Security Specialist (Retail Security & Risk 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

As a trusted subject matter expert, you will provide strategic guidance and operational support to the business. This role is crucial in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Ampol’s Security Risk Framework and Emergency Management planning.

Through deep expertise and proactive business partnering, the Security Specialist (Retail Security & Risk Business Partner), will ensure Ampol’s high standards are upheld ensuring the safety of our people, assets, and reputation.

Key responsibilities: 

• Proactively assess security gaps and implement solutions to protect retail operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including government agencies and law enforcement.
• Guide stakeholders on security risk management processes and controls.
• Deliver accurate reporting on security and loss prevention performance data.
• Uphold HSE standards and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks and investigating incidents.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Security Risk Management or tertiary qualifications in Security, WHS, or Risk-related disciplines.
• Proven background in security risk management for personnel and assets, with knowledge of security practices, standards, and systems.
• Competence in auditing management systems and advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel).
• Ability to provide expert advice and coaching to senior managers and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal communication and data analysis capabilities to influence decisions and develop processes addressing emerging security risks. 

Benefits

• 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.

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