Community Development Officer - - 52371 - Santos

General Information

Location:

Moro

Ref#:

ATR 576224

Description & Requirements

Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.

Santos is a global energy company committed to increasingly cleaner energy and fuels production, with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and North America.

We are currently PNG’s largest single investor and most active explorer, operating all the country’s producing oil fields and holding an extensive appraisal and exploration portfolio. Our aspirations and strategies reflect our genuine commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the lives of Papua New Guineans.

At Santos, our commitment is to be a global leader in the transition to cleaner energy and clean fuels, by helping the world decarbonise to reach net-zero emissions in an affordable and sustainable way.

Santos is one of Australia’s biggest domestic gas supplier, a leading Asia Pacific LNG supplier and is committed to supplying the critical fuels such as oil and gas in a more sustainable way through decarbonising projects such as the Moomba CCS project.

For more than 65 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing local jobs and business opportunities, safely and sustainably developing its natural gas resources, and powering industries and households.

What you’ll do:

Based in Moro, the Community Development Officer coordinates and supports the day-to-day delivery of Santos Foundation programs across Health, Education, Community Development, and Gender in the Southern Highlands and Gulf Provinces. This is a residential role (not FIFO) with a strong focus on Education programming and regular engagement with local communities and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, liaising, coordinating, and mobilising resources to support implementing partners delivering Health, Education, Community Development, and Gender program activities in the Southern Highlands and Gulf Provinces
Monitoring Santos Foundation’s support to Literacy Libraries
Ensuring Literacy Library activities align with Santos Foundation, Santos, and PNG Government policies, strategies, and plans
Engaging with Education sector stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level, to align Santos Foundation programming
Ensuring timely collection, collation, and sharing of activity and partner reports with internal teams and relevant program managers
Leading the organisation and facilitation of assessments, including data collection and report preparation, to support the development of new activities in Hela Province
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing and records for all Santos Foundation program activities in Hela Province
Ensuring compliance with Santos health, safety, environmental, security, and HR policies while sourcing resources or delivering program activities
Actively participating in job start meetings, learning sessions, and ongoing self-learning and professional development opportunities
Complying with the Santos Management System, Delegation of Authority, and corporate governance and safety requirements

What you’ll bring:

Essential

3–5 years in the development sector, preferably in Health, Education, or Gender programs
Proven track record in project and program management, including planning, implementation, and reporting
Skilled in partner and stakeholder engagement, including networking, coordination, and relationship building
Background in early childhood teaching, assessment, and program management
Strong ability to collect, manage, and report program data accurately
Hands-on involvement in delivering Health, Education, and Gender programs, particularly in remote communities
Solid understanding of Early Childhood Education programs
Ideally a Diploma or Degree in Community Development Studies or Social Sciences from a recognised university in Papua New Guinea

Desired

Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Critical thinker, able to assess risks, identify opportunities, and solve problems
Collaborative team player, fostering productive teamwork and cooperation
Adaptable to new work environments and capable of working long hours under pressure
Diploma in Early Childhood Education from a recognised tertiary institution

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 Friday 13 February 2026.

A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for PNG to apply

Potential Scams

There are a number of fake adverts that are impersonating Santos Limited, in these instances you will receive an e-mail from a generic e-mail address. We do not make offers without interviews or due diligence taking place. You will know if an advert is genuine if you are directed to the Santos company careers page to apply which is https://recruitment.santos.com/