Mechanical Coordinator

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Lytton, QLD.
• Bring your mechanical maintenance knowledge and expertise to make an impact
• Great opportunity to build and develop a career within the Lytton Refinery

About Ampol

Our company has always been about more than fuel. Fuel may be the foundation of our business, but our motivation and purpose come 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   

About the role:

Reporting to the Program Maintenance Superintendent, we are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Coordinator to join our Major Maintenance / Program Maintenance team at the Lytton Refinery.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and coordinating the annual major maintenance campaign, which includes exchanger process cleaning, vessel recharges, process line integrity checks, statutory vessel inspection and coordination of mini outages.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of the annual Major Maintenance campaign.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Chair meetings efficiently to support planning, execution, and issue resolution throughout maintenance activities.
• Promote and uphold safety standards while driving effective problem-solving to achieve successful operational outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in processes, systems, and procedures, and contribute to change initiatives and continuous development.

About you:

You bring a positive, can-do attitude and proven experience in a similar role. You excel at problem-solving and managing complex situations, taking accountability for meeting commitments and delivering results. You are driven by continuous improvement, always seeking opportunities to optimise processes and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Key skills and experience:

• Previous experience working within a Major Hazard Facility is desirable.
• Tertiary or trade qualifications in an engineering or mechanical discipline.
• Experience or exposure to Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Project management skills are highly regarded.
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical thinking.
• Proven track record of driving and championing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar maintenance management systems is desirable.
• Safety-focused mindset with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Our benefits:

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company performance incentive, employee share offers and discounts on Fuel for two privately used cars (25% and 100% discount) 
• 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). In addition to the 12 months of unpaid parental leave, employees may apply for a further 12 months of unpaid parental leave (a total of 24 months for 
  each birth)
• Baby Care 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. 

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications closes on the 16th November 2025