Integrated Operations Lead

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Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

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To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Exciting opportunity to join the ConocoPhillips Australia Team as Integrated Operations Lead.

Position Overview

About Us

ConocoPhillips’ Australian headquarters are located in Brisbane. Our focus is supplying Australian customers with natural gas and international customers with liquefied natural gas. We do this through our 47.5 percent interest in the Australia Pacific LNG joint venture, one of the largest producers of natural gas in eastern Australia. ConocoPhillips Australia also operates the Australia Pacific LNG liquefied natural gas facility near Gladstone. We are also an exploration company, with ongoing exploration occurring in the Bowen and Surat Basin in Central Queensland and new exploration in the Otway Basin along the southern coast of Australia to identify natural gas reserves for supply to Australian customers.

About the Role

The Integrated Operations Lead will facilitate day-to-day cross-functional support provided to Curtis Island LNG Facility Operations from the Brisbane office, helping APLNG Downstream Operations meet HSE, production, and other business targets.

Additionally, you will be responsible for key aspects of integrated production planning, including (but not limited to) daily and monthly hydrocarbon engineering and accounting to identify system losses, allocate these losses to close the facility mass balance, and support tasks required to safely and effectively deliver shipping Annual Delivery Plans.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate the daily meeting between the Brisbane and Curtis Island LNG Facility based teams to set operational priorities and identify support requirements from the Brisbane-based team.

• Engage with APLNG Downstream Operations stakeholders to align the production plan with operational capabilities and constraints.

• Conduct regular reviews of integrated operations effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform daily and monthly LNG production mass balance to identify losses and collaborate with other APLNG Downstream Operations functions to optimise facility production.

• Implement plans for LNG tank inventory, boil-off gas, and LNG loading management to mitigate risks associated with vessel loading.

• Liaise with Global Marine Assurance, LNG buyers, vessel charterers, operators, and regulators to facilitate the resolution of mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical issues during unplanned vessel events.

• Act as Custodian and Change Management Owner of the Energy Components hydrocarbon accounting software system.

• Serve as the secondary point of contact for all AEMO reporting.

• Perform other tasks as requested by the Integrated Operations Manager.

You will bring to the role:

• Cultural alignment with ConocoPhillips’ SPIRIT Values
• Engineering degree in a relevant discipline
• 3–10 years’ experience supporting an operational Major Hazard Facility
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across multiple disciplines and organisational boundaries
• LNG industry experience (preferred)

What We Offer

An inclusive environment of belonging where we respect one another and where our success reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas and perspectives of our employees.

• A unique culture of SPIRIT – Safety, People, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, Teamwork

• A learning organisation that encourages, supports, and celebrates innovative ideas

• Continuous technical and professional development training

• Competitive remuneration, superannuation, benefits and performance-based incentives

• Private health insurance, generous Employee Share Plan, annual health and wellness subsidy

• Above industry paid parental leave

Support for all applicants

ConocoPhillips Australia encourages and welcomes applications from all members of the community. If we can make adjustments in our recruitment process to ensure we can get to know you in the best way possible, feel free to let us know so we can accommodate you. 

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Submit your application before the closing date.

Domestic relocation will be considered for this role.

Come and realise your full potential at ConocoPhillips! We look forward to receiving your application!

Apply By: 

Feb 7, 2026

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the country where this job is located is NOT available for this position.

EEO:

ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer.