Environment Adviser (Projects)
AU
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
In this role, you’ll collaborate with peers to advise the business on complex environment matters relating to the end state planning and decommissioning of our assets near their end of field life. You’ll play a key part in supporting both primary and secondary environment approvals, ensuring our end state planning meets regulatory expectations and progress to plan. You’ll also be involved in the implementation of environmental studies, assurance activities and helping to maintain strong standards, demonstrate compliance and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide practical advice on emerging environmental regulations and how they may influence end state planning and execution of decommissioning activities.
- Develop and implement environmental approval strategies that support our decommissioning strategy.
- Coordinate key baseline and technical studies to inform robust environmental risk and impact assessments.
- Assess environmental risks across areas such as physical disturbance, emissions, noise, light, discharges and invasive species, ensuring risks are reduced to ALARP.
- Support regulatory engagement to progress environmental assessments and approvals.
- Offer technical input into stakeholder engagement activities and ensure environmental considerations are well‑represented in project deliverables.
- Deliver environmental awareness sessions to project teams and contractors.
- Drive continuous improvement by sharing insights, lessons learned and supporting integration of enhanced environmental practices.
Skills and Experience
- Understanding and experience with Australian environment legislation and application.
- Ability to support technical environmental studies and communicate progress and findings to the Project teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Managing change initiatives in line with local cultural, social and regulatory conditions
- Experience with undertaking audits and inspections and working with data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, Risk Management or a relevant degree
- A perspective and understanding of oil and gas projects
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 Friday the 27th of February, 2026.
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.