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 a 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:
Are you passionate about shaping the future of a leading energy company? Santos is seeking a dynamic Senior Performance & Development Adviser to lead the design, development, and implementation of our Performance Framework and people development strategy. In this role, you'll create and execute specialist performance and development strategies, programs, and initiatives that build the capability needed to achieve our strategic objectives.
You will collaborate across teams (Culture, Reward & L&D) to integrate key frameworks integral to supporting a high-performance culture. You will also draw performance, capability and development insights to identify critical future skill needs, prioritise talent development and management initiatives, ensuring a commercial focus that aligns with our business goals. Join us and make a significant impact on our journey to success!
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
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Leading the design, development and implementation of the Santos Performance Framework, including execution of annual performance cycle
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Lead the design, development and implementation of the Santos Development Framework to support employee performance, professional growth and careers
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Own and maintain the Santos Career Framework including career pathways
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Own the goals, performance and development modules in SuccessFactors to enhance employee and user experience and enable effective performance and development processes
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Guide People and Culture and business leaders to embed people management programs including performance management, career pathways, capability frameworks and onboarding
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Collaborate with People and Culture, People Services, P&C Leadership and the Learning and Development Manager to deliver learning and development projects and people experience processes
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Use facilitation and coaching to build leader capability in performance conversations, development planning, career discussions and identification of employee strengths and development opportunities
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Identify improvement and AI opportunities, use data and insights to strengthen workforce decision-making and engage stakeholders to implement meaningful change
What you’ll bring:
At Santos, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Santos are looking for a seasoned professional with experience in organizational development, specifically in performance and development. In this role, you'll leverage your ability to develop and implement learning strategies and frameworks, and your strong problem-solving, analytical, and data management skills.
Your excellent written and verbal communication skills will enable you to influence senior stakeholders effectively. You'll also bring strong change management and project management capabilities, ensuring the successful planning, delivery, and implementation of key programs and projects. As a demonstrated team player, you'll support the broader team objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Join us and make a significant impact on our journey to success!
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.
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.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 9th September 2026.
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia 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/
