Talent Acquisition Specialist (Fixed-Term)

About Woodside

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.

About The Role

Our Talent Acquisition team have a track record of delivering great results across the business. We partner with leaders from all areas of the business, and source the best talent.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our International Talent Acquisition Team to support across the U.S., Mexico, and Senegal. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, engage, and hire top talent across various departments. You will work closely with hiring managers and HR partners to understand staffing needs and help build a strong employer brand through strategic sourcing and a seamless candidate experience. You will be able to achieve this through your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to guide and influence to achieve outcomes, and underpinned by your market knowledge and by your demonstrated excellent service delivery.

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and pays steadfast attention to detail.  The candidate is self-motivated and can adapt to ambiguity and can demonstrate success in agile ways of working. If you can make informed decisions, remove roadblocks, and collaborate across senior leaders to meet objectives, we invite you to join us.

This role is offered on a 6-12 month fixed term basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis you will carry out the full range of TA responsibilities from job brief, advertising, screening, interview, due diligence, offer and acceptance.

Amongst other activities you will also get the opportunity to engage in brand-building activities and attend events on behalf of Woodside.

- Use data and metrics, and an understanding of the long-term business requirements, to advise on the implications of talent gaps. Support the development of recruiting processes and strategies.

- Apply deep knowledge of business and hiring managers' needs (e.g., time to hire, location, compensation) and use this knowledge to guide the development of end-to-end hiring plans aligned to the needs of the business group.

- Consults on critical talent needs and opportunities. Present and frame information in a way that speaks to the needs of the business, and influences leaders to embrace differentiated and alternative types of talent.

- Uses deep knowledge of competitor opportunities to differentiate Woodside’s unique career possibilities, advantages, and rewards and leverages a consistent, compelling message that conveys the most significant motivators to prospective candidates.

- Tracks candidate activity and share with internal stakeholders.

- Own the candidate experience and prepare candidates for the next phase of the process.

Skills And Experience

We’re seeking a recruiter with 2–5 years of experience, ideally from an in‑house talent acquisition team or within a client‑focused agency environment.

You Should Be Able To Demonstrate

- Full end‑to‑end recruitment experience, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination.

- Strong ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

- Proven success direct sourcing, negotiating and closing high-profile competitive or hard‑to‑fill markets.

Desired Experience

- Exposure to recruiting for a variety of professional roles (e.g., engineering, project controls, finance, legal, or similar functions).

- Hands-on experience using search tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter or equivalent platforms.

- Familiarity with SuccessFactors or other large ATS/HRIS/ERP systems.

- A degree in HR, Psychology, Business, or a related field is beneficial but not mandatory.

Recognition and Reward

What You Can Expect From Us

- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs and coaching

- 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 with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment

- Active employee-led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture

- Community volunteering opportunities

- Relocation assistance (if required)

- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives

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.

Woodside Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal state, or local laws.

Diversity encompasses various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on February 9, 2026.

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