Description:
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.
About the Role:
The purpose of this role is to ensure timely compliance with Australian Indirect Taxes.
This position is offered on an initial 2 year fixed term period.
The role will hold the following key accountabilities:
• Collation of accounting and business information inputs for Australian indirect tax obligations.
• Involvement in preparation of indirect tax returns, including GST, Withholding Tax, Royalties, Excise and FBT.
• Indirect tax accounting, including accruals, clearing and blackline reconciliations.
• Co-ordinate payment of tax liabilities
• Maintenance of relevant indirect tax master data
• Advising the business on correct application of Tax codes.
• Preparation and maintenance of process and procedure documentation in respect of tax compliance activities.
• Continuous improvement and efficiency of compliance activities through automation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Abide by Code of Conduct (including necessary training) and ABC requirements, providing ‘leadership through example’ to other local staff and contractors.
- Meet all Woodside Health and Safety standards and policies, providing ‘leadership through example’ to other local staff and contractors.
- Deliver on instructions from the Tax Manager or the Head of Indirect Tax
- Ensure compliance with all tax laws.
Business Support:
- Assist in tax function improvement/teaming initiatives.
- Provide education and support to business in respect to correctly systems applications of tax.
Compliance:
- Assist with collation of accounting and business information inputs for indirect international tax obligations.
- Preparation Australian tax returns, including GST, GST, Withholding Tax, Royalties, Excise and FBT
- Indirect tax Accounting.
- Coordinate payment of tax liabilities.
- Maintenance of processes and procedure.
- Automation of tax compliance processes
Skills & Experience:
• Strong English (oral and written) communication skills
• Attention to detail in preparing accurate tax forms/returns/work papers
• Computer skills, particularly Microsoft office applications, and S4H
• Automation and Data Analytics applications (Alteryx, Power BI)
• Managing the timely achievement of tax compliance deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Identifying inefficiencies in business activity and providing sustainable solutions to drive changes in process
• Ability to influence internal stakeholders to adopt changes in practices
Behaviors
• Always behaves in a manner consistent with Woodside Compass behaviors and standards
• Strong commitment to safety and ethical behavior
• Strong awareness of ABC risks
Qualifications
• Professional qualification (Certificate or Degree) or working towards
Experience
• Inhouse tax and/or accounting
If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.
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 4 April 2025.
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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.