Senior ERP Technical Specialist

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:

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Digital team as a Senior ERP Technical Specialist based in Perth. Reporting to the Head of ERP, the ERP Technical Specialist manages the technical structure of the S/4HANA ERP system and ensures the systems are available and performance is suitable for the business needs.

You will use your deep understanding of the SAP and ancillary systems, their integrations and the supporting infrastructure to lead a core team of technical specialists and ensure the S/4HANA solution and associated systems are maintained at maximum value and operate effectively to support the business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages technical aspects of the S/4HANA system, ensuring the performance and availability suits the business needs.
• Manages a team of service providers to ensure the systems are supported and maintained appropriately.
• Is responsible for integrity of the system, and that the system architecture is fit-for-purpose and effective.
• Collaborates with Digital leadership to align the ERP roadmap with the Digital Strategy.
• Ensures compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley act and safeguards the business from adverse findings and weaknesses through the documented controls.
• Ensure system stability by ensuring the development lifecycle is followed and functional changes are tested effectively to ensure minimal business disruption.
• Has responsibility for Change Management and represents the ERP services team at the Change Advisory Board.
• Supervises the support services provided by the Application Managed Services provider to ensure an effective and efficient support structure and process is maintained.
• Constantly looks for innovation opportunities and manages new initiatives in line with the Digital policies and processes.

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in managing SAP systems and providing technical support. 
• Experience in supporting SAP S/4HANA, HANA DB and ancillary cloud systems such as SAP Business Technology Platform, OpenText and Ariba.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships within a cross-functional team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications (or equivalent), such as:

• Tertiary qualifications: Degree in computer science, IT or related discipline.

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 7th Jan 2026.

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