and maintenance plans are aligned and executed effectively. 

As a proactive problem solver, you will identify and manage risks, dependencies, gaps, and overlaps across planning and execution activities. You will also act as a trusted accountability partner, providing constructive challenge, reinforcing agreed standards and commitments, and fostering a culture of collaboration, shared ownership, and continuous improvement to achieve sustainable operational outcomes. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Management, or a related discipline.  

• Extensive experience in senior Operations, Maintenance, or Operational Leadership roles within complex industrial environments.  

• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks and relevant Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation.  

• Demonstrated application of safe work systems, procedures, and operational risk controls.  

• Advanced capability in measuring and evaluating operational performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and recommending actions to enhance business outcomes.  

• Proven ability to work independently, provide technical guidance, and influence stakeholders across multiple functions. 

Our Benefits 

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, a performance incentive, employee share offers and a 25% discount on Fuel for two privately used cars!     

• Access to Ampol's Benefits & Recognition platform: providing you access to retail discounts and cashbacks at over 500+ retailers in Australia that assist with everyday living expenses.    

• 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.     

• Paid Parental Leave - up to 12 weeks paid Parental leave, and up to a year off (unpaid)     

• BabyCare 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: We offer wellbeing leave and leave purchasing.    

• 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. Applications close on 28 August  2026