Culture and Inclusion Lead

About Woodside

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

The Culture & Inclusion Lead is responsible for ensuring that culture, inclusion, and the behaviours that drive Our Values are embedded in the systems and frameworks of the organisation, the behaviours we cultivate, and the capability we develop across Woodside.

The role leads a team of senior advisors responsible for measuring organisational culture, shaping enterprise culture priorities, and embedding behaviours that support strategy execution through the systems, symbols, and behaviours of the organisation. 

Along with cultural health, this role provides strategic direction and support to the people and processes that drive inclusivity and fairness in Woodside to elevate business performance.  This includes the work to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities in which we operate.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head Organisational Effectiveness, the HR Culture and Inclusion lead will be responsible for:

Culture Stewardship

• Analyse, Diagnose, and Design cultural focus for the organisation
• Ownership and guidance of 5-year culture strategy
• Drive culture through decision making frameworks of the organisation, communication and narrative, work and workforce design, leadership capabilities 
• Embed cultural focus into the foundations of the organisation for sustainability

Inclusion Expert & Advocate

• Maintain enterprise insight into evolving inclusion expectations, regulation, benchmarks, and leading practice
• Design and support the structures that reinforce inclusion throughout the organisation
• Cultivate, maintain, and optimise partnerships across external groups

Change Management Effectiveness

• Shape the organisation’s approach to workforce change
• Support transparent, consistent communications
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain trust and social licence

Enterprise Leadership

• Work to integrate and drive holistic efforts and outcomes across both HR and non-HR stakeholders
• Lead a team of talented subject matter experts to produce their best work, grow their careers, and thrive in a culture that is inclusive and psychologically safe

This position will also perform a wide variety of duties which include but are not limited to project management, project implementation, analytical reporting, high-level communications, and other general support for all global culture and inclusion initiatives.

Skills and Experience

This is a senior role within the Woodside HR team structure. Accordingly, we are looking for someone who is qualified in HR, Psychology or similar field through either a degree or commensurate experience, and who has experience operating at a senior capacity within the HR field. Candidates should be able to detail their experience in successfully influencing and guiding senior leaders on strategic initiatives.  

The ideal candidate will have invested in their personal and professional development to ensure their subject matter expertise is current and competitive.

This role will be dependent on a foundation of strong interpersonal interactions resulting from the ability to build high-trust relationships with a range of stakeholders.  
 

Enterprise & Technical

• Deep understanding of organisational culture and behaviour 
• Experience embedding behavioural expectations into operating models 
• Understanding of workforce transformation, including AI and organisational change 
• Ability to translate strategy into behavioural and cultural outcomes 
• Data-driven approach to measuring culture and performance

Leadership & Influence

• Ability to influence senior leaders (CEO-2 level) without formal authority 
• Strong facilitation of complex and sensitive conversations 
• Ability to balance organisational performance with workforce experience 
• Exposure to working with stakeholders in global locations and understanding the importance of respecting different cultural norms and expectations when developing strategies and frameworks.
• Track record of building high trust relationships based on the delivery of quality outcomes.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching
• 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 with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

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 various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

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

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Monday 25th May 2026 .

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