Employee & Industrial Relations Specialist - - 50291 - Santos

General Information

Location:

Adelaide

Ref#:

ATR 513528

Description & Requirements

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 an ASX 20 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:

Reporting to the Head of Employment and Workplace Relations in the People team based in our Adelaide Head Office, this role is an exciting opportunity for an ER/IR specialist to join the Santos Workplace Relations function. The successful candidate will use their ER/IR specialist expertise to guide relevant stakeholders across the organisation and jurisdictions and manage employee and industrial relations matters from strategy to execution. This will be done in line with company values and in accordance with the Santos People Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the implementation and execution of the Santos People Strategy with respect to employee and industrial relations
Prepare, support and execute where required, enterprise bargaining strategies
Prepare and facilitate training in the areas of employee and industrial relations to relevant business stakeholders
Work with internal stakeholders to identify, mitigate and manage employee relations risks and requirements across the supply chain including major capital projects
Manage employment related claims in relevant tribunals
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including legal counsel as required
Ensure Santos remains up to date and abreast of changes in legislation and other forms of regulation concerning workplace relations and safety
Advise on a wide range of employment related matters including employment contracts, industrial entitlements, policy requirements, fitness, performance management and disciplinary matters
Develop, monitor and amend as required relevant internal procedures in area of expertise, including People owned Santos Management Standards

What you’ll bring:

We are looking for a confident, driven and solutions-focused ER/IR practitioner who has demonstrated experience in successfully managing employee and industrial relations issues with relevant stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions. You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and be able to communicate complex information or concepts, to provide timely and practical advice. Your ability to combine your in-depth knowledge of contemporary HR practices and employee/industrial relations principles within a large, complex, matrix organisation with both field and office personnel will be paramount in this role.

You will need:-

Tertiary qualifications in an area relevant to employee and industrial relations such as Law, Business or HR Management
Previous experience in a role (s) with an IR/ER focus
Knowledge of applicable legislation and the workplace relations regulatory environment
Experience in interpretation and application of industrial instruments and legislation, managing employee grievance processes and proceedings in external courts/tribunals across multiple jurisdictions
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, leadership, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

In this role you will need to thrive in a fast paced, busy and complex environment and take pride in delivering high quality ER/IR services by partnering with internal clients as a trusted adviser to help support their operations.

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.

In Adelaide, this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.

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 23rd May 2025.

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.