Newcastle Airport Manager at Ampol

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget Management, Operational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Contract Portfolio Management, Industrial Relations, Safety Management Systems, Asset Integrity Management, Fuel Quality Management, Project Management, Communication Skills, Heavy Combination (HC) Licence, Dangerous Goods Licence, Aviation Refuelling, Strategic Planning, Cost Control, Team Development

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

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 Reporting to the Aviation Regional Manager, this leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially sustainable operation of the airport, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence and a positive experience for customers, airlines and stakeholders. Based at Newcastle Airport, you will lead a team of 2-3 direct reports and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day management of airport operations. This position requires flexibility to work shift work on day shift rotating across 7 days a week. Key responsibilities Site Leadership & Safety Performance: Lead and develop a competent site operations team, ensuring training, authorisations and safety management systems are embedded, applied consistently and compliant against requirements. Operational Excellence & Asset Integrity: Ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of JUHI, depot, hydrant, refuelling and associated infrastructure, maintaining asset integrity, quality assurance standards and accurate operational documentation. Fuel Quality, Inventory & Service Delivery: Oversee aviation fuel quality management, stock control, product receipts and refuelling operations to ensure accurate, on‑time and high‑quality service for airlines and customers, including management of split contracts and participant balances. Commercial, Cost & Project Management: Control operating costs through effective budgeting and expenditure management, while coordinating capital works, maintenance and improvement projects to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency. Governance, JV & Stakeholder Engagement: Fulfil Site Manager and Joint Venture obligations, including compliance with operating agreements, audits, reporting, lease conditions and airport engagement, while representing the organisation with regulators, airlines and JV participants. Planning and Organising: Works with full competence to plan, organise, prioritise and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Action Planning: Works with full competence to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. About you A people-focused leader who cultivates a strong, positive culture and drives high performance through engagement, empowerment, accountability, and collaboration. Demonstrates a proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Focused on delivering efficient, sustainable business outcomes while fostering innovation and enhancing team capability. Above all, champions safety as a core value, ensuring safe work practices, risk management, and a strong safety culture are embedded in all aspects of operations and decision making. Key skills and experience Demonstrated experience managing budgets, controlling costs, optimising supplier performance, and operational outcomes. Proven track record in leading operational performance, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery, business continuity, and achievement of strategic objectives. Strong people leadership capability, with experience in supporting and motivating teams to translate business strategy into action and foster a high-performing, values-driven culture. Holds a current Heavy Combination (HC) licence and willingness to obtain a Dangerous goods licence Ability to commit to a shift pattern roster on dayshift Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across internal and external networks. Experience managing complex contract portfolios, negotiating service-level agreements, and industrial relations matters. Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and communicate clearly across all levels of the organisation, both verbally and in writing. Aviation refuelling experience and/or willingness to obtain refuelling capability 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. Want to take your career to the next level? Apply today. Applications close on 02 August 2026 Additional Information By clicking apply, you confirm you have read and agree to our Ampol Recruitment Privacy Collection Statement. 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. Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Functional Area: Supply & Operations

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe, efficient, and commercially sustainable operation of the airport, including regulatory compliance and asset integrity. Leads a site operations team to ensure high-quality aviation fuel service delivery and effective stakeholder engagement.