Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Analyst

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:

As a Senior Cloud and Infrastructure Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in shaping, supporting, and advancing Woodside’s cloud platforms. You will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise across cloud operations, platform development, automation, and governance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement in cloud services.

About the Function:

The Infrastructure Platforms Operations function is responsible for the design, development, and operational excellence of Woodside’s cloud and on-premise digital infrastructure environments. We enable secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions that support the business’s digital transformation, operational efficiency, and compliance objectives. Our team partners closely with CloudOps, MSPs, and business stakeholders to deliver robust, cost-effective, and future-ready cloud platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight, guidance, and technical SME support to CloudOps teams.
• Resolve complex incidents and requests, including troubleshooting integration errors and platform issues.
• Contribute to the design, development, and strategic direction of cloud platforms, including AWS and Azure.
• Develop and enhance orchestration features and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for AWS application deployments.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high standards for platform codebases.
• Create and maintain comprehensive platform documentation.
• Support and guide Cloud delivery resources, providing technical, business context and ITIL best practices.
• Drive process improvements to uplift delivery enablement.
• Contribute or lead deliverables of infrastructure projects.
• Act as a key interface with digital and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Provide FinOps governance and oversight for cloud spend and acting as the primary point of contact for cloud billing matters.
• Drive cost optimization by assessing and recommending savings plans, reservation strategies, and communicating financial insights to stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in cloud platform operations, preferably in AWS and Azure environments.
• Scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python) for automation and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions.
• Experience with cloud cost optimization, billing, and FinOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and MSP delivery models.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with technical and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify operational issues, define and scope effective solutions, and package work items into a continuous improvement backlog for delivery.
• Brings a security-first mindset, fostering a strong cyber security culture and embedding best practices throughout technology and business processes.
• Strong business and financial acumen, budgeting, and reporting, preferably including proficiency with SAP or similar enterprise financial systems.
• Desirable: Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.

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 18th Oct 2025.

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