Ampol

Transport Operations Manager

Ampol  •  State of Western Australia, AU (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

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 

An exciting opportunity is available to join Ampol Petroleum Distributors as a Transport Operations Manager based in Kwinana, WA. You will oversee the safe and compliant operation of the Perth and Albany depot.

This includes overseeing the Transport fleet, Administration team and unmanned diesel stops, while managing SME customer relationships. Leading the administration team and tanker drivers, you will ensure efficient bulk fuel deliveries that meets customer expectations and drives strong performance across financial, legislative, and HSE outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Perth and Albany depot, ensuring compliance with Ampol and regulatory requirements

  • Manage bulk tanker and lubricants operations, including overseeing scheduling, delivery performance, and cost efficiency

  • Maintain asset reliability through effective repairs, maintenance, and capital works programs

  • Build strong SME customer relationships, drive customer service excellence, and identify new business opportunities

  • Monitor financial performance to drive profitability and identify cost and margin improvements

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, delegation, and role modelling Ampol’s values

  • Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to all HSE and regulatory requirements

About you

A people focused leader who actively drives a strong, positive culture and fosters high performance through engagement, clear direction and accountability. Solutions focused with a continuous improvement mindset, consistently identifying and implementing operational efficiencies to improve service delivery and business outcomes. Brings hands on leadership experience, ideally from a small to medium enterprise environment, the ability to execute day to day operations with excellence. Highly effective in stakeholder and customer management.

Qualification & Experience

  • Current Driver’s Licence (essential)

  • Qualifications in Business, Logistics/Transport, or Marketing (desirable)

  • Experience in supply chain/operations management, customer service, and people leadership

  • Knowledge of petroleum transport legislation, including OH&S, environmental, and trade compliance requirements

  • Understanding of Dangerous Goods Code and transport regulations, with exposure to heavy vehicle fleet operations (desirable)

  • Strong commercial, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a focus on performance outcomes

  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, with high energy, resilience, and a calm approach under pressure

  • Strong computer skills, highly self-motivated with a strong customer service focus

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   

   

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications close on 18 August 2026

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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About 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.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Alexandria, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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