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Woodside Energy

3.9
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Woodside Energy Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Mining, Oil & Gas

The Woodside Energy Story 

Woodside Energy pioneered the development of the LNG industry in Australia and continues to apply their pioneering spirit to future energy challenges. With a focus on LNG and a global market share of 5%, they are helping to improve air quality and support decarbonization. The company is committed to reducing its net emissions to achieve net zero by 2050 and is using technology and innovation to grow their carbon and new energy businesses. Woodside Energy values their diverse, high-performing workforce and prioritizes enduring relationships with communities for social performance. With over 65 years of experience, Woodside Energy is a trusted partner for the future of sustainable energy

The Culture 

Woodside Energy values their inclusive, high-performing culture and offers pathways to leadership, growth, and achievement for all backgrounds. 

With clearly outlined learning programs, policies, frameworks, competencies, and development tools, individuals can build on their strengths and create their future. 

The company prioritizes attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and high-performing workforce. Woodside Energy's fundamental values include 

One Team, We Care, Innovate Every Day, Results Matter, and Build and Maintain Trust..

The Vibe of the Place

Woodside Energy prioritizes health and safety, integrity, respect, social responsibility, teamwork, and results. 

The company has five diversity network groups dedicated to building inclusion and increasing trust, respect, and belonging in the workplace. 

Woodside Energy's Perth headquarters has an open internal staircase connecting all floors, with each floor named after a Noongar season. 

We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance for those looking to join an industry-leading employer.

Recruitment Process

  1. Online application
  2. Online abilities test
  3. Emotional intelligence testing
  4. Video interview
  5. Comprehensive vetting (National criminal record check, Sanctions check, Academic record/qualification check, Drug and alcohol screen

Applications open to:

  1. Australian or New Zealand citizens
  2. Permanent residents
  3. International students currently studying in Australia

Woodside Energy accepts applications from grads of most disciplines

Remuneration & Career Growth

Summer Vacation Program 

This program provides you with the ability to experience first-hand what it is like to work at a global energy company prior to graduation.

You will also gain an insight into working within an innovative and dynamic, multi-disciplined organisation.

Our 12-week program provides you with:

  • The chance to be assessed for a position on our Graduate Development Program
  • Insight into our culture and exposure to our top professionals.
  • Valuable and extensive on the job work experience
  • Practical experience to build on your theoretical knowledge
  • The support of a graduate buddy and your supervisor

The Graduate Development Program 

  • Woodside Energy's three-year graduate program offers rotational placements across different business areas
  • Graduates will work with experts in new technologies to challenge their critical thinking abilities and accelerate their learning
  • The program includes one-on-one leadership support with a personal mentor and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with leaders and experts in the industry
  • Professional development in technical and business skills is provided to expose graduates to best practices, emerging ideas, and future trends
  • The program emphasizes the importance of inclusion and diversity in the workplace
  • Woodside Energy offers competitive salary packages to attract and retain a diverse, high-performing workforce.
  • Woodside Energy offers a competitive salary package starting at $100,000 graduates in their three-year program.
  • Pay progression opportunities are provided throughout the program and upon successful completion.
  • Graduates will have access to a range of career pathways and opportunities after completing the program, with support from the company.
  • We are focused on building future leaders & technical experts

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
3.8
Overall score based on 55 reviews
They Score Best in…
8.7
Diversity
9.4
Office Work Environment
8.4
Salary
8.2
Work Hours
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The best thing about working at my company is the people. I love the supportive and friendly environment we've created.
  • The best thing I like about the company is their training every month, they have specific training for the employee's improvement and upskilling.
  • Office spaces are very spacious, clean, and organized. Our dress code is smart or business casual.
  • My company is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and focuses on initiatives that emphasize valuing customers and ensuring high-quality products.
  • My company is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, particularly focusing on recycling and waste management.
  • The most challenging aspect of working at my company is that, at times, maintaining a strong work-life balance can be difficult.
  • The most challenging aspect is the heavy workload, which affects my productivity due to the lack of manpower and inadequate distribution of tasks.
  • The salary at my company is not very competitive, particularly given that I am effectively performing the duties of two employees.
  • While the hours are fine, having a bit more flexibility could help with managing personal commitments and work tasks better.
  • Promotion opportunities at my company tend to follow a structured path, but it can take a couple of years to achieve regular employment status.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Perth, Western Australia with some site based rotational opportunities available in Karratha, Western Australia.
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
H
Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
I
IT & Computer Science
S
Sciences
T
Trades & Services

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Knowing I’m trusted within my team to manage some of these pieces of work which are critical for Woodside’s operations, highlights the confidence my team and Woodside has in my ability.

Mia Davey

  • Graduate stories
Mostly, I love the responsibility I am given to manage multi-million-dollar materials autonomously. To be so early in my career, yet given the opportunity to contribute to such critical, base-business work is a massive privilege.

Sienna Harvey


A Day In The Life Of


  • Day in the life

Lance Villanueva

As part of the Finance graduate program, Woodside supports learning and development which includes the accreditation of our Chartered Accountancy.
  • Day in the life

Michael Appoloni

Towards, the end of the day I will be involved in a meeting with some colleagues and an external contractor to learn about different methods of transferring liquid hydrogen to and from shipping vessels either at a production facility near a port or at the destination of the final user.

Videos


This is Woodside Energy

In June 2022, Woodside and BHP Petroleum merged to create a new chapter as a global energy company. Together we are building a better future.

Woodside Summer Vacation Program

Bright minds challenge us to be better. Be part of the energy solution through our graduate and summer vacation programs.