Global Leader, Indigenous Affairs & Human Rights

Woodside Energy Ltd.; Australia; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Relocation support

Competitive remuneration

Volunteer program

Job summary

Woodside Energy Limited seeks a visionary Head of Indigenous Affairs & Human Rights to lead the global Indigenous Peoples Strategy and human rights commitments across operations. Reporting to senior sustainability leadership, this role drives governance, engagement with Traditional Owners, and social performance improvements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged; the role emphasizes lived experience, cultural awareness, and responsible business practices

Qualifications

• Significant executive or senior leadership experience in Indigenous Affairs, Human Rights, Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, ESG, or Community Relations.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with Indigenous communities and representative organisations in Australia.
• Deep expertise in Indigenous engagement, cultural heritage management, and social investment practices.
• Experience developing and implementing human rights frameworks and due diligence programs.
• Knowledge of international human rights standards and responsible business practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of Woodside's global Indigenous Peoples Strategy across Australian and global operations.
• Provide strategic advice to Executive Leadership on Indigenous engagement and rights.
• Champion initiatives that increase Indigenous employment, leadership development, and supplier diversity.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Woodside's Human Rights Framework.
• Oversee human rights impact assessments and due diligence processes across the business.
• Represent Woodside Energy at industry forums, conferences and government engagements.

Skills

Executive leadership

Indigenous relations

Human rights policy

Stakeholder management

Strategic governance

Job description

Woodside Energy Limited seeks a visionary Head of Indigenous Affairs & Human Rights to lead the global Indigenous Peoples Strategy and human rights commitments across operations. Reporting to senior sustainability leadership, this role drives governance, engagement with Traditional Owners, and social performance improvements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged; the role emphasizes lived experience, cultural awareness, and responsible business practices