Santos
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
Located in either Perth or Brisbane as the Oil Spill Response Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring Santos maintains world-class preparedness and capability to respond to oil spill and environmental emergency incidents across Australia and PNG.
You will:
• Lead oil spill response capability, readiness and emergency management activities across Santos-operated assets.
• Develop and deliver training, competency programs and large-scale response exercises for Incident Management Teams (IMTs).
• Maintain a 24/7 offshore IMT on-call capability and support emergency response facilities and operations.
• Provide expert advice on oil spill response, environmental emergency management and regulatory compliance.
• Lead assurance activities to verify response plans, preparedness standards and operational readiness.
• Coordinate oil spill response equipment management, maintenance and deployment capability.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, response organisations and key internal stakeholders.
• Represent Santos in industry forums and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across emergency preparedness and response programs.
• Act as an Oil Spill Advisor during incident responses and support broader emergency management activities when required.
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for a collaborative and influential emergency management professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
You’ll have:
• Extensive experience in emergency management and oil spill response, ideally within the energy, marine, environmental or government sectors.
• Tertiary qualifications in Emergency Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Marine Science or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering emergency response training, exercises and capability-building programs.
• Strong knowledge of oil spill response requirements, environmental legislation and offshore regulatory obligations.
• Experience operating within Incident Management Teams and coordinating complex emergency response activities.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trusted relationships at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• IMO Level 1/2 Oil Spill Response training or equivalent.
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 3rd September 2026
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.
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.santos.com.