Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.
At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.
As a global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.
To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)
We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.
The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.
As part of the team, you’ll tackle one of the most complex problems of our time. It’s no easy task, but nothing rewarding ever is.
What You'll Do
As an Environmental Adviser, you'll play a key role in supporting environmental performance and compliance across Santos' Midstream & Energy Solutions operations. You will:
- Provide expert environmental advice to operational and project teams.
- Lead and support environmental audits, inspections, assurance activities, and compliance reporting.
- Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with approvals, permits, licences, and regulatory requirements.
- Support environmental incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain environmental management plans, procedures, and documentation.
- Participate in environmental risk assessments and Management of Change processes.
- Partner with regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders to achieve strong environmental outcomes.
- Drive a positive safety and environmental culture while supporting operational excellence.
What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll bring a strong environmental compliance background and a passion for supporting safe, sustainable operations. You will have:
- A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in environmental management and compliance within oil and gas, major hazard facilities, or other highly regulated industries.
- Strong knowledge of Commonwealth, State, and Territory environmental legislation.
- Experience working with environmental approvals, management systems, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Experience working in an offshore regulatory environment is highly desired
- Auditing experience and Lead Auditor qualifications will be highly regarded.
Ideally, you will be degree qualified or demonstrate significant training and experience within directly relevant role(s), within large corporate environments.
What you’ll get:
Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.
At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.
Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance.
What you’re part of:
Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone
And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 13 October 2026.
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.
We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.
Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.
