Making an Impact
Brunei Darussalam’s oil and gas industry has been the source of strength for the nation’s economy. The development of highly skilled Bruneian workforce has contributed to the success of the oil and gas industry today, which is made possible by facing challenges head-on with determination, persistence, and innovative thinking.
Being part of Petroleum Authority means the opportunity to make positive differences through our work in shaping the future of Brunei Darussalam’s oil and gas industry.
As an employee, you will:-
- have the possibility to influence
- gain a unique overview of how petroleum activities, operations and assets are managed
- an opportunity to make a difference for the country and future generations
Our Priorities
Achieve organisational excellence:
Building a sustainable, self-sufficient and high performing organization.
Investing in our people:
Emphasis towards continuous development and capability building to drive performance through a wealth of courses, trainings, secondment and exchange programs as well as mentorship.
Future leaders:
Generating talent pipeline to be the future leaders in the Oil and Gas industry
Career Opportunities
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At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at PA. We offer competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish. PA is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation’s oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture. We seek for dedicated and experienced Head of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) to join our team. He/she is part of the leadership team and responsible to provide strategic leadership, direction, and governance oversight of HSSE functions. He/she is responsible for driving HSSE strategy and advancing HSSE excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening organizational safety culture across PA and the wider oil and gas sector, and providing independent assurance over HSSE risks and performance within the oil and gas sector. He/she also responsible and oversee the building management portfolio to ensure compliance and operational readiness.Head of HSSE +
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November 16, 2026
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At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at PA. We offer competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish. PA is dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation’s oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture. We seek for dedicated and experienced Head (Development & Low Carbon Industries) to join our PA team. He/she is responsible to lead the screening, regulatory development and pre-FEED maturation of conventional downstream Petroleum Industries and emerging low-carbon opportunities. The role will combine strong project-development disciplines with the ability to establish regulatory pathways for new technologies, fuels and industrial value chains Head (Development and Low Carbon Industries) +
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November 16, 2026
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At Petroleum Authority of Brunei Darussalam (PA), we foster a culture of excellence, innovation and integrity. Our core values of Unity, Accountability and Excellence guide us in everything we do from ensuring safety and environmental stewardship to promoting collaboration and mutual respect. We believe in creating dynamic and supportive work environment where every team member’s contribution is valued. We encourage open communication and teamwork, ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. Professional development is a priority, and we are committed to nurturing talent and promoting professional growth at PA. We offer competitive salary package, health insurance, generous, vacation times, education and housing support and opportunities for professional growth and development. PA is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can flourish. PA is also dedicated to ensuring the sustainable development of the nation’s oil and gas resources. Our mission is to provide a regulatory framework that promotes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation and a supportive work culture. We seek for dedicated and highly motivated Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Production Technologist to oversee and support key upstream functions on daily upstream operation, production technologist and field development project. He/she is also responsible to support the regulation, facilitation and monitoring of hydrocarbon maturation activities of oil and gas companies operating in Brunei Darussalam, in accordance with national guidelines, Petroleum Mining Agreement (PMAs) and Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), by providing accurate technical inputs, regulatory process support, and structured reporting to the Department Lead. Production Technologist Focused Field Development Project DeliveryOfficer (Operations & Engineering) – Production Technologist +
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November 16, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTICE
For any enquiry, kindly email to pa.recruitment@pa.gov.bn. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Status Updates on Current Vacant Posts
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Compliance Director | Filled | 1 |
| Senior Officer (Finance Operations & Procurement) | Filled | 1 | |
| Senior Officer (Talent Management) | Filled | 1 | |
| Legal Counsel | Filled | 1 | |
| Paralegal | Filled | 1 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Officer (Organisation Effectiveness) | Filled | 1 |
| Officer (HSSE) | Filled | 1 | |
| Support (IT System and Infrastructure) | Filled | 1 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | Lead (Operations & Engineering) / Concept Engineer | Re-advertised | 1 |
| Business Support | Filled | 1 | |
| Lead (Regulatory Compliance) | Filled | 1 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | Officer (Data Management) | Filled | 1 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | Project Manager (DDMS) | Filled | 1 |
| Officer (Regulatory Compliance) | Filled | 1 | |
| Officer (Projects & Economics) | Filled | 3 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | Lead (Operations & Engineering/Concept Engineering) | Filled | 1 |
| Officer (Talent Management) | Filled | 1 | |
| Officer (Downstream Development) | Filled | 2 | |
| Support (Data Management) | Filled | 1 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Project Management Team: Project Manager | Call for interview | 1 |
| Project Management Team: OA/QC Engineer | Call for interview | 1 | |
| Project Management Team: Process Engineer | In the process of shortlisting | 1 | |
| Project Management Team: Document Controller | Filled | 1 | |
| Project Management Team: Technical Safety Engineer (Process Engineer) | Called for interview | 1 | |
| Lead (HSSE) | Offered | 1 | |
| Senior Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Well Engineering | Offered | 1 | |
| Senior Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Production Technology | Offered | 1 | |
| Senior Officer (Operations & Engineering) – Cost Engineering | Offered | 1 | |
| Senior Officer (Governance & Ethics) | Filled | 1 | |
| Officer (Operations & Engineering ) – Process Engineering | Filled | 1 | |
| Officer (Upstream Development) | Filled | 1 |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Senior Legal Counsel | Filled | 1 |
| Senior Officer (Contract Management & Procurement) | Filled | 1 | |
| Posting Month | Position Title | Status | No. of vacant post(s) |
| June 2026 | Business Support | Filled | 1 |