Manager Infrastructure Process Safety

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  

Reporting to the GM Infrastructure Operations Excellence, the Manager Infrastructure Process Safety is responsible for leading the deployment and stewardship of the Infrastructure process safety strategy. This role ensures that Business Unit-specific resources are allocated to support day-to-day operations, while pooled resources are effectively deployed across infrastructure improvement initiatives and projects. Build a culture where Business Units are accountable for assets and own the risks and regulatory compliance obligations and are appropriately supported by OE Partnering resources that provide practice and pragmatic advice. This is a permanent, fulltime role based in our Alexandria HQ Sydney or Brisbane.

Key responsibilities   

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of Infrastructure process safety frameworks, standards and critical controls.  

• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, Group standards and industry best practice to strengthen process safety performance.  

• Drive the consistent implementation, verification and effectiveness of critical risk controls across Infrastructure operations.  

• Lead the deployment of process safety partnering resources to support operational activities and risk management 

• Lead and coordinate broader initiatives and projects to drive strategic outcomes  

• Provide expert advice and oversight on hazard identification, risk assessment and complex process safety decisions.  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, governance functions and key business stakeholders to ensure effective compliance and oversight.  

• Support Business Units in enhancing process safety performance, regulatory compliance, assurance activities and audit readiness.  

• Develop process safety capabilities and foster a culture of ownership, prevention and continuous improvement  

Key skills and experience 

• Masters degree or equivalent level in Engineering, chemical or process, RPEQ certification 

• Demonstrated extensive experience in process engineering  across complex infrastructure or high risk, heavy industrial environments such as mineral processing, oil and gas or power generation, with extensive understanding of operational risk and safety challenges.  

• Demonstrated managerial level experience in planning, managing, organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework 

• Detailed knowledge of management of change processes and an approved advanced risk assessment facilitator (eg. HAZOP leader) 

• Works at an advanced level to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required 

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 14 August 2026