Assistant Company Secretary & Legal Counsel

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

This is a 12 month Fixed Term position. This position presents an exceptional opportunity to work with the senior management team of one of Australia's leading listed companies. Working closely with the Group Company Secretary, Company Secretariat team, Legal team and business functions, your role will include acting as assistant company secretary to the Board of Woodside Energy Group Ltd (“Woodside”). In doing so, you will ensure that Woodside’s corporate compliance and governance requirements are met and provide legal support in relation to corporate matters.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advise Woodside’s Board and Committees on corporate governance requirements and general corporate legal matters
• Provide company secretarial services to Woodside’s Board and Committees, including preparing Board and Committee papers and reports, agendas and record keeping of meetings and Board decisions as appropriate
• Work closely with the Company Secretariat team to ensure that Woodside satisfies its corporate compliance and governance obligations in accordance with its Constitution, and applicable provisions of the Corporations Act, ASX Listing Rules, ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations, the New York Stock Exchange Listing Rules and US securities laws applicable to Woodside as a foreign private issuer
• Provide company secretarial support and work alongside the relevant business functions and service providers in relation to Woodside’s financial and non-financial reporting requirements and continuous disclosure obligations, Annual General Meeting, interim and final dividends, employee share plans and the management of Woodside’s shareholder registers
• Organise and facilitate the induction and professional development of Woodside’s Directors
• Assist with managing and overseeing external legal advisers and shareholder registry service providers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders in relation to corporate compliance and governance matters  
• Provide corporate governance and legal support for various corporate matters including acquisitions, capital raisings, etc
• Develop, update and implement Woodside’s internal corporate governance policies (including Board and Committee policies) and procedures as required

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified corporate lawyer with at least four years’ corporate legal experience
• Highly proficient with the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules. Familiarity with the New York Stock Exchange Listing Rules is preferable but not required
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly effective organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing deadlines and efficiently deliver business-focused legal advice
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Strong team player and ability to build collaborative relationships
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Member of the Governance Institute of Australia or similar, or willing to undertake relevant studies
• Admitted to practice in Western Australia or eligibility to be admitted to practice in Western Australia

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 16th April 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.