Woodside Energy Group
ASX:WDSUnverifiedReported Offshore Headcount
50+
reported 4 Mar 2026 — Woodside to set up Global Capability Centre in Bengaluru
Estimated % of Workforce
~1.1%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Market Cap
$45.0B
Revenue
$13.5B
Net Profit
$3.0B
Estimated Wage Differential
~$4M/yr
Illustrative wage differential: if the 50+ reported offshore roles were instead employed in Australia at average local rates, the additional cost could be in the order of ~$4M/yr (~0.1% of reported net profit). This is an estimate based on industry averages, not company-specific data.
Would this company be profitable without offshoring?
Financial data: FY2024. Estimate uses avg AU cost of $110,000+/yr (salary only, excluding super, office, recruitment) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2026, Woodside Energy Group was reported to have 50+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~1.1% when compared to its current workforce of 4,602 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- Known outsourcing partners include DXC Technology.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Offshoring Timeline
Known Offshore Headcount Over Time
Cumulative known minimums from public sources.
| Date | Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | IT | 🇮🇳 India | — | Estimated |
| 1 Mar 2026 | IT | 🇮🇳 India | — | Confirmed |
Consultancy Engagements
| Vendor | Type | Contract Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXC Technology | Managed Services | — | Confirmed |
Energy Peers
How Woodside Energy Group's known offshore percentage (1.1%+) compares to reviewed energy peers.
| Company | ASX | Known Offshore* | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampol | ALD | None found | - |
| Beach Energy | BPT | None found | - |
| Deep Yellow | DYL | None found | - |
| EnergyAustralia | Yes, % unknown | 🇵🇭 Philippines | |
| Karoon Energy | KAR | None found | - |
What Public Sources Say
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