Senior Performance and Development Adviser

• Exceptional Opportunity for an Experienced L&D/OD Professional with strong development focus
• Design and Deliver Performance & Development Frameworks
• Join our People Experience Team

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.

About the Role

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 (People Experience, Reward, P&C Business Partners) to integrate key frameworks necessary to supporting a high-performance culture. You will also draw insights from culture surveys and talent assessments (psychometrics) to shape and prioritize 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):

• Leading the design, development, and the implementation of the Santos Performance Framework, including execution of the annual performance cycle.
• Leading and executing the design, development, and implementation of the Development Framework that supports employee performance and careers, ensuring alignment with capability frameworks and career pathways.
• Ownership and maintenance of goals, performance and development modules in SuccessFactors enhancing user and employee experience.
• Own Santos Career Framework and support effective career development.
• Guiding the People & Culture team and business leaders to embed and implement Santos' people management programs, such as performance management, career pathways, capability frameworks, on-boarding, and others.
• Collaborating effectively with P&C People/Shared Services to support program of work and enable effective delivery.
• Using a facilitation and coaching approach to increase capability and effectiveness across Santos.

About You

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 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. 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 end of day 23rd November 2025.

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.