Overview
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. The Group Director, Ethics & Compliance will provide leadership, vision and direction for an ethics and compliance (E&C;) program that promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical conduct aligned to Worley’s Principles and Behaviors, and manages E&C; related risks. This role can be based in any of Worley’s major office locations globally.
Responsibilities
- Strategy and Culture: Develop, lead, and ensure execution of Worley’s E&C; Strategy, driving adoption across all regions and business units; foster an ethical culture; promote understanding and consistent application of the Code of Conduct; support a Speak Up culture with accessible mechanisms and timely investigations and resolutions.
- Leadership and Governance: Serve as a trusted advisor to Senior Leaders, the Group Executive, and Board Members on complex E&C; matters; provide strategic recommendations based on internal insights and global trends; monitor the global E&C; Program and report on key metrics, trends, and emerging risks to provide actionable insights to the Executive Group and the Board.
- Team Leadership: Lead a global E&C; team of approximately 20 professionals; ensure the team provides industry-leading guidance and support across a wide range of E&C; matters.
- Tools and Enablement: Design, implement, and continuously improve toolkits and resources that promote a safe and ethical working environment; oversee the design and effectiveness of E&C; training; promote best practices to embed compliance in day-to-day operations.
- Risk Management: Lead E&C; risk assessments during the pre-contract phase in collaboration with Operations, focusing on sanctions, third-party due diligence, fraud, corruption, integrity, and assurance; guide/tailor treatment strategies; collaborate on human rights assessments to embed ethical considerations in project planning and delivery.
Qualifications
- Typically, 15+ years relevant experience, with significant management experience.
- Solid understanding of ethical practices and related laws, as well as excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential; proficiency with software applications.
- Ability to assimilate information from multiple sources to derive answers, translate corporate goals to operational goals, oversee cross-organizational integration, and demonstrate leadership in multicultural environments; strong writing and analytical skills; adherence to Worley’s Code of Conduct and values.
Education
- University Degree, or equivalent, in related field or applicable discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Moving forward together
We focus on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We are building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, supporting the transition to low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Worley provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to protected status. Our policy includes background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment. No agency submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.
Job details
- Company: Worley
- Primary Location: USA-TX-Houston
- Other Locations: GBR-GL-London, CAN-AB-Edmonton, AUS-QLD-Brisbane, AUS-NSW-Sydney, AUS-VIC-Melbourne, AUS-WA-Perth, CAN-ON-Markham, CAN-AB-Calgary, USA-LA-Baton Rouge, CAN-ON-Oakville
- Job: Compliance
- Schedule: Full-time
- Employment Type: Employee
- Management Level: Executive
- Job Posting: Aug 18, 2025
- Unposting Date: Oct 18, 2025
- Reporting Manager Title: Executive Group Director, Risk
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