Governance, Risk, And Compliance Business Partner

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.

Woodside Culture
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.

About the Role:
The GRC Business Partner (Australia Region) position is a role in the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team within the Finance Business Group. The GRC team is responsible for Woodside's enterprise level Governance, Risk and Compliance and enabling the business to achieve its strategic objectives.

The GRC Business Partner (Australian Region) position is accountable to coach, support, challenge and assure the business to manage risk, comply with the law and achieve our objectives. This is a permanent full-time position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive, facilitate and monitor annual GRC activities and plan with allocated stakeholders of business area.
• Scanning the horizon to support the business identify strategic and emerging risk and support business means to comply.
  • Training and coaching stakeholders in process, system (WiRCS) and promoting risk and Compliance behaviours, including:
  • Facilitation of active risk management and adherence to risk and Compliance behaviours in the business
  • Support and champion of the use and improvement of the Woodside Management System
  • Facilitation of risk workshops, including training the 1st line and leaders to do so including self-assessment of performance
  • Coaching the line identify and assess the design and effectiveness of critical controls
  • Ensuring oversight over adherence to compliance action dates / accountabilities
  • Executing 2nd line oversight of key GRC activities.
• Analysis of data and ensuring oversight of GRC activities, i.e. second line assurance accountabilities
• Delivery of high-quality reporting, including quality and repeatability assessments of line led GRC activities
• Organisational agility and influence with senior stakeholders
• Delivery and support of GRC integration and improvement activities including change management processes (technical, behavioural/culture, and organisational change).
• Facilitate business process investigations.
• Collaboration with other team members within Australia and in International Operations.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit or other assurance activities
• Relevant qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business, or Project Management, HSE, law, commerce) or equivalent experience.
• Change management experience
• Strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills to build positive internal working relationships and deliver outcomes.
• An ability to work independently and prioritise varying demands from the function and handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Project management, planning, scheduling and execution skills.

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 Friday 31st May 2024.

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