Fuels Pricing Lead

Company Description

Viva Energy is one of Australia’s leading energy companies, supporting the nation’s energy needs through refining, importing, distributing and marketing fuels and energy products, while investing in a safe, sustainable and lower-carbon energy future. As an ASX-listed company with a national footprint, Viva Energy plays a critical role in keeping Australians moving and businesses operating every day.

Viva Energy Retail is a key part of the Group, operating one of Australia’s largest convenience retail networks with more than 1,000 sites and locations nationwide. Our portfolio includes leading brands such as OTR, Reddy Express (formerly Coles Express), Smokemart & GiftBox, and, in South Australia, Krispy Kreme, Hungry Jack’s, Oporto and Guzman y Gomez, among others. Together, we are redefining the retail convenience experience, creating exciting opportunities for our people to shape the future of retail across Australia.

Job Description

The Fuels Pricing Lead is a high-impact commercial role responsible for developing and executing pricing strategies across a significant portfolio within one of Australia's largest service station networks. Reporting to the General Manager Retail Fuels, this role combines strategic thinking, advanced analytics and commercial decision-making to optimise pricing performance while balancing volume, margin, customer value and market competitiveness.

You will provide:

- Develop and execute retail fuel pricing strategies across a multi-state portfolio.
- Translate market insights and enterprise strategy into effective site-level pricing actions.
- Monitor competitor activity, wholesale cost movements and market trends to drive commercial performance.
- Analyse large and complex datasets to identify opportunities, risks and performance drivers.
- Prepare executive-ready reports, dashboards and presentations to support business decision-making.
- Utilise pricing systems, automation, advanced analytics and AI-enabled tools to improve pricing outcomes.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across pricing processes, systems and reporting capabilities.
- Provide direction, coaching and support to Pricing Analysts while building team capability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to drive effective execution of pricing strategies.
- Ensure pricing activities align with governance requirements and regulatory obligations.

What We offer:

- Join a high-performing team within a leading Australian retail organisation recognised for innovation.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Access generous parental leave and additional leave benefits, including birthday leave.
- Benefits from health, wellbeing and lifestyle discounts, including fuel savings.
- Access financial benefits including an employee share plan and novated leasing.
- Be recognised and rewarded through our service recognition program.

Qualifications

- At least 5 years' experience in commercial analytics, revenue management or a related discipline.
- Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated experience developing and executing strategy in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Advanced analytical capability with experience working with large and complex datasets.
- Proven ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations and actionable outcomes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reports and presentations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and enterprise data systems.
- Experience leading, coaching or mentoring analysts or other team members.
- Desirable: Experience in retail fuel pricing, convenience retail, FMCG or another high-frequency pricing environment.
- Desirable: Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python or R and relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Analytics or a related field.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced by our internal Talent Acquisition team; therefore, we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.