Graduates and students

At Woodside Energy, you can be part of the energy solution through our graduate and summer internship programs.

Exciting growth opportunities

At Woodside Energy, we pride ourselves on our dedicated and high-performing team.

We know great results come from people feeling valued and getting the support they need to reach their full potential, no matter their professional or personal background.

By offering supportive pathways through our Graduate and Internship programs, we encourage people to build on their individual strengths and create a future with Woodside.

Meet a Summer Vacation Student

Jenayah Elliott, a Jaru woman from the Kimberley, began her career with Woodside as a Summer Vacation Student in 2017, later joining as an HR Graduate.

Now, she's a Senior HR Business Partner based in Perth, and was involved in a two-year international assignment in Houston as an HR Specialist – Americas Merger Integration Project, an experience she describes as 'enriching, rewarding, and wonderful.'

Wonder where you fit?

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Australian Summer Vacation and Graduate roles

Where could a career at Woodside take you? Discover what’s possible with our Australian Summer Vacation and Graduate roles, opening 1 August 2026.

Match your degree

Australian pathway process

1. Find out what area of the business best suits you
Use our degree matcher to find out the best business area for you.

2. Online application
Apply for eligible opportunities via the careers page on our website.

3. Online Interview Platform
You may then be invited to progress to the next stage which is an online interview assessment. A link will be emailed to you.

4. Formal Interview
If successful, you will be invited to an in-person/video interview.

5. Due diligence
Our due diligence stage may include, but is not limited to, a national criminal record check, sanctions check, academic record/qualification check and reference checking.

6. Offer
If you have been successful in steps one to six, and we would like to offer you a position on our program, a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you to extend a formal offer.

Woodside's graduate and student pathways in Australia

Summer Vacation Program

We are looking for students who have a passion for learning and can demonstrate academic ability to see first-hand what it is like to work for a global energy company, founded in Australia with a spirit of innovation and determination

Gain 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

You might even see our operations first-hand through a placement in Karratha or a potential site visit.

This is a paid work experience opportunity with accommodation and return travel provided to applicants residing outside of Perth.

Curious about which area of our business is for you? Explore our disciplines in the degree matcher here.

Eligibility

Our Summer Vacation Program is designed for students completing their university studies in Australia.

You are eligible to apply to our Summer Vacation Program if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
  • An international student currently studying and residing in Australia with unrestricted Australian working rights over the summer vacation period.
  • Studying an Undergraduate, Honours, Post Graduate, Masters or PHD.
  • In your penultimate (second to last) or final year of university.
Indigenous Summer Vacation Program

We encourage applications from students who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to join our Summer Vacation Program.

You can be in any year of study in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Our Indigenous Summer Vacation Program is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to apply your growing knowledge to our business.

 This program runs full-time for 6-12 weeks and we offer: 

  • Extensive on-the-job training, where we pay you for real, meaningful work. 
  • Early consideration for our Graduate Development Program for those in their penultimate year of study, so you can line up a job before you complete your studies. 
  • Access to a vibrant community of students and recent graduates. You'll have a dedicated current graduate as a go-to support person while you're on the program.
  • Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies.

Curious about which area of our business is for you? Explore our disciplines in the degree matcher here.

Better Future Pathways

We are looking to create a student talent community for those not yet eligible for our Summer Vacation Program. This program offers meaningful experience for those earlier on in their studies. 

Eligibility 

You are eligible to be considered for our Better Future Pathway if you are: 

  • Currently studying at an Australian university in any year level besides penultimate or final year. 
  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident. 
  • An international student currently studying and residing in Australia with unrestricted Australian working rights. 
  • We are looking for students who have passion for learning and can demonstrate academic ability. 
  • Date will vary depending on the specific opportunity and your availability.

Graduate Development Program

As a global energy company, founded in Australia, we’re constantly on the lookout for graduates who are innovators and passionate problem solvers. When you become a part of our fast-growing community of graduates, you'll be supported both technically and professionally with exposure to a wide range of exciting opportunities. Graduates at Woodside are permanent employees and are our leaders of the future.

