This is a PROCESS SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT role with Ampol based in Lytton, QLD, AU Ampol Role Seniority - senior More about the PROCESS SAFETY SUPERINTENDENT role at Ampol Permanent Full-time || Lytton Refinery Exciting opportunity to provide leadership and drive cultural uplift resulting in improved process safety performance Lead the governance of and proactively strive to improve refinery process safety processes and systems 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. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Process Safety professional to join our Manufacturing team at the Lytton Refinery. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for managing process safety risks and driving strong process safety performance across the site. Leading the Process Safety Team you will have accountability 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 has a strong focus 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. Key responsibilities Lead the Process Safety team, including work planning, budgeting, capability uplift and professional development, while actively 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), with accountability for 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 you: You are a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving a positive safety culture. You consistently demonstrate safe ways of working, and your commitment to safety is evident through the time you spend with teams observing, coaching, and supporting them to achieve better safety outcomes. You collaborate naturally and effectively with other teams, openly sharing information, stepping in where needed, and holding yourself and others accountable to deliver strong results. Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or Chemistry discipline Chartered – Registered Professional Engineer QLD (RPEQ) is essential Proven extensive experience in process safety related 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 negotiable skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong stakeholder management and engagement both external and internal Additional Information 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. Sounds like you? Please apply now. Applications close on 12 February 2026 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Ampol team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Leading the Process Safety team Engaging with site teams Managing Process Safety systems Key Strengths ⚙️ Process safety management Leadership Regulatory compliance ⚠️ Risk management Change management Stakeholder engagement A Final Note: This is a role with Ampol not with Hatch.