Payroll Specialist

About Woodside Energy

Woodside Energy is focused on building strong results by supporting people to do their best work and feel respected, included, and equipped to succeed. The company also places importance on long-term community relationships as part of sustaining its licence to operate.

Innovation and technology are central to its future strategy. Woodside is expanding its carbon and new energy businesses, using technology to lower emissions and reduce the carbon footprint of its products. Its work includes improving energy efficiency, offsetting emissions, cutting emissions intensity, and exploring lower-carbon energy options. The company played a leading role in establishing Australia’s LNG industry and applies that same pioneering mindset to future energy challenges.

The global headquarters are in Perth, and the campus is designed with employee wellbeing in mind. It carries a six Green Star rating and includes advanced wellness features, along with flexibility in how work is carried out.

About the role

Woodside Energy is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join its high-performing Perth head office team. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract supporting global payroll operations for employees across five continents.

Key responsibilities

The role involves ensuring payroll is processed correctly and on time, with duties including:

• Handling routine payroll transactions to keep employee data accurate and up to date.
• Completing payroll tasks within the monthly timetable and in line with Woodside and legal requirements to support timely and efficient benefits delivery.
• Supporting payroll processing activities such as employee terminations, superannuation reconciliation, and STP reporting.
• Responding to business queries and issues, and escalating matters to the Payroll Lead when needed.

Experience in the following areas would be beneficial, though not mandatory:

• Reconciliation work.
• Complex payroll calculations, including overpayments and underpayments.
• Superannuation calculations.

Skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have solid end-to-end payroll experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The role calls for:

• Prior experience using SAP or EC/ECP, which is strongly preferred.
• The ability to organise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• A strong respect for confidentiality.
• Flexibility to manage several issues at once and complete tasks through to resolution.
• The capacity to manage a heavy workload and make decisions with limited supervision.
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills.
• Good analytical ability.

Recognition and reward

Woodside Energy offers a range of benefits and workplace support, including:

• Ongoing development through on-the-job learning, formal programs, and coaching.
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer, plus continued superannuation or retirement benefit contributions at the current rate during unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months, along with secondary carer leave.
• A values-led culture that prioritises psychological and physical safety.
• Employee-led groups that help drive inclusion initiatives.
• Opportunities to take part in community volunteering.
• A competitive pay package with performance-based incentives.

Diversity and inclusion

Woodside is committed to building a workforce that reflects broad diversity and supports inclusion. Its definition of diversity includes differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking style, experience, family background, caregiving responsibilities, and education. Inclusion means creating a workplace based on respect, trust, and belonging, where people can bring their authentic selves to work.

The company supports employees in developing leadership capabilities and welcomes applications from Indigenous Peoples and people looking for more flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities.

Application details

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Wednesday 8 July 2026. Woodside Energy only accepts applications directly from candidates and does not work with recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

Employment terms

This is a full-time, onsite role based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.