Senior Commercial Adviser

About Woodside

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

The Senior Commercial Advisor is a senior individual contributor within the Louisiana LNG (LALNG) Commercial team, responsible for leading the execution, integration, and optimisation of the project’s commercial framework across the full LNG value chain.

The role is accountable for delivering commercial outcomes across a complex portfolio of agreements, joint venture structures, and partner interfaces, ensuring alignment with Woodside’s value objectives through the execution and operationalisation of LALNG’s commercial strategy.

The position plays a key role in interfacing across Commercial, Business Management, Gas Supply, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Operations to ensure the effective delivery of obligations, governance, and decision-making across the project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commercial Execution & Integration

• Lead the execution and operationalisation of LALNG commercial agreements across:
• LNG offtake (SPAs)
• Gas supply and transportation arrangements
• JV and HoldCo / InfraCo / Gas Supply structures
• Ensure all commercial obligations are embedded into business processes and are delivered in line with project requirements
• Support transition from project execution into operational readiness and steady-state commercial operations

Sell-down & Strategic Partner Support

• Support execution of LALNG equity sell-down and engagement with prospective partners
• Contribute to investor materials, due diligence responses, and commercial positioning
• Support structuring and evaluation of partner participation (equity, offtake, governance)
• Coordinate across Commercial, Finance, Legal, and M&A to progress sell-down workstreams
• Provide commercial input into partner negotiations and manage key risks

JV Governance & Partner Management

• Manage and support engagement with JV partners (e.g. Williams, Stonepeak and future equity participants)
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, reporting requirements, and governance frameworks

Commercial Structuring & Negotiation

• Support development and negotiation of commercial structures, amendments, and new arrangements across:
• Expansion phases
• Sell-down / equity partner structures
• Commercial optimisation initiatives
• Provide commercial input into negotiations and stakeholder engagements to drive value-accretive outcomes

Cross-functional Delivery

• Act as a commercial interface across:
• Commercial, Marketing & Trading
• Gas Supply
• Projects and Operations
• Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury
• Drive alignment across functions to ensure consistent commercial positions and efficient execution

Commercial Performance & Decision Support

• Develop and frame:
• Commercial analysis
• Business cases
• Board / SteerCo materials
• Support decision-making through clear articulation of commercial risks, trade-offs, and value outcomes

Key Relationships

Internal

• LALNG Commercial & Marketing teams
• Commercial Analysis
• Business Management
• Gas Supply & Procurement
• Projects & Operations
• Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury
• Corporate Affairs and Company Secretariat 

External

• Joint Venture Partners
• LNG buyers / counterparties
• Service providers and advisors

Skills and Experience

Commercial & Technical Capability

• Deep experience in LNG, energy, or large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of:
• LNG value chain and commercial structures
• Joint venture governance and agreements
• complex multi-contract project environments

Execution & Delivery

• Proven ability to:
• Drive outcomes across multiple stakeholders
• Manage complex commercial interfaces
• Deliver under uncertainty and competing priorities

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Strong relationship management capability across:
• Internal functions
• International partners
• Ability to influence without authority and align diverse stakeholders

Negotiation & Communication

• Strong negotiation capability with a focus on achieving balanced, value-driven outcomes
• Ability to develop:
• Clear commercial narratives
• high-quality presentations and decision materials

Leadership

• Demonstrates leadership through:
• Ownership and accountability
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Proactive problem solving

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline
• Significant experience in commercial / business development / project commercial roles
• Experience in LNG or major capital projects required

Recognition and 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
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• 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 CST on June 4, 2026

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