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Santos Reviews

Based on 53 surveyed graduates working at Santos. Read on to get an insider’s view on life as a graduate.

3.4

Based on 53 reviews

Pros & Cons

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.

What Insiders Say

6.1

Career Prospects

6.1

Career Prospects

The career progression information from the end of the grad program has been well-detailed.

6.6

Corporate Social Responsibility

6.6

Corporate Social Responsibility

We get a day of leave for CSR events. The most commonly used one in the office is managing a small section of native bush.

6.3

Culture

6.3

Culture

Community, good positive team, flexible but supportive leader.

7.6

Diversity

7.6

Diversity

The company does a good job of promoting diversity with initiatives and representation.

7.4

Satisfaction

7.4

Satisfaction

I’m happy with the flex hours, the work is challenging but rewarding.

7.1

Management

7.1

Management

My manager and mentors are very accessible. They are very approachable.

7.8

Office Work Environment

7.8

Office Work Environment

The office space is great, with spacious desks, gym facilities, and flexible seating.

6.0

Recruitment

6.0

Recruitment

The interview process was straightforward and efficient, though waiting periods could be improved.

6.5

Salary

6.5

Salary

The pay is good compared to most other industries but lower than other oil and gas companies.

6.6

Training

6.6

Training

There are great formal training resources, especially for soft skills.

7.7

Work Hours

7.7

Work Hours

Very happy with the flex hours - a 9-day condensed fortnight is great for work-life balance.

7.1

Sustainability

7.1

Sustainability

The company makes an effort in sustainability, manage a native bush and reducing environmental impact.