Corporate Affairs Adviser - Social Investment

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:

Reporting to the Manager Communities within the corporate Communities and Social performance team, you will drive Social Investment outcomes and impacts, cultivating positive partnerships with community stakeholders.

Our Social Investment team is committed to building respectful relationships and making positive contributions within the communities where we are active. We are seeking a motivated and innovative Social Investment Adviser to join us in our Perth headquarters.

This role works closely with Corporate Affairs colleagues and Social Investment partnership focal points across the global portfolio. The role aims to drive best practice in Social Investment outcomes and impact and demonstrates expertise in partnership management and internal processes. The Corporate Affairs Adviser – Social Investment has strong communication, collaborative, and engagement skills both within Woodside and external stakeholders to enhance Woodside’s reputation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partnerships:
  • Responsible for allocated corporate partnerships. This includes developing Funding Agreements, establishing KPIs, reporting and evaluating existing partnerships and new opportunities.
• Volunteering program:
  • Responsible for managing Woodside volunteering program, including key strategic relationships and support for the global volunteering program.
• Workplace giving:
  • Responsible for managing Woodside workplace giving strategy and program
• Governance:
  • Responsible for Benevity implementation (platform to support partnerships, grants, workplace giving and volunteering) and reporting (SME).
  • Support inputs to social contribution impact report
  • Coordinator of Social Contribution Working Group
  • RAP reporting focal point for social contribution
  • Responsible for managing budget related to partners
• Reputation
  • Develop stakeholder engagement plans and communications plans and executive briefing notes where required.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder holder relationships at executive level, across community partners, resource company peers etc.

Skills & Experience:

• At least 2 years of community relations and / or Social Investment related experience.
• Awareness of, and engagement with, community stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders to achieve results through influencing.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Understanding of systems and platforms to support community partnership management.
• A passion for social contribution, volunteering, social performance and sustainability more broadly.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, marketing, politics, international relations, community development will be viewed favourably, or relevant experience.

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 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 20th Jun 2024.

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