Director of Ethics

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us to drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

This role can be based in any of our major office locations globally.

• Job Description
• To provide overall leadership, vision and direction for an industry leading ethics and compliance (E&C) program that promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct aligned to our Principles and Behaviors.
• This will involve developing, leading and ensuring execution of Worley's E&C strategy, driving adoption across all regions and business units.
• Foster an ethical culture across Worley, inspiring leaders to champion a safe, respectful, and values-driven workplace.
• Promote understanding and consistent application of the Code of Conduct at all levels of the organization.
• Foster the 'Speak up' culture, ensuring mechanisms are accessible, trusted, and supported with timely investigations and resolutions.

• Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Senior Leaders, the Group Executive, and Board Members on complex E&C matters.
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Group based on internal insights, global trends, and identification of best practices.
• Accountable for the effective monitoring of the global E&C Program and timely reporting on key metrics, trends, and emerging risks to provide actionable insights to the Executive Group and the Board.

• Team Leadership
• Lead and manage a global E&C team of approximately 20 professionals across multiple levels and geographies, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Ensure the team provides industry-leading guidance and support to the business across a wide range of E&C matters.

• Risk Management
• Lead E&C risk assessments during the pre-contract phase in collaboration with Operations—focusing on areas such as sanctions, third-party due diligence, fraud, corruption, integrity, and assurance. Guide/tailor treatment strategies. Collaborate on human rights assessments, ensuring ethical considerations are embedded in project planning and delivery.

What You Will Bring

• Typically, 15+ years relevant experience, with significant management experience.
• Important skills include a strong understanding of ethical practices and related laws, along with excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. Proficiency with software applications is also needed.
• Decisions will require deep expertise within area of focus, understanding the impact of decisions on the broader organization. Roles at this level must be able to assimilate information from multiple sources to derive answers and solve questions. Solutions are derived from information and knowledge gained through past experiences.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Effectively communicate and present complex proposals and reports to executive level management. Participative management style with a cooperative team approach. Proven leadership skills in multi-cultural/national environments.
• Strong understanding of broader systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to lead and guide the strategic development of new systems, processes and tools.
• Ability to independently manage day to day challenges arising with respect to work deliverables, timelines, and relevant stakeholders. Should have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership and ability to manage global time zones. Self-motivated and solution oriented with excellent mentoring, collaboration, and team building skills. Strong understanding of and adherence with Worley's Code of Conduct and values.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

• University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.