Principal Culture and Inclusion 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.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Regional Head of HR International, this role partners across the U.S., Mexico, and Senegal to embed inclusive practices into how we lead, operate, and grow. You'll help shape the global culture and inclusion strategy while tailoring solutions that meet the cultural and regulatory needs of each unique region.

You’ll liaise with leaders, advise on inclusive operations, and lead key initiatives bringing both thought leadership and practical execution to a role that spans strategy, consulting, and delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Translate strategy into action by partnering with key stakeholders to embed culture and inclusion into operational routines and organizational practices.

· Design and drive inclusive policies and practices with a focus on both international alignment and local relevance.

· Navigate local compliance and regulatory landscapes in collaboration with Legal and Corporate Affairs.

· Co-develop and execute Woodside’s global culture and inclusion strategy balancing short- and long-term priorities to enhance employee experience and support business outcomes.

· Support enterprise-wide reporting, including Sustainability Reports, and contribute to global Board and executive papers.

· Manage communications and messaging for international culture and inclusion initiatives.

· Coach and guide key internal stakeholders, and culture and inclusion ambassadors a to foster distributed ownership of culture and inclusion.

· Support organizational trust-building by staying close to the pulse of the business through ongoing feedback loops.

Skills & Experience:

Essential Skills and Experience:

· Tertiary qualifications in Organisational Psychology, HR, or a related discipline.

· Proven experience driving inclusion & diversity initiatives and cultural change in large, global organizations.

· Deep knowledge of and experience with USA legal and cultural landscapes related to Inclusion and diversity.

· Understanding of inclusive leadership, cultural models, and change management methodologies and how to apply them.

· Comfort with ambiguity and organizational complexity with demonstrated ability to turn concepts into executable initiatives.

· Data and metrics skills—able to evaluate engagement and inclusion outcomes using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

· Strong track record in building high-trust relationships.

· Exceptional verbal and written communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage across regions, functions, and levels without direct authority.

· Courage to challenge assumptions, conviction to influence change, and a strong team-oriented mindset.

· Willingness and ability to travel internationally and liaise with global teams across multiple time zones as needed.

Desirable:

· Experience in the energy or resource industry, with awareness of site-based operational environments.

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 Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

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