Onshore Execution Lead - Decommissioning

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:

This position is responsible for leading and managing the onshore execution of SURF infrastructure, ensuring the effective definition and implementation of decontamination and waste management processes throughout the lifecycle of decommissioning projects.

This role will be imbedded within the Projects Australia team with a dotted reporting line into SURF Project Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement optimal execution strategies for onshore decommissioning scopes within the decommissioning portfolio.
• Oversee project delivery of onshore activities and provide technical oversight for both current and emerging scopes, including site establishment and planning, testing, decontamination, depressurisation, de-energisation, deconstruction, and disposal of decommissioned assets.
• Ensure all contractor operations are conducted safely and efficiently, with effective risk management, capture of lessons learned, and implementation of continuous improvements.
• Manage interfaces with Woodside’s internal departments and coordinate the delivery of documentation and information management.
• Conduct verification and assurance of onshore decommissioning activities, including decontamination, cleaning, and disposal of removed facilities.
• Lead contracting activities related to onshore execution.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Supply Chain, or Engineering (highly regarded).
• Relevant Project Management qualifications.
• Proven expertise in contaminant testing, decontamination processes, and industry best practices for the management and processing of decommissioned facilities.
• Experience managing decommissioning disposals and logistics contracts in accordance with Project Execution Plans.
• Ability to identify innovative approaches to onshore equipment testing, decontamination, and processing scopes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders both internally and externally, and to liaise effectively with personnel at all organisational levels.
• Knowledge of market capabilities, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with subsea facilities specifications and standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) outcomes.
• Highly motivated, with proven project engineering and contractor management skills, supporting successful outcomes in multicultural environments.
• Patience, flexibility, and adaptability to changing circumstances.

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)
• Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave
• 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
• 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.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday 17th of October, 2025.

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