Principal Operational Capability

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 arebased 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.

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.

The Principal Operational Capability role for the Gulf of Mexico region will initially focus on improving operational training content for Shenzi along with compliance verification and transition to a broader task of helping to develop, implement, and maintain a training and capability program with flexibility to be adopted to other operations in IO leveraging existing tools and processes where possible.

• Engages Leaders across Operations, Engineering, and HSE to develop, maintain, and continuously improve training and capability building content.
• Manages training matrices across GoM region striving for consist, yet fit-for-purpose training programs to enable Best-in-Class capability across all facets of operations, engineering and HSE
• Manages tracking and compliance with leaders across operations, engineering, and HSE
• Actively participates in industry working groups to ensure minimum regulatory compliance and industry recommendations are achieved through Woodside's International Operations training program and adopts best practices from other operators where applicable.
• Drives operational excellence with support from line leaders through innovative and engaging training programs that adapt to changes in operations, infrastructure, systems, and processes

• Role models Woodside Values and leadership behaviors.
• Ability to make decisions and improvements to increase effectiveness of the training and capability program
• Can effectively engage leaders across Woodside to influence and achieve consistency in the program
• Collates and reviews performance indicators associated with training compliance across GoM.
• Can facilitate Training and Coaching for some content areas where in-house expertise is necessary and external capability is limited.
• 10+ years of experience in oil and gas operations
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Effective in adult learning techniques
• Strong communications skills
• Knowledge of Woodside Management Framework
• Awareness of Woodside minimum training expectations

Qualifications

• Professional training in Adult Learning preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' of relevant experience in the energy industry
• Experience and/or Technical Competencies in deepwater production/maintenance activities strongly preferred.

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.

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer,and maintenance ofsuperannuation 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, 04 March 2025.

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