Santos
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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:
Santos Foundation is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Contracts Administration Officer (CAO) to support our Field Operations, Support Functions, and Program teams. Based in Port Moresby this role is critical in ensuring efficient contract management and administrative support across all Foundation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the contracts tracker, ensuring timely contract renewals and closeouts.
- Provide weekly status reports of contract to the Contracts Lead and Corporate Services Senior Manager.
- Monitor contract compliance and escalate issues as needed.
- Ensure transparency and maintain a clear audit trail for all contract activities.
- Support effective communication and relationships with Santos Foundation partners.
- Collaborate with Program Managers on contract-related matters.
- Assist with procurement processes including purchase requisitions and receipting.
- Perform general administrative duties as directed.
- Ensure compliance with Santos Management System (SMS), Delegation of Authority (DOA), and Corporate Governance and Safety standards.
What you’ll bring:
- Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably in a commercial or similar environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of professionalism and work ethic.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes.
Ideally, you will be a Degree or Diploma holder in Business Management, Administration, or a related field 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 17th November 2025.
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/
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.santos.com.