Lead Environmental Compliance Advisor

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 Offshore Environment Manager, this position plays a critical role in supporting offshore operations through environmental compliance, assurance, regulatory engagement and continuous improvement. You will lead environmental compliance activities, provide expert advice to operational teams, and help ensure statutory commitments and environmental approvals are effectively managed

As the Lead Environmental Adviser – Compliance, you will:

• Lead the environmental compliance team and provide specialist environmental guidance to operations
• Plan and undertake environmental audits, compliance reviews and contractor assurance activities.
• Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports required under permits, licences and regulatory approvals.
• Monitor operational activities to ensure alignment with environmental approvals, regulatory requirements and Santos management systems.
• Lead or participate in investigations of significant environmental incidents and support effective corrective action closure.
• Support environmental risk assessments, including ENVID workshops and management of change processes
• Liaise with operational and project teams to ensure environmental approvals are in place for non-routine activities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators and support regulatory consultation activities.
• Manage external consultants and contractors delivering environmental monitoring programs
• Develop, review and improve environmental plans, procedures and compliance processes.

What You Will Bring

• A tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within the hydrocarbon, oil and gas or energy industry.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems, Safety Cases, Environment Plans and relevant Western Australian HSE legislation.
• Experience working within complex operational environments, including offshore, remote or logistics-based operations.
• Auditor qualifications and environmental auditing experience
• Experience using systems such as SAP, Landfolio, GRC or other environmental and incident management platforms
• Relevant offshore certifications including TBOSIET, CA-EBS, MISC and OGUK.

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. This includes Gym facilities (a short distance from the office), 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 July 8, 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.