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OverviewPermanent Full-time || Lytton RefineryExciting opportunity to provide leadership and drive cultural uplift resulting in improved process safety performance.Ampol has been proudly fueling Australia since 1900. 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 offer the opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts who help Ampol remain a leader in the energy supply chain.This role supports our commitment to delivering value for our customers and our people through safe, reliable, and competitive operations. We continue to innovate through new energy and fuel solutions to power better journeys, today and tomorrow.Job DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Process Safety professional to join our Manufacturing team at the Lytton Refinery. In this leadership role, you will manage process safety risks and drive strong process safety performance across the site. You will lead the Process Safety Team and be accountable for key process safety systems, including Management of Change, Risk Management, and Process Hazard Analysis, as well as maintaining the site''s Major Hazard Facility (MHF) licence and leading updates to the MHF Safety Case.You will provide direction and guidance to Operations and Projects, ensuring effective implementation of process safety and risk management systems. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, governance, reporting, and ownership of applicable OEMS elements, with accountability for driving continuous improvement in process safety performance at the refinery. You will also act as the primary relationship manager with the Queensland Government MHF regulator, representing the site and ensuring constructive, compliant, and transparent engagement.This role offers the opportunity to have a significant impact on site process safety performance while working closely with senior operational, maintenance and engineering stakeholders in a complex, major-hazard environment.ResponsibilitiesLead the Process Safety team, including work planning, budgeting, capability uplift and professional development, while contributing to the broader Refinery leadership community.Proactively engage with site and front-line teams to provide coaching, guidance and training that strengthens process safety and risk awareness.Own and manage Process Safety risk assessment processes and core process safety management systems, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement.Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Refinery Management of Change (RMOC), ensuring robust and effective change management across Lytton.Maintain stewardship of the Lytton Major Hazard Facility (MHF) Safety Case, including ongoing development, regulatory alignment, incident reporting and investigation oversight.Provide expert recommendations and solutions by evaluating complex risks, systems and data, driving improvements to policies, standards, DMS quality, and operational practices.About youYou are a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving a positive safety culture. You demonstrate safe ways of working and spend time with teams observing, coaching, and supporting them to achieve better safety outcomes. You collaborate effectively with other teams, share information, and hold yourself and others accountable to deliver strong results.QualificationsTertiary qualifications in Engineering or Chemistry.Chartered Registered Professional Engineer QLD (RPEQ) is essential.Proven extensive experience in process safety roles in Oil Refining or other hazardous process industries.Extensive people and project leadership experience.Knowledge of risk management, change management and operational readiness.Trained HAZOP leader.Strong influencing and negotiation skills.Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).Strong stakeholder management and engagement with both external and internal parties.Additional InformationOur benefits:Competitive total remuneration 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 with discounts and cashbacks at 500+ retailers.Internal recognition platform highlighting achievements that demonstrate our capabilities and values.Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning.Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks paid; up to a year off unpaid.BabyCare package: financial and flexible support for parents transitioning back to work.Novated lease options.Employee Share Scheme.Wellbeing leave and leave purchasing options.One paid day of volunteering per year with Ampol Foundation partners.Sounds like you? Please apply now. Applications close on 12 February 2026.We''re an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and diverse sexualities and genders, including transgender individuals. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr