Ethics & Compliance 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.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Ethics and Compliance team in Perth on a 24-month fixed term basis. In this capacity, you will play a key role in providing comprehensive support across the organisation for the prevention, detection and mitigation of fraud, corruption and misconduct risks. This includes upholding Woodside’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) policy, Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy, and Ethics and Compliance standards. You will act as a leader in supporting and enhancing a culture of compliance within Woodside, in particular influencing internal and external stakeholders to align with Woodside’s compliance requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continue to refine Woodside’s third party pre and post-transaction ABC due diligence program, including guidelines, processes, tools, training and monitoring
• Conduct ABC due diligence in relation to suppliers, customers, social investments, new business opportunities, joint venture partners, and other business activities.
• Conduct and review specific fraud and corruption risk assessments
• Prepare fraud and corruption training content and facilitate/deliver training
• Perform ABC compliance audits or capability assessments on selected contractors and/or joint venture partners
• As a company SME and representative, interface with joint venture partners in relation to non-operator exposures and facilitate the mutual management of ABC risks and influence best practice where possible
• Maintain awareness of international bribery and corruption related events, actions and best practice
• Provide technical fraud and ABC governance advice within the business and promote the ABC Policy, Code of Conduct, Whistleblower Policy and E&C process
• The ability to respond to and investigate concerns, disclosures or incidents concerning fraud or corruption, or unethical business conduct, in line with established policies and procedures, would be viewed favourably

Skills & Experience:

Skills

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally
• Able to influence across all levels of the business
• Thorough attention to detail
• Strong report writing capability
• Good business acumen, including sound understanding of commercial and legal considerations
• Strong awareness of audit and risk practices
• Ability to navigate sensitive and confidential scenarios with prudence and precision

Qualification

• Relevant vocational or tertiary qualifications in Law, Accounting, Commerce or any other related qualifications
• Relevant professional registrations (CA, ACFE, Legal, etc.)
• Experience in providing forensic, fraud/corruption/integrity or financial crime compliance support to, or within, organisations
• Strong knowledge of ABC laws, whistleblower protection, business conduct and compliance best practice

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 8th May 2025.

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