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:

The Cost Officer plays a key role in supporting the successful financial delivery of the Midstream and Energy Solutions Capital Program. The portfolio encompasses a diverse range of capital works including Brownfield Projects, Major Maintenance Shutdowns and Major Machinery Overhauls, across several Major Hazardous Facilities Working closely with Project Managers, Project Controls, Finance, Procurement, Engineering and delivery teams, the role provides day-to-day cost management, financial oversight and reporting to ensure projects remain aligned to approved budgets, forecasts and delivery objectives.

The role is responsible for maintaining accurate project cost data, monitoring actual expenditure against budgets and commitments, raising purchase requisitions, approving invoices, coordinating accruals and variations, and identifying emerging cost pressures or trends. The Cost Officer supports regular forecasting and financial reporting, investigates variances, maintains cost and commitment registers, and provides clear insights to Project Managers and Team Leaders to support informed decision-making.

This is an engaging and collaborative role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, building strong stakeholder relationships and turning financial information into practical insights that help project teams deliver safely, efficiently and within budget.

Key accountabilities include:

- Providing expertise and sound judgement within the area of responsibility to develop and deliver plans, priorities,



and work activities aligned with company strategy, business objectives, and operational requirements
- Demonstrating a change and performance-focused mindset by actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to the achievement of desired business outcomes
- Supporting the delivery of cost reduction initiatives, efficiency improvements, and value creation strategies through effective cost management, optimisation opportunities, and disciplined execution of assigned activities
- Maintaining effective, timely, and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful delivery of business objectives.
- Ensuring compliance with all company policies, standards, procedures, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
- Ensuring compliance with and adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements, ensuring behaviours align with company policies, standards, and safety expectations.

What you’ll bring:

- Previous experience working closely with Project Managers, Planners, Estimators, Schedulers, Joint Venture partners, Accounting, and Finance teams by raising purchase requisitions, assisting with invoice management to facilitate timely contractor and supplier payments and provide cost control support, financial analysis, reporting, and resolution of project-related cost queries.
- Ability to resolving technical and financial issues relating to SAP, accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, and project cost transactions to maintain the integrity of project financial data.
- Experience establishing and maintain project financial structures by creating new project codes, setting up Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), networks, and associated SAP project elements, while ensuring the accurate financial close-out of completed projects.
- Ability to monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts, and budgets,



identifying cost variances and highlighting potential risks or opportunities to support proactive project decision-making.
- Willingness to undertake additional project controls and cost management responsibilities as required by the Project Controls Lead to support the successful delivery of the capital program.

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 advantages to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee perks.

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 21 September 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.

Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Cost Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Santos
📍 Brisbane