Ampol Graduate 2026 Program - Mechanical Engineering

• Permanent full time opportunity post 2-year graduate program

• Mechanical Engineering Graduates: Amplify your career with us!

•  Location: Kurnell Terminal, Sydney NSW

About Ampol

We are proud of our heritage. We have been powering better journeys for all Australians for over 100 years. As Australia’s very own fuel brand we are committed to making those journeys easier by meeting Australia’s needs at every step with the care and service we all deserve. And, as we grow, we continue to evolve, to ensure we have low carbon solutions that will meet the needs of our customers well into the future. 

Our Graduate Program

Our program includes structured rotations designed to immerse you in different areas of the business over two years. These rotations provide hands-on experience, build a broad skill set, and help you develop a strong understanding of the organisation to prepare you for your future career. 

Throughout the program, you’ll take part in tailored learning and development designed for early-career professionals. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning for self-paced growth, along with workshops and resources focused on building core skills like communication, leadership, and time management.

Your rotations:

During your time with Ampol, you will join the Distribution department and have exposure to Reliability and Maintenance, Tanks and Projects. You will be supported by leaders and the program as you work your way through your rotations prior to your permanent placement. 

About you

Our ideal candidates will be passionate about growing critical skills necessary for professional growth, leadership and a safety mindset. You will bring with you your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with technical mechanical engineering knowledge. 

Qualification criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering and recently graduated
• Strong technical knowledge and hands-on work experience maintenance functions
• Demonstrates a pro-active mindset with strong initiative and adaptability

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 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.
• 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)
• 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. 

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. 

Applications close on Monday 4 August 2025, however, applications will be assessed prior to closing date.