Manager Advocacy and Positioning

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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 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

The Manager Advocacy and Positioning is a strategic thinker who coordinates, distils and communicates Corporate Affairs priorities and key deliverables to the function and broader business. The position will work directly with the VP Group Corporate Affairs (CA), Sustainability, Policy and External Affairs (SP&EA) Lead Teams and colleagues across the business to ensure an aligned and proactive focus on key public policy developments and emerging stakeholder / reputation issues of importance to Woodside. The Advocacy and Positioning remit covers global issues mapping and is responsible for developing and executing group-level advocacy campaigns designed to deliver business priorities. This position manages, coordinates and integrates public opinion research data to inform public positions and works closely with the global media team. The Advocacy and Positioning Manager leads industry association participation to align with and inform evolving business priorities. In addition, this position will work closely with the Group CA Lead Team to identify and build external relationships that broaden influencing networks across key jurisdictions.

This role will be based in Perth and reports directly to the Group VP Corporate Affairs. Key to success in the position will be the ability to work across different CA and SP&EA disciplines and maintain a strategic focus, supporting the CA Function to execute agreed advocacy plans. Effective internal communication and advocacy will be required, including at Executive level, to gain broader business acceptance of these proposed approaches and outcomes. An ability to engage and influence stakeholders, within industry associations, policy institutes and think tanks etc, will also be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of CA advocacy plans that include key deliverables and issues under management to be shared with Woodside Executives.
• Work closely with Canberra and climate & policy teams to ensure Woodside's public policy priorities are translated into plans to influence and communicate on these issues.
• Develop a strategic approach to Woodside's media engagement that aligns with company priorities and seeks to influence key issues affecting the business.
• Coordinate Woodside's industry association participation and involvement in policy institutes / think tanks, ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to increase Woodside's external networks in key jurisdictions.
• Lead improvements to internal coordination, influence and leverage of key industry associations.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in political science, journalism, communications commerce, legal or related fields.
• Deep knowledge of International Corporate Affairs practices, standards and thinking. Knowledge of political systems and public policy development, advocacy and media.
• Strong knowledge of stakeholder engagement frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience advising on complex government, communications, brand, reputation and stakeholder engagement issues.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and reputation issues (local and global) that interface with Woodside's business.
• Proven experience developing business plans and strategies covering government relations, communications and issue management.
• Ability to develop strong relationship with senior internal stakeholders including CEO and ELT.
• Prior experience in a Corporate Affairs and working with the media is essential.

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 18weeks' 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)
• Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave
• 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
• 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 centers 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.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 16 September 2025.

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

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries
• Government Relations Services, Mining, and Oil and Gas

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 16 September 2025.

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