Lead - Contingent Workforce and Vendor Management

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Ampol is seeking a Lead - Contingent Workforce and Vendor Management to own the contingent workforce model across the Ampol Group and regions, including the on-site role in Alexandria, acting as the operational bridge between Talent Acquisition, hiring leaders and suppliers. The role centers on contractor recruitment, supplier performance, governance compliance and workforce insights, demanding a commercial mindset, strong stakeholder influence and a proven track record in TA operations, MSP environments or vendor management. You will build strong vendor partnerships, steward governance and drive process improvements while translating data into actionable insights to inform risk and value. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate governance, supplier management and workforce analytics; provide concrete examples of influencing senior leaders; highlight cross-functional collaboration and your adaptability to Ampol's flexible, inclusive culture and benefits.

Job Description

About Ampol

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. 

Our Group teams enable the broader business to perform - providing strategic, financial, legal, people and governance expertise. With roles across Australia, Singapore and the US, we’re critical partners to the business and help shape Ampol’s future. 

We work across borders, collaborate widely, and lead with purpose - always looking for ways to improve how we operate, support our people, and deliver results. 

About the role

At Ampol, we've transformed the way we engage, manage and govern our contingent workforce, creating an exciting opportunity for a Lead – Contingent Workforce & Vendor Management to take ownership of this critical capability across the Ampol Group and regions.

You will lead the delivery of our contingent workforce and vendor management model, acting as the key operational link between Talent Acquisition, hiring leaders and suppliers. With accountability for contractor recruitment, supplier performance, governance compliance and workforce insights, you'll ensure our model operates efficiently, commercially and consistently while continually identifying opportunities to improve processes, elevate the hiring experience and maximise value from our supplier partnerships. This is a highly visible senior individual contributor role suited to a commercially minded workforce, vendor management or talent professional who thrives on influencing stakeholders, driving operational excellence and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Ampol's contingent workforce and supplier management model, ensuring a high-quality, compliant and commercially effective service.
• Build strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, Procurement and business leaders to optimise workforce outcomes and supplier performance.
• Act as the custodian of contingent workforce governance, influencing stakeholders and driving consistent adoption of established workforce principles.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency and enhanced hiring manager experience.
• Utilise workforce data and insights to inform decisions, manage risk and support ongoing optimisation of the contingent workforce program.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition operations, contingent workforce management, MSP environments or vendor management.
• Strong understanding of contractor recruitment processes, supplier panel management and workforce governance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships, service delivery expectations and operational performance discussions.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance governance, business needs and stakeholder experience.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability, with experience translating data into actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and guide leaders when required.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment while operating autonomously as a senior individual contributor

Why Join Ampol?

You'll have the opportunity to influence an enterprise-wide workforce program, partner with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in strengthening governance, supplier performance and workforce outcomes. This is a highly visible role where you'll make a tangible impact on how Ampol attracts, engages and manages contingent talent across the organisation.

Our 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 – 4 weeks paid 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.   

Additional Information

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 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.