Network Planning & Acquisition Manager

United Petroleum Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

United Petroleum is seeking a Sydney-based Regional Network Planning & Acquisition Manager to drive growth across Australia. You will identify and secure high-value service-station opportunities, building relationships with developers, landlords, agents and operators to deliver expansion.

Reporting to leadership, you will manage a pipeline, conduct feasibility studies and lead negotiations, contributing to a national growth agenda in a dynamic energy and convenience network.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in acquisitions, network development, site acquisition or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of planning frameworks and development approvals.
• Proven track record in securing acquisition and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and secure acquisition opportunities for service stations.
• Develop regional growth strategies aligned with national expansion plans.
• Build relationships with developers, landlords and industry stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations including leases and development agreements.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Collaborate with legal, planning, finance and operations teams to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Acquisitions

Network development

Deal negotiation

Financial modelling

Commercial real estate

Planning frameworks

Industry relationships

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Job description

• Regional Network Planning & Acquisition Manager
• Sydney Based
• Be the driving force behind the growth of one of Australia's leading fuel and convenience networks.

At United Petroleum, we're building the future of fuel and convenience retailing. With an ambitious national growth agenda and a strong entrepreneurial culture, we're seeking experienced Regional Network Planning & Acquisition Managers to identify, secure and deliver high-value service station acquisition and development opportunities across Australia.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-focused organisation where your ability to spot opportunities, build relationships and close deals will directly influence the expansion of our network.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Network Development, you will be responsible for developing and managing a pipeline of acquisition and development opportunities across your designated region.

You’ll become United Petroleum’s market expert and trusted industry representative, building strategic relationships with property developers, commercial agents, landlords, service station owners and key stakeholders to uncover opportunities before they reach the market.

This role is ideal for a commercially astute "deal maker" who thrives on networking, negotiating and delivering tangible business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and secure existing service station acquisition opportunities.
• Develop and execute regional growth strategies aligned with United Petroleum’s national expansion plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, landlords, agents and industry stakeholders.
• Identify and convert on-market and off-market opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations including leases and development agreements and acquisitions.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Work collaboratively with legal, planning, finance, development and operational teams to deliver successful outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years' experience in acquisitions, network development, site acquisition, property development or commercial real estate.
• Strong understanding of the petroleum, convenience retail or service station sectors.
• Proven track record securing acquisition and development opportunities.
• Deep knowledge of planning frameworks, development approvals and commercial property transactions.
• Established industry networks across developers, agents, landlords and service station operators.
• Strong commercial negotiation, financial modelling and deal structuring skills.
• Self-driven, resilient, and highly entrepreneurial approach.

Why United Petroleum?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping our national growth strategy
• Work with an experienced and highly respected leadership team
• Directly influence the expansion of one of Australia's largest independent fuel and convenience networks
• Significant autonomy, responsibility and opportunity for career growth

If you're a strategic relationship builder with a passion for identifying opportunities and closing deals, we'd love to hear from you.