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.
What You'll Do
Based in Adelaide or Brisbane and reporting to the Head of Business Integrity & Dispute Resolution, you'll lead Santos' global whistleblower and misconduct investigation program, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and governance standards. You will:
- Lead complex investigations into fraud, corruption, misconduct, regulatory breaches and workplace conduct matters.
- Manage whistleblower disclosures and act as a nominated Eligible Recipient.
- Prepare robust investigation reports, findings and recommendations for senior leaders and Board committees.
- Engage with regulators and external advisers on investigative and compliance matters.
- Oversee evidence gathering, witness interviews and investigation planning.
- Identify conduct and integrity risks, recommend control improvements and support a strong speak-up culture across the organisation.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and company management systems.
What You'll Bring
You are a senior legal and investigations professional with extensive experience managing complex integrity, compliance and misconduct matters in highly regulated environments. You will bring:
- 10 years plus post-qualification legal experience across investigations, litigation, compliance and corporate governance.
- Proven experience leading complex workplace and corporate misconduct investigations.
- Strong knowledge of Australian whistleblower legislation and corporate governance frameworks.
- Experience within a major law firm, ASX-listed company, regulated entity or similar complex organisation.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and preparing executive and Board-level reports.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical judgement, professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.
- Tertiary qualification in Law.
- Admitted as a legal practitioner in an Australian or similar common law jurisdiction with a current practicing certificate.
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 and 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.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 31st August 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.
