Principal Enterprise Architect

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.

Woodside is seeking an innovative technology leader to set the enterprise architecture vision and shape the technology foundations of a global energy business.

As Principal of Enterprise Architecture, you will lead the direction of Woodside’s IT and OT estate, influence major investment decisions and accelerate the transition from legacy complexity to a modern, resilient and future ready environment.

With enterprise-wide visibility and direct engagement with senior leaders, you will establish the standards, governance and decision rights that enable delivery at pace while protecting long-term technical integrity. You will lead and develop the enterprise architecture capability and shape Woodside’s response to AI and other emerging technologies.

• Set Woodside’s enterprise technology direction, translating business and Digital strategy into clear target states, investment priorities and roadmaps across IT and OT.
• Advise senior executives on material technology choices, bringing commercial, risk and architectural judgement to decisions with enterprise-wide consequences.
• Lead the enterprise architecture function, building a high-performing capability and establishing the principles, standards, patterns, guardrails and decision rights that enable accountable delivery.
• Provide authoritative direction on significant cross-domain decisions, aligning business, product, platform, domain and delivery leaders around enterprise outcomes.
• Own the enterprise view of the technology estate and drive deliberate simplification, consolidation and modernisation, including the prioritisation of material technical debt and obsolescence risk.
• Shape Woodside’s architectural response to strategic and emerging technologies, including AI and agentic technology, cloud, cyber security, data and evolving enterprise platforms.

• Significant leadership experience in enterprise architecture, technology strategy or a comparable function within a large, complex or regulated organisation.
• Broad enterprise technology expertise across cloud, cyber security, platforms, data, integration and AI, with the judgement to lead across specialist domains and an understanding of IT and OT environments.
• A track record of establishing architecture strategy, governance, standards and decision rights that have materially improved business outcomes, resilience and technology sustainability.
• Strong commercial and systems thinking, with the ability to balance value, cost, delivery speed, risk, security and long-term technical integrity.
• Executive presence and the ability to influence, align and constructively challenge senior leaders while navigating competing enterprise priorities.
• Proven people leadership, with experience building capability, developing senior technical talent and leading through influence across a federated environment.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent significant professional experience; enterprise architecture, cloud or technology certifications are valued but not essential.

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. 

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 23 October 2026.

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