Safety Specialist

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.   

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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 HSE Superintendent, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Safety Specialist to join the HSE team at the Lytton Refinery. In this lead role, you will develop and coordinate Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) projects and programs, supporting safe work systems, incident and injury management, and occupational health initiatives. You will play a key part in ensuring OH&S systems are effective in practice, while providing high-level support to the Health, Safety & Security Superintendent and acting in the role when required. 

As the refinery’s focal point for OH&S, you will provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with Work Health & Safety legislation and lead the identification, assessment, control, and evaluation of workplace hazards. You will partner with senior leaders, employees, and contractors to deliver expert guidance and coaching, and use your knowledge of refining processes and plant-specific risks to develop and implement practical risk mitigation strategies that protect our workforce. 

Key responsibilities  

• Lead and drive key OHS improvement initiatives to achieve zero harm at Lytton, ensuring contractor HSE alignment with site safety rules and processes. 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements, managing site activities to meet Work Health & Safety standards. 

• Foster a strong safety culture by proactively managing health, safety, and environmental risks through regular field presence, inspections, and coaching. 

• Review, update, and develop policies and procedures aligned with WHS legislation and best practice, contributing to the Operational Excellence Management System. 

•  Provide expert OHS guidance across operations, maintenance, office, and contractor teams, including incident investigations and corrective action planning. 

• Lead and support HSE planning and execution for major Turnaround & Inspection (T&I) events, including safety management plans, contractor onboarding, and high-risk work oversight (e.g., confined space and working at heights). 

• Monitor, audit, and report on refinery WHS performance (leading and lagging indicators), delivering strategic training programs and recommending actions to continuously improve safety outcomes. 

About you: 

You are a Safety Professional with extensive experience in high-risk environments, passionate about consulting, advising, and driving tangible safety improvements and outcomes. You have a proven track record in facilitating training, developing systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

With a genuine passion for safety, you are able to influence stakeholders at all levels, holding both yourself and others accountable. Your strong problem-solving skills enable you to identify root causes and implement effective, practical solutions to mitigate risks. 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (minimum Diploma level). 

• Demonstrated proven experience in a safety professional role within manufacturing, mining, construction, refining, or similar high risk industries. 

• Strong experience compiling and analysing safety data, with the ability to recommend and implement action plans to achieve measurable outcomes. 

• Demonstrated expertise in risk management processes, hazard identification, and technical problem-solving. 

• Proven track record in developing and delivering safety improvement initiatives and programs. 

• Experience facilitating training, leading group sessions, and delivering engaging presentations. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive behavioural change across diverse teams. 

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 20 March 2026 

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