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Santos

3.4
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Santos Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Mining, Oil & Gas

Life as a Santos Graduate 

Our Graduate Program is your gateway to an exciting journey of professional growth and development with a dynamic organisation committed to growing future talent. 

  • Three year program
  • Participate in two to three job rotations
  • 1:1 technical mentoring
  • Unique professional and technical training programs

Our diverse asset portfolio provides multiple opportunities across Adelaide

  • Brisbane
  • Adelaide
  • Perth
  • Operational sites across Australia

About Us

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.

Recruitment Process

  • Online Application (Resume, Cover letter, Academic transcript)
  • Cognitive Testing (psychometric testing)
  • Phone Interview
  • Video Interview

We are keen to hear from people who:

  • Represent and align with our company values
  • Show a commitment to achieving commercial outcomes through technical excellence.
  • Are willing to strive for excellence
  • Consistently deliver high-quality results
  • Are adaptable and flexible in your work location -demonstrating a readiness to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
  • Show effective communication skills - helping you to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Remuneration & Career Growth

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.

  • Employee share program 
  • Flexible work 
  • Company Gym access
  • Study Assistance
  • Social Club
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retail Discounts
  • Salary packaging

Service anniversary gifts

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
3.4
Overall score based on 108 reviews
They Score Best in…
7.8
Office Work Environment
7.7
Work Hours
7.6
Diversity
7.4
Satisfaction
What Graduates Say About Them
  • Benefits are great: flex Friday, gym, showers, and lockers. Opportunities for FIFO roles.
  • Being in the graduate program, having the opportunity to rotate through different job types/roles across the 3 years.
  • Community, good positive team, flexible but supportive leader.
  • As a graduate, we are given lots of responsibility. It can be more stressful at times, but also more rewarding.
  • Flex Friday, WFH, good salary at the graduate level, good colleagues.
  • Internally as a graduate, there are large pay discrepancies between graduate cohort years.
  • No clear roadmap for most graduates with their rotations.
  • Severe lack of technical training and heavy reliance on graduates 'learning on the job' with minimal guidance.
  • The Oil and Gas industry cops a lot of scrutiny, so seeing a long-term career in this industry can be difficult.
  • High turnover and slow hiring process, lead to workload pressure on existing employees.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
S
Sciences
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job or Program

Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth
Salary
AUD 90,000 - 105,000 / Year

Employee Share Program, Flexible Work, Company Gym Access, Salary Packaging, Study Assistance

Graduate Job or Program

Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth
Salary
AUD 90,000 - 105,000 / Year

Employee Share Program, Flexible Work, Company Gym Access, Salary Packaging, Study Assistance


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories

Emma Godbold

Graduate Drilling and Completions Engineer at Santos

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical Engineering Major at The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • Graduate stories

Alex Bygott

Reservoir Engineer Graduate at Santos

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at The University of Queensland (UQ)


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Emily Palmer

Reservoir Engineer at Santos

Master of Engineering Science (Petroleum Engineering) at Curtin University

  • Day in the life

James Watson

Plant Operations Engineer at Santos

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) at University of Adelaide


Videos


Santos Moomba CCS Virtual Tour

Virtual tour of Santos Moomba CCS

Santos - Energy for A Better World

Santos - Energy for A Better World

Advice


Natural gas: Australia’s natural energy source by Santos

Natural gas is an abundant, reliable and low-cost energy source that has been used in Australia for over 100 years. It is a base material in many everyday items including medicines, electronics and clothing.