Senior Internal Communications Specialist

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 the role 
As a Senior Internal Communications Specialist, you will lead the communications strategy and execution for Ampol’s Technology, Digital and Data (TDD) function, supporting around 400 employees across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Acting as the custodian of TDD’s narrative, you will shape and articulate the function’s purpose, vision and strategic value, ensuring it is clearly understood across the business and aligned to Ampol’s broader objectives.  
The Technology, Digital and Data (TDD) group at Ampol is dedicated to empowering our business through technology-enabled differentiation and strengthening our foundations to build sustainable value for the future. TDD is a team that thrives on the challenge of innovation - dreaming up big ideas, questioning the norm, and tackling complex problems - shaping a future that not only meets the needs of today but anticipates the demands of tomorrow.   
This is a highly visible role working closely with the TDD Leadership team reporting through to Group Communications. You will translate complex, multi-source information into compelling, business-relevant narratives, support executive and board reporting, and drive engagement through impactful internal communications. More broadly, you will help embed Ampol values, positioning TDD as a critical enabler of Ampol’s strategy and transformation. 

This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Alexandria HQ. 
 
Key responsibilities 

• Lead the development and execution of the internal communications strategy for TDD  
• Own and evolve TDD’s overarching narrative, articulating strategic value and performance  
• Synthesise inputs across Finance, Delivery, Cyber, Data and Strategy  
• Translate technical updates into clear, business-focused messaging for non-technical audiences  
• Deliver internal and change communications initiatives including town halls, newsletters and intranet content  
• Align messaging with Ampol’s enterprise narrative  
• Build and enhance TDD’s internal brand and profile across the organisation  
• Support broader Group Communications initiatives as required 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for senior executives, Board and employee audiences  
• Strong executive presence with the ability to distil complexity into clear, compelling narratives  
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including CTO level  
• Experience synthesising complex, multi-source data into strategic insights and communications  
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to lead programs across multiple senior stakeholders  
• Experience in internal communications, change communications or corporate communications roles  
• Ability to challenge constructively and drive outcomes through fact-based, persuasive communication  
• Experience operating within a large, complex organisation 
• Experience within a technology, digital or data function environment highly desirable  
• Data visualisation capability and experience using AI-enabled tools highly desirable 

Benefits 

• Our total remuneration is competitive. This is across base salary, car allowance, a company 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.  
• Remote Working: Support for up to 3 months remote international working (conditional to 5 days paid leave for every 30 days of remote work).  
• 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.  
• 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 –  Flexible leave options include annual leave, wellbeing and bonus days throughout the year and optional additional purchased leave. 
• Care for your Community. Spend one paid day a year volunteering with one of our Ampol Foundation partners.  

Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today.