Operational Technology (OT) Engineer

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential and working in a positive work environment. We recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation 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 globally.

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About the Role:

This position sits in the Digital Function in the Operational Technology (OT) BAU team, reporting to the Senior Cybersecurity Lead.  The OT team is responsible for providing tactical cybersecurity support and assurance activities to keep our frontline systems and assets secure from cyber attacks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Asset OT security is maintained at tolerable levels.
• Informal Leadership of contractors and service providers delivering OT Specific work to assets.
• Responsible for delivery of OT Maintenance Program.
• Responsible for ensuring OT System changes are secure and fit for purpose.
• Responsible for supporting front line maintenance in break down OT incidents.
• Responsible for supporting CSIRT in the event of a site cyber incident.
• Maintenance program delivered with deviations risk assessed and managed.
• OT System changes are secure and fit fur purpose.
• Responsible for ensuring technical aspects of maintenance and change align to security principals and processes.
• Support of update and delivery of OT Security Platform components
• Asset OT maintenance and change management complies with the Manage OT Process and OT Cyber Security risks are tolerable.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 2 years technical experience is required in Control System Engineering / Operational Technology (OT) or IT
• Experience in maintenance  delivery and operations.
• Basic understanding of cyber security and risk management in an Oil and Gas context
• Business risk management,  Stakeholder relationship management
• Informal leader competencies as defined by navigator.
• Ideally the candidate should possess or be working towards a CCNA or a SANS GICSP certification
   

Qualifications

• Engineering or Digital Professional degree from an industry recognised university.

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 24 November 2025.

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