Health and Safety Advisor

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About the Role:

North Rankin A (NRA) Flare Support Structure (FSS) Guy-Wire Replacement (GWR) project is tasked with the replacement of 4 off guy wires, one at a time using subsea de-tensioning/tensioning tools supplemented with fine tensioning capability on the topsides. The new wires will be anchored to the FSS jacket at new welded anchor points and connected back to the existing subsea anchor boxes.

Reporting to the Health and Safety Team Lead, you will play a key role and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Health and Safety foundations (Safety, Health, Process Safety, Human Factors, Investigations) and/or Golden (or Life) Safety Rules.

Location

• Initial placement in the Perth Office for project FEED and Execute phase(s).
• North Rankin Facility / Vessel time to support offshore execute phase.
• Ability to travel international, domestic and to assets vis rotary wing (if required).

Duties & Responsibilities:

The planned scope of work includes:

• Provide comprehensive Health and Safety guidance and analysis as required by the North Rankin A (NRA) Flare Support Structure (FSS) Guy-Wire Replacement (GWR) team;
• Responsible for working independently to deliver quality technical outcomes;
• Strong understanding of Safety in Design principles, ensuring risks are proactively identified and mitigated early in the design process to protect people, assets, and the environment.
• Strong understanding of Psychosocial Safety principles, ensuring the identification, management, and reduction of psychological risks in the workplace in accordance with relevant regulatory and industry standards.
• Responsible for learning and understanding the business context of work activities and assignments;
• Ability to undertake trend analysis and analytics to drive improvement campaigns;
• Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills;
• Develop and implement a Field Leadership Activity Plan to guide and structure visible safety leadership engagement by the project team across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years experience as a Health & Safety Adviser in the Energy industry or similar heavy industry.
• Tertiary education in a field relative to Woodside’s Health & Safety Capability reference plan is preferred.
• Trade base or similar workplace experience is an advantage.
• Previous project experience with Subsea Vessels and/or Operators Assets highly desirable.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles, consistent with Energy Institute guidelines and recognised industry standards.
• Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to manage multiple stakeholder expectations.
• Demonstrated/proven high level of resilience.
• Possess the ability to manage priorities in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage others (direct/indirect).

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 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
• 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 12th December 2025.

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