General Manager Strategy & Architecture

About Ampol   

Powering better journeys, today and tomorrow. 

Our company has always been about more than fuel. Fuel may be the foundation of our business, but our motivation and purpose comes from the people, businesses, industries and communities we engage with.  From our origins until today, we’ve always been inspired by the role we can play in people’s lives – to keep them moving, to make journeys happen. Here at Ampol, we are proud of our heritage as Australia’s only owned fuel brand.   

For over 100 years we have supported Australians to travel far and wide, and we’ll be here for 100 more powering better journeys for today and tomorrow.

Tech, Digital & Data @ Ampol

As we embark on a transformative digital evolution, we are committed to making Ampol easier to work with and within, enhancing every interaction through innovative solutions.

Our approach is anchored in data-driven decision-making and advanced technology integration, allowing us to create seamless and personalized customer experiences that truly resonate. By prioritizing value-based decisions and outcomes, we ensure that our digital transformation will drive meaningful impact and measurable outcomes.

We are dedicated to empowering our business through technology-enabled differentiation, strengthening our foundations to build sustainable value for the future. Our team thrives on the challenge of innovation—dreaming up big ideas, questioning the norm, and tackling complex problems. Together, we are shaping a future that not only meets the needs of today but anticipates the demands of tomorrow.

Join us as we embrace this journey of transformation, committed to delivering exceptional value and experiences that make a lasting impact on our business, customers and industry.

About the role:

As Ampol accelerates its digital transformation, we are seeking an exceptional General Manager, Strategy & Architecture to play a critical role in shaping our enterprise’s future. In this strategic position, you will be responsible for developing and executing Technology, Digital, and Data (TDD) strategies that propel our organization forward, ensuring that our architectural framework aligns seamlessly with our overarching business goals.

In your initial phase, you will engage with key stakeholders to establish the Group Strategy & Architecture function, laying the groundwork for a robust strategic direction. Your portfolio will encompass the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge technology systems and infrastructure, collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure our TDD architecture supports Ampol’s current operations and anticipates future business needs.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager of Tech, Digital, and Data, this role is pivotal to our success, providing the vision and leadership necessary to guide our technology landscape as we strive for innovation and efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for architecture and technology, we invite you to join us in redefining how Ampol leverages technology to achieve its ambitious goals.

You’ll take us further by:

• Drive the development and implementation of a bold strategic vision in collaboration with senior leadership, setting the stage for transformative growth and innovation across the organization.
• Define and oversee a visionary enterprise architecture strategy that seamlessly aligns with and enhances the Group’s strategic goals, ensuring we are poised for future challenges and opportunities.
• Design and implement architectural frameworks that prioritize scalability, flexibility, and innovation, enabling Ampol to respond swiftly to market changes and customer needs.
• Lead dynamic strategic planning processes, formulating long-term objectives and actionable plans that align with Ampol’s ambitions and drive sustainable success.
• Design and implement architectural frameworks that prioritize scalability, flexibility, and innovation, enabling Ampol to respond swiftly to market changes and customer needs.
• Partner with business units and technology teams to ensure that architectural solutions not only support strategic priorities but also drive tangible value for the organization.
• Establish and enforce robust governance and risk frameworks for both strategy and architecture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Establish and nurture a high-performing architecture function within Ampol, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration that supports the organization’s strategic objectives.

We’d love it if you have:

• Proven track record in strategy development and enterprise architecture at an executive level, showcasing your ability to lead organizations through complex transformations and drive strategic initiatives that deliver measurable results.
• In-depth experience with strategic planning frameworks and architectural methodologies, such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar, allowing you to craft comprehensive strategies that align technology with business objectives and promote innovation. Experience working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a data-driven culture across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams in complex and rapidly changing environments. You thrive in dynamic settings, effectively managing ambiguity while inspiring your team to achieve excellence and adapt to evolving challenges.
• Strong strategic mindset, capable of envisioning the future landscape of technology and business, and translating that vision into actionable plans that drive the organization forward.
• Proven ability to identify and assess market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Exceptional enterprise leadership capabilities – with a focus on developing teams that are empowered to solve problems and drive results
• A track record of delivering results through strategic initiatives, demonstrating your ability to drive performance, achieve business objectives, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

We’ll take you further by:

• 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!
• We are flexible.  Many of our teams have embraced hybrid work, balancing time spent remote working, with time spent at an office to connect and work together where it adds value.
• 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.
• 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 – Up to 6 weeks annual leave and additional Wellbeing leave days.
• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners. 

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.