Senior Contracts Adviser - New Energy & Carbon

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:

Based in our Perth office, the Senior Contracts Adviser - New Energy and Carbon Services is a key member of the contracts team who will lead and drive commercial outcomes in the across multiple divisions for BD & Origination New Energy, Carbon Services and Energy Solutions. The candidate will support the contracting life cycle activities by preparing plans to approach the market, issue tenders, negotiate with existing and potential contractors, prepare justifications to obtain approvals and support post award contract management.

Being the leader in the New Energy market is a major strategic focus area for Woodside, with plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Our New Energy projects will facilitate the transition, and this role will play a critical part in our next steps in responding to climate change and diversifying our business portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial and contracting outcomes in the designated portfolio area.
• Ensure contracts, purchase orders and call-offs comply with the Contracting and Procurement Procedure.
• Take accountability of the contracting lifecycle from Category Strategies, Contracting Plans, ITT/RFQs, Authority for Contract Execution, Negotiation Plans, Tender Evaluation Plans, Contract Variations, and other associated approval  documents.
• Continually identify and pursue commercial and cost saving opportunities within the portfolio.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure evaluation criteria, terms & conditions, and departures are accurate.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure adequate representation and visibility of commercial matters. Ensure that commercial and contracting services are given sufficient front-end consideration in the development of Category Strategies, Contracting Strategies and project schedules.
• Ensure delivery of business needs to schedule, cost and quality. Compile and monitor vendor market intelligence.

Skills & Experience:

We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate some of the following:

• Hold a qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or similar. Minimum 6+ years’ experience as a Category Specialist or Contracts Advisory role.
• Experience with a full tender life cycle, specifically within the strategy and pre-award stage. 
• Effective written, presentation and verbal communication to all internal and external levels.
• Proven negotiation experience 
• Demonstrate people and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective decision making in the presence of uncertainty and risk and considering and balancing business dimensions e.g. technical, cost, schedule 
• An individual who is passionate, resilient, and flexible with working on demanding projects.
• Strong negotiation skills

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 Friday 31st of January, 2025.

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