Crisis & Emergency Management Advisor

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.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

To drive organisational resilience to crisis and emergency risks by providing specialist CEM advice and support, developing CEM capability and assuring local plans for “all hazards’ incident management are implemented against company Hydrocarbon and Oil 
Spill capabilities, Security & Emergency Management standards, and Mexican Regulation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Based in the Company’s Mexico City office, the expectations of the role are:

• Leadership of Woodside’s Oil Spill Crisis and Emergency Management (CEM) arrangements, systems, and controls in  Mexico, mainly for the Oil Spill Response systems in the country.
• Support for technical oil spill response preparedness, emergency planning, and response services, in line with the regulatory dispositions (mainly, SASISOPA).
• Assistance to Woodside Energy during interactions with local regulatory agencies, including reviews, inspections, and exercises, while ensuring compliance with Mexican regulations and local content expectations for Oil Spill Management Systems, environment protection, and safe operational resilience.
• Maintenance of a contemporary understanding of the Oil Spill emergency management hazards and risk landscape in Mexico, undertaking prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery activities to safeguard the business against those risks.
• Provision of All hazards Crisis and Emergency Management advice and support to Mexico assets, projects, personnel, and company visitors, to both protect and enable the business.
• Development, updating, and advising on Asset/Facility/Country Emergency Response Plans and the Mexico Incident Management Team (IMT) Plan.
• Development, implementation, and facilitation of local Crisis and Emergency Management training and exercises.
• Assurance against asset-owned Oil Spill Crisis and Emergency Management controls and plans.
• Support for local response to Hydrocarbon and Oil Spill emergencies and crises in alignment with Woodside Energy corporate standards, as well as regional and local arrangements.
• Responsible for coordinating the maintenance program for Oil Spill Response equipment and serving as the local point of contact for relationships with both local and international Oil Spill Response organizations.
• Coordination of the Mexico IMT’s capability development and rostering.
• Ensuring that Mexico Oil Spill incidents or emerging hazards are reported/escalated in a timely manner.
• Coordination and delivery of training on crisis and emergency management processes, systems, and controls.
• Management of local emergency management service providers, ensuring value and quality.
• Coordination of the Civil Protection plans for corporate office in Mexico, along with Office Management, HSE and Security.
• Coordination of After-Action Reviews (AAR) to assess the effectiveness of local Level 1 incident response, post-event.
• Maintenance and reporting of key performance indicators of emergency management performance in Mexico.
• Maintenance of contemporary Crisis and Emergency Management subject matter expertise, including participation in local industry groups, partnerships with relevant government and agencies, and maintaining a network of Crisis and Emergency Management professionals.

Skills & Experience:

 Fluency in Spanish & English languages.
• Understanding of or experience in management of crisis management of Oil Spill Incidents in Mexico Experience working in partnership with regulatory or response agencies in Mexico (ASEA, SEMAR, and others).
• Experience in the prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery to emergencies or crises of Oil Spill events, in the public or private sectors.
• Knowledge and application of ICS (Incident Command Systems).
• Experience with IPIECA, IOGP, and other relevant international stakeholders on environment
• Experience in risk management and assurance programs.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and performance at operational and senior management levels.
• Experience engaging and managing a broad stakeholder group.
• Experience in learning facilitation and presentation.
• Experience with Oil Spill Response national, and international providers.
• Advanced visual presentation and report preparation skills.
• High levels of personal resilience and adaptability.
• Experience working in, or familiarity with the energy sector and related hazards

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline.
• ICS accreditation (desirable)
• Oil Spill response accreditations (desirable)

Please submit your resume in English.

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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)
• Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave
• 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
• 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.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 05 Sep 2025 .

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