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General Information

Location:
Brisbane
Ref#:
ATR 527722

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:

The primary objective of this position is to coordinate and manage Santos’ Joint Venture interests to enhance the value of Santos’ GLNG asset.
The Senior Joint Venture Adviser will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships joint venture participants, implement commercial and JV strategies for improved positions, risk reduction and optimal JV management.

Key accountabilities include:
  • Primary contact for all Santos joint venture activities in QLD, including communications and meetings (e.g. TCMs, technical/commercial forums).
  • Represent Santos’ interests in Joint Venture meetings with appropriate discipline support.
  • Collaborate across departments to manage Santos’ Joint Venture positions and obligations, protecting rights while maximising value.
  • Develop understanding of Joint Venture agreements and legislation to minimise risk and ensure compliance.
  • Provide guidance to technical and functions teams on technical meeting content and work/program development for consistent Joint Venture partner communication.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Joint Venture participants, Operators, and stakeholders.
  • Align Joint Venture decisions with Santos objectives and drive timely approvals of work programs and budgets.
  • Conduct initial analysis of Joint Venture proposals and coordinate internal recommendations and approvals (ATEs/ATCs).
  • Present recommendations to senior and executive leaders; ensure DOA-aligned expenditure approvals.
  • Support the Manager, Joint Venture; and effectively support management functions when and if required.
  • Promote continuous improvement and drive efficiencies.
What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidate will have extensive oil & gas experience and demonstrated achievements in commercial, Joint Venture, or development in oil and gas or relevant industry sectors, along with a tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Economics, Commerce, Finance, and/or Engineering. Your ability to interact and influence senior management both internally and externally is essential, along with:

  • Demonstrated ability to build strong, effective and collaborative relationships across broad stakeholder groups to influence joint venture objectives.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and influence key stakeholders both internally and externally on the desired outcome.
  • Demonstrated high level communication (written & oral), analytical (spreadsheets & economic models) and interpersonal skills.
  • Capacity to work effectively and autonomously under pressure, prioritise and handle competing priorities, meet deadlines and bring tasks to completion.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading teams (either as direct or non-direct reports).

Additional Desired Experience/Qualification:
  • CSG and LNG operations.
  • Australian east coast gas and LNG markets.
  • Working with key legal documents such as Joint Venture Agreements, Gas Supply Agreements and LNG Sales & Purchase Agreements.
  • Post-Graduate qualifications in a relevant field such as Economics, Commerce, Finance, and/or Engineering.
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 Brisbane 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 24th June 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.

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