Description &

Requirements

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.

What You’ll Do

Based at our global headquarters in Brisbane, this role will lead all operational, technical and strategic aspects of chemical and laboratory services across the Business Unit. The role will support delivery of the Santos 2040 vision to become the safest, lowest-cost and most reliable operator, with a focus on achieving top-quartile efficiency and cost performance within 2–3 years.

A key responsibility will be the development and implementation of a Chemical and Laboratory Services strategic framework that ensures chemical management and laboratory services are delivered effectively—meeting business requirements and doing what needs to be done—efficiently, at the lowest sustainable cost, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Joint Venture (JV) agreements and industry standards and practices.

Key accountabilities include

- Manage the delivery of Laboratory services and Chemicals management across the Business Unit
- Ensure compliance to budget and DOA
- Develop and implement the Chemical and Laboratory Services strategic framework covering how these services are to be specified, delivered and assured across Santos’ Operations
- Manage stakeholders across Chemical and Laboratory services
- Build relevant SMS documentation to capture the strategic framework deliverables including Quality Assurance activities




- Drive continued development of the competency of the team
- Own and deliver the assurance program on Chemical and Laboratory Services
- Manage the integration of Laboratory Services data and information into an Enterprise Data Platform to enable end-users to extract relevant data as required
- Manage the scoping and delivery of technical expertise in the Laboratory Services Contracting Category Plan (or similar) and drive Category Plan outcomes in conjunction with Procurement
- Deliver Cheminformatics Modelling to realise efficiency and cost reduction
- Establish a Chemical Services Community of Practice to drive sharing of learnings across RBU teams
- Compliance with the Santos Management System (SMS)
- Compliance with the Santos Delegation of Authority (DOA)
- Compliance with the Santos Corporate Governance and Safety requirements.

What you’ll bring Change management and a strong continuous improvement mind set

Delivering a strategic view, collaborative nature and ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders will aid in your success in this role

Familiarity of the operation, calibration, and basic maintenance of analytical instruments, particularly gas chromatography, ion chromatography, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, induction coupled plasma, and mercury testing

Familiarity with chemical reaction types, chemical kinetics and chemical markers

Familiarity with laboratory quality control.

Working knowledge of process and instrumentation diagrams applicable to sample collection

Demonstrated knowledge of the physical properties of hydrocarbon mixtures, pressure vessel safety and pressure control devices

Strong computer literacy skills, including laboratory information management systems, enterprise resource planning (SAP), relational database applications, electronic operating documents, and MS Office applications

Ideally, you will be degree qualified (Chemistry, engineering or related discipline)



or demonstrate significant training and experience within directly relevant role(s), within large corporate environments.

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 perks 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

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.

📌 Chemist Team Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Santos
📍 Brisbane