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Site Conversion Lead

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience leading large-scale operational or transformation programs
  • Strong understanding of frontline retail operations and site-based delivery
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Proven leadership experience developing and coaching teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead national site conversion deployment activities across the retail network
  • Oversee site readiness, branding, equipment changeovers, system cutovers and handovers
  • Manage deployment sequencing to minimise operational and trading impacts
  • Drive governance, assurance reporting and program visibility

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Governance
  • Coaching
  • Decision Making

About the company

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Ampol

Ampol is an independent Australian company and the leader in transport fuels in Australia and, through its acquisition of Z Energy, in New Zealand. We supply Australia's largest branded petrol and convenience network as well as refining, importing and marketing fuels and lubricants. As the energy transition progresses, we are building out our electric vehicle (EV) on-the-go public charging networks in Australia and NZ. We have a deep history spanning over 120 years and are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and New Zealand Exchange (NZX). Ampol supplies fuel to more than 110,000 business and SME customers in diverse sectors across the Australian and NZ economies, including mining, transport, marine, agriculture, aviation and other commercial and industrial sectors. Across our Australian and NZ retail networks, we serve approximately 4 million customers every week with fuel, convenience and EV charging products. Our ability to service our broad customer base is supported by our robust supply chain and strategic infrastructure positions. In Australia, that includes 15 terminals, 6 major pipelines, 53 wet depots, 1,790 Ampol branded sites (including 636 company-controlled retail sites) and one refinery located in Lytton, Queensland. In NZ, we have grown our presence through the acquisition of Z Energy. Our New Zealand operations now consists of 9 terminals and 513 sites (includes Z Energy and Caltex branded sites). This network is supported by over 9,100 people across Australia, NZ , Singapore and the United States of America (USA). In recent years, we have leveraged our Australian business to extend our supply chain and operations into international markets. This includes our Trading and Shipping business that operates out of Singapore and Houston in the USA, and our international storage positions across the Asia Pacific region and North America. Ampol also owns a 20% equity interest in Seaoil, a leading independent fuel company in the Philippines.

Company details

Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Job Description

  • 12 month contract
  • Location: Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne office
  • Hybrid working flexibility 

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 Site Conversion Lead, you will play a critical leadership role in delivering one of Ampol's most significant retail transformation programs. Reporting into the Centre of Excellence, you'll lead the national deployment and execution of site conversions, ensuring activities are delivered safely, consistently and in line with operational, governance and readiness requirements.

Leading a team of Site Conversion Advisors, you will work closely with Field Operation Integration Leads, the PMO, vendors and key stakeholders to coordinate conversion deployment across the country, minimise business disruption and drive successful outcomes at every stage of the rollout.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead national site conversion deployment activities across the retail network.
  • Oversee site readiness, branding, equipment changeovers, system cutovers and handovers.
  • Manage deployment sequencing to minimise operational and trading impacts.
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of Site Conversion Advisors.
  • Act as the key escalation point for deployment risks, issues and stakeholder concerns.
  • Drive governance, assurance reporting and program visibility.
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the conversion lifecycle.

About You

You're a proven operational leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoys bringing people together to deliver large-scale outcomes. With strong frontline retail experience and the ability to balance competing priorities, you can confidently lead deployment activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, governance and commercial outcomes.

You'll also bring:

  • Experience leading large-scale operational or transformation programs.
  • Strong understanding of frontline retail operations and site-based delivery.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  • Experience working across field operations and central support functions.
  • Strong capability in risk management, governance and operational decision-making.  
  • Proven leadership experience developing and coaching teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration, employee share offers and fuel discounts.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.
  • Career development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
  • Recognition programs that celebrate great work.

Ready to lead a nationally significant retail transformation program? Apply today.

Additional Information

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 We’re an equal opportunity workplace. We not only embrace diversity and inclusion; we celebrate what makes you unique. We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders (including if you identify as transgender). We also highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for roles with Ampol. 

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