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 Ampol Trading & Shipping

Our purpose at Ampol is to power better journeys today and tomorrow. Our Trading and Shipping team is key to achieving this, not only supplying our customer’s needs today, but evolving as the energy transition takes place to supply our customers well into the future.

We take pride in our people and value innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. If you’re a professional committed to excellence, Ampol is looking for you.

About the role

At Ampol, our Trading & Shipping Graduate Program gives you the opportunity to launch your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment at the heart of the energy transition. Over three years, you’ll complete meaningful rotations that build technical expertise, commercial insight, and leadership skills—equipping you to make a real impact across our global trading business.

You’ll join a culture that values curiosity, accountability, and teamwork, supported by mentors and peers who are invested in your growth. With hands-on experience and exposure to leaders across the business, you’ll develop the skills, confidence, and perspective to own your future and help power better journeys today and tomorrow.

Key responsibilities

The structure of the 3-year program consists of up to 6 rotations around key business areas within Commercial Risk.  

Business areas you could be exposed too:

• Commercial Analytics: Maintain and develop analytical models in forecasting country balances through tracking supply and demand fundamentals data and ship-tracking to deliver insights into trading opportunities. 
• Trading Analytics: Support the physical trading desk in ensuring that all trading activity is correctly captured in source systems and properly represented in exposure and P&L reporting, to enable future decision making.  
• Operations: Support the physical trading desk in executing physical contracts, managing all operational aspects associated with physical cargoes from load to discharge.  
• Chartering: Understand the dynamics of freight through supporting the charterers in freight negotiations with counterparties, drafting of charter party contracts and meetings with brokers, ship owners and charterers. 
• Middle Office: Independent validation and reporting of exposure and P&L of the trading desks and monitoring limits utilization. 
• Business Development & Origination: Support the identification and evaluation of new commercial opportunities, partnerships, and market entry strategies.
• Data & Analysis: Build and manage tools and insights to support trading and commercial decisions.

At the end of the program, the Ampol Graduate’s role placement will be reviewed taking into consideration the individual’s preferences, performance and availability of roles in the business. 
 

Program Eligibility: 

To be eligible for the T&S Graduate Programme you should: 

• Currently be studying a bachelor’s degree in any discipline ranging from Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Arts to STEM 
• Be in your final year of study and graduating between December 2025 and July 2026
• Hold Singapore work rights 

About you: 

We are looking for individuals who showcase strong commercial and financial acumen, have excellent communication skills, both written and oral and enjoy working in a team environment. 

You will have excellent academic results, be curious to learn and eager to develop your professional career.
You must be available to commence full-time employment in January OR July 2026. You will have a keen interest in starting a career in the Oil Trading & Shipping business and thrive in a fast paced and ever-changing environment.  

Unlock Your Potential with Ampol’s Benefits: 

At Ampol, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. Our graduate benefits are designed to propel your career forward while ensuring your personal and professional well-being. Here’s some of the benefits you can expect to receive as a participant of our graduate program: 

• Competitive total remuneration! Including medical insurance & annual health screening.  
• Hybrid work options are available so you can balance work and home life! 
• Career development and learning opportunities including LinkedIn Learning and other tailored training solutions.  
• We value recognition! We have an internal recognition platform amplifying the achievements of those who do great work and demonstrate our capabilities and values. 
• Be Mindful! Take up to three Wellbeing Days on Ampol each year, based on a healthy leave balance.  

Our application process:

We look for success-orientated, agile, and innovative thinkers. We love graduates who take pride in their work and aspire to be part of a high-performance team. 

The recruitment process for our graduates is as follows:

• Submit your application: What to include? Personal details, CV, Transcripts, and right-to-work evidence. 
• Complete a video interview: Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a digital interview and psychometric testing. A fair and equitable review of your skills, background, and motivations will take place by the Recruitment Team. 
• Shortlisted applicants will attend an assessment session - What to expect? A chance for you to bring your best self and hear from us, you will undertake an assessment centre over two days in late November.  
• Offers: Formal offers and pre-employment checks are undertaken.  
• Commence Graduate program in January OR July 2026: Ampol’s Singapore grad program goes for three years and involves up to six rotations. 

Power your career with Ampol today! Applications close on Wednesday 12th November 2025.

At Ampol, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing that it makes our organization stronger. We encourage applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We invite you to bring your whole self to Ampol.

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