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
As the HSS Team Leader, you will lead a team of Health, Safety and Security professionals supporting Midstream & Energy Solutions (M&ES). You will provide strategic leadership, expert guidance and operational support to strengthen safety performance, manage risk and ensure compliance across a diverse portfolio of operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing HSS team.
- Partnering with operational leaders to drive a strong safety culture and achieve HSS objectives.
- Developing and implementing HSS strategies, programs, standards and improvement initiatives.
- Leading risk management, incident investigations, audits and assurance activities.
- Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, Safety Cases, environmental approvals and company standards.
- Overseeing contractor HSS performance and critical risk management processes.
- Driving continuous improvement through performance analysis, reporting and organisational learning.
- Supporting emergency response capability, incident management and crisis preparedness.
- Building strong relationships with regulators, contractors and key stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
You're an experienced HSE leader with a strong track record in high-risk operational environments and a passion for safety excellence.
- Extensive HSE experience within oil and gas, major hazard facilities, or similar industries.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to influence safety performance across diverse teams.
- Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, Safety Cases, Environment Plans and HSE management systems.
- Experience in incident investigations, audits, assurance and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and coaching skills.
- A tertiary qualification in Work Health & Safety or a related discipline.
Most importantly, you'll be a visible and influential safety leader who inspires a positive safety culture and is committed to ensuring every person goes home safe every day.
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 26th August 2026
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.
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.
