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:
This position holds full accountability for the safe, on-cost and on-schedule end-to-end delivery of capital projects, integrating project delivery with live operations at Major Hazard Facilities, complex processing plants and diverse infrastructure assets. Operating under the direction of the Capital and Fixed Assets Manager, the Capital and Fixed Assets Team Leader exercises decision-making authority across complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments.
Key accountabilities include:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large annual capital portfolio, from concept through to commissioning and close-out, across brownfield and greenfield projects.
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Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, construction, commercial and HSE, driving safe and high-quality project outcomes.
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Embed a strong safety culture, ensuring rigorous process safety management and compliance with all regulatory and facility obligations.
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Oversee cost, schedule and risk across multiple concurrent projects, applying earned value management and portfolio-level governance.
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Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultancies and vendors, securing optimal outcomes for Santos.
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Manage stakeholder relationships across Operations, Maintenance and Commercial, aligning on project priorities and decisions.
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Ensure seamless operational readiness and handover to operations teams.
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Build and develop high-performing project teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
What you’ll bring:
To succeed in this role, you will bring extensive experience in capital project delivery within complex industrial environments, combined with strong leadership, commercial acumen and a genuine commitment to safety.
Key experience for this position includes:
Extensive experience in capital project delivery within complex, multi-asset industrial environments.
Background in oil and gas, resources or large-scale infrastructure across multiple geographically dispersed assets.
Demonstrated experience delivering brownfield projects within operating facilities, including simultaneous operations and change management processes.
Proven track record in contractor management, high-value commercial negotiations and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Strong project controls capability including cost, schedule, earned value management and risk.
Knowledge of hydrocarbon processing systems
Understanding of process safety and hazardous facility regulatory requirements.
Experience in managing a multidisciplinary team.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management or a related discipline.
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 8th September 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.
