Global Mobility Senior Adviser

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

This role is responsible for shaping and supporting Woodside’s global mobility program to enable the compliant, efficient and practical deployment of talent across jurisdictions. The role combines policy, governance, process design and stakeholder advisory responsibilities, with a strong focus on risk management, employee experience and scalable delivery.

Position Purpose

The Senior Global Mobility Advisor is responsible for the design, governance and continuous improvement of Woodside’s global mobility frameworks and processes. The role ensures mobility activity is supported by practical policy, effective controls, strong vendor oversight and coordinated stakeholder engagement to enable compliant and scalable global workforce deployment. Across all work fronts, you will identify opportunities for automation, simplification and improved employee experience.

Mobility Strategy, Policy & Governance

• Development and evolution of global mobility strategy, policies, and frameworks
• Ensure policies are practical, enforceable, and aligned to regulatory requirements (including tax and immigration) and internal controls
• Establish and maintain robust governance, approval pathways, and exception frameworks
• Embed clear accountabilities and control points across the mobility lifecycle
• Provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders on complex, high-risk mobility scenarios

Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance, Controls & Process Design

Designs and implements end-to-end mobility processes that embed compliance by design, leveraging and enhancing existing technology solutions. Defines and documents key controls across mobility activities, ensures processes are audit-ready, with accurate documentation, traceability, and clear ownership. Partner with Corporate Tax, Payroll, Legal, Company Secretariat, and external vendors to support effective mobility outcomes.

Systems, Data & Mobility Enablement

Supports the design and continuous improvement of system-enabled mobility processes. You will partner with HR Systems and other relevant teams to embed mobility requirements into technology solutions and workflows, promote data integrity, process consistency, and reporting capability across mobility activities. The role supports the testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of mobility-related system and process changes, and identifies opportunities for automation, simplification, and an improved employee experience.

New Country Entry & Global Expansion

Lead mobility input into new country entry and expansion activities, and designs controlled, scalable mobilisation frameworks. Ensures the early identification and management of compliance risks, and provides practical technical advice to support business decisions on mobility risks, constraints, and implementation options in new and expanding jurisdictions.

Vendor Strategy & Partnership Excellence

Manage day-to-day performance of mobility vendors across tax, immigration, international payroll, relocation, and related services. Apply technical judgement to review advice, challenge assumptions, and ensure vendor services align with Woodside requirements, builds strategic partnerships with key providers, and oversee SLAs, KPIs, and control requirements.

Project & Transformation Leadership

Lead strategic mobility initiatives, from design through to change management, in collaboration with Reward Centre of Excellence, HR Business Partners, vendors, and HR Systems team. In this role you will drive process standardisation and control uplift, manage risks and stakeholder alignment

Stakeholder Advisory & Operational Support

Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business stakeholders on the application of mobility policy and frameworks. Provide guidance on complex mobility scenarios, exceptions and risk-based decision making, support resolution of escalated mobility issues in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers, and translate technical mobility requirements into practical and commercially workable outcomes

Skills and Experience

Technical Capabilities & Experience

• Extensive global mobility experience in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment
• Deep expertise in mobility policy, governance and exception framework design
• Background in international tax, and significant exposure to global immigration, payroll and employment law interfaces
• Experience supporting new country entry, mobilisation programs and complex cross-border workforce deployment
• Strong vendor governance and service management capability

Behavioural Capabilities

• Strong judgment and risk awareness in complex mobility scenarios
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with credibility and pragmatism
• Structured problem solving and sound decision making
• High attention to detail and strong governance discipline
• Collaborative, pragmatic and delivery-oriented approach

Leadership & Culture

• Demonstrate Woodside values and behaviours
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and high-performing team environment
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the business and with external partners
• Support continuous uplift in global mobility capability, governance and service delivery

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 5th June 2026.

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