A world of opportunities

As a graduate at Woodside you'll enjoy a truly exciting range of career opportunities within a dynamic work environment. Our Graduate Development Program delivers you three years of structured development with carefully designed job rotations and activities that will broaden your career horizons. You'll learn from some of the brightest leaders in our industry.

As part of the program, our graduates have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of our business through rotations. You will also work on projects and attend training that will build on your soft skills and business acumen.

We know that getting exposure to our operations is important to you so all graduates will attend a site visit in the first year of the program. 

Our supportive culture

We help you transition from university to the workplace by providing support from buddies, mentors and leaders. You'll also enjoy the support from our graduate community, including your dedicated graduate buddy who will provide practical, day-to-day advice.

Eligibility

The Woodside Graduate Development program is open to students in their final year of university or up to two years post-university graduation.

You are eligible to apply to our Graduate Development Program if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident
  • An international student currently studying in Australia
  • Additionally, you will have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above in your most recent studies.

Woodside Energy has been operating in the USA for a long period of time, both as Woodside Energy USA and as BHP Petroleum with whom Woodside merged in 2022. We are excited to launch our US pathways program, and believe Woodside has exciting career opportunities for graduates and students in a company growing in size and impact in the USA.

Daniel Kalms, EVP and COO International​

Woodside's graduate and student pathways in the USA

Summer Internship Program

We are looking for students who have a passion for learning and can demonstrate academic ability to see first-hand what it is like to work for a global energy company, founded in Australia with a spirit of innovation and determination

Gain 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
You might even see our operations first-hand through a potential site visit.

This is a paid work experience opportunity. Accommodation and return travel to be provided if applicable.

Curious about which area of our business is for you? Explore our disciplines in the degree matcher here.

Eligibility

Our Summer Internship Program is designed for students completing their university studies in the United States of America.

You are eligible to apply to our Summer Internship Program if you are:

  • Rising junior or senior with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 through Spring 2028.
  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university for the full duration of the Summer 2026 internship.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30
  • Available for a minimum of twelve (12) consecutive weeks during Summer 2026.
  • Authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., F-1).
    Graduate Development Program

    As a global energy company, founded in Australia, we’re constantly on the lookout for graduates who are innovators and passionate problem solvers. When you become a part of our fast-growing community of graduates, you'll be supported both technically and professionally with exposure to a wide range of exciting opportunities. Graduates at Woodside are permanent employees and are our leaders of the future.

    A world of opportunities

    As a graduate at Woodside you'll enjoy a truly exciting range of career opportunities within a dynamic work environment. Our Graduate Development Program delivers you three years of structured development with carefully designed job rotations and activities that will broaden your career horizons. You'll learn from some of the brightest leaders in our industry.

    As part of the program, our graduates have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of our business through rotations. You will also work on projects and attend training that will build on your soft skills and business acumen.

    We know that getting exposure to our operations is important to you so all graduates will attend a site visit in the first year of the program. 

    Our supportive culture

    We help you transition from university to the workplace by providing support from buddies, mentors and leaders. You'll also enjoy the support from our graduate community, including your dedicated graduate buddy who will provide practical, day-to-day advice.

    Eligibility

    The Woodside Graduate Development Program is open to students in their final year of university or up to two years post-university graduation.

    You are eligible to apply to our Graduate Development Program if you are:

    • Authorized to work in the United States and must not require current or future sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., F-1).
    • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30

      Internship applications are available at select universities visited by our Human Resources Talent Acquisition team, primarily those located within close proximity to our operations and offices.

      Woodside's graduate and student pathways in Timor-Leste

      Professional Development Program

      We offer the opportunity for Timor-Leste nationals, currently studying at university, to complete summer vacation employment with Woodside in Perth.

      Through this Program, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable technical, business and career development skills through vacation employment with a global energy company, founded in Australia. The Program is integrated with the Summer Vacation Program and offers the same benefits including support by a graduate buddy, a technical mentor and inclusion in our dynamic graduate community.

      Eligibility

      You are eligible for the Professional Development Program if you are:

      • A Timor-Leste national
      • Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at a university
      • Have demonstrated workplace English language competency
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