Domestic Gas General Manager - Western Australia

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:

Woodside is currently seeking a General Manager to join the Marketing and Trading team in Perth who will oversee the Domestic Gas (west) sector.

As the General Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading Woodside’s Domestic Gas Marketing business in Western Australia and will report directly to the Vice President of Australian Gas. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of domestic marketing and trading, including overseeing long-term trading, short-term trading, operations and invoicing. This position is crucial to maintaining Woodside’s position as a leading supplier in the gas market within Western Australia.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the strategic direction of Woodside's domestic marketing and trading activity in West Australia
• Leading negotiation of sales and other commercial agreements with counterparties.
• Identifying, maturing and negotiating domestic gas opportunities.
• Progressing long term (1-5 year) gas sales to execution within Treasury and Legal controls.
• Managing strategic and tactical direction of Western Australian pipeline gas portfolios
• Generating value and managing risk for the portfolio.  
• Managing day to day business, operational & settlement issues, and commercial risks.

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in economics, commercial or other relevant field
• Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for deliveries 
• Significant negotiation experience with complex, high value negotiations
• Significant skill using various influence and persuasion styles to facilitate favourable outcomes
• Analytical capability, including proficiency of financial modelling (Excel)
• 5–10 years experience in energy markets & trading highly valued

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 26th May 2024.

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