--- title: "Woodside Energy Announces Plans to Cut at Least 500 Jobs Globally" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/woodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-05T23:23:46.000Z" modified: "2026-11-05T23:23:46.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Australia](/blog/tag/australia) # Woodside Energy Announces Plans to Cut at Least 500 Jobs Globally Woodside Energy has announced plans to cut at least 500 jobs globally as part of a restructuring aimed at increasing returns for investors. [![Metaintro Team](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/9127a74a-194f-44f4-8743-8bdcda5e717c.jpg)Metaintro Team @metaintro](/blog/author/metaintro) [November 5, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)3 min read ![A cardboard box of personal belongings packed on an otherwise cleared office desk by a window](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/10201-alt-hero.png) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Woodside%20Energy%20Announces%20Plans%20to%20Cut%20at%20Least%20500%20Jobs%20Globally&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Woodside%20Energy%20Announces%20Plans%20to%20Cut%20at%20Least%20500%20Jobs%20Globally&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026&title=Woodside%20Energy%20Announces%20Plans%20to%20Cut%20at%20Least%20500%20Jobs%20Globally](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026&title=Woodside%20Energy%20Announces%20Plans%20to%20Cut%20at%20Least%20500%20Jobs%20Globally)[mailto:?subject=Woodside%20Energy%20Announces%20Plans%20to%20Cut%20at%20Least%20500%20Jobs%20Globally&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026](mailto:?subject=Woodside%20Energy%20Announces%20Plans%20to%20Cut%20at%20Least%20500%20Jobs%20Globally&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fwoodside-energy-layoffs-500-2026) [Australian energy company Woodside Energy has announced plans to cut at least 500 jobs across its global operations.](https://ua.news/en/energetika/woodside-energy-skorotit-shchonaimenshe-500-pratsivnikiv-u-sviti-abc-news-australia) The announcement was made public on November 5, 2026. At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## How Many Jobs Are Affected? [The planned cuts amount to more than 10% of the company’s workforce.](https://ua.news/en/energetika/woodside-energy-skorotit-shchonaimenshe-500-pratsivnikiv-u-sviti-abc-news-australia) The announced scope is global: [Woodside Energy has announced plans to cut at least 500 jobs across its global operations.](https://ua.news/en/energetika/woodside-energy-skorotit-shchonaimenshe-500-pratsivnikiv-u-sviti-abc-news-australia) For workforce context, [The company had 4,693 employees as of December 2025, with most of its workforce based in Australia and the Americas, according to its annual report.](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/woodside-energy-to-cut-500-jobs-plans-10-workforce-reduction-globally/) ## Where Are Employees Based? [About 80% of Woodside Energy employees are based in Australia, mainly in Western Australia.](https://ua.news/en/energetika/woodside-energy-skorotit-shchonaimenshe-500-pratsivnikiv-u-sviti-abc-news-australia) For workers following the announcement locally, [It has not yet been specified exactly how many positions will be eliminated in Australia.](https://ua.news/en/energetika/woodside-energy-skorotit-shchonaimenshe-500-pratsivnikiv-u-sviti-abc-news-australia) ## Why Is the Company Restructuring? [The restructuring was presented as part of a broader strategy to increase returns for investors.](https://ua.news/en/energetika/woodside-energy-skorotit-shchonaimenshe-500-pratsivnikiv-u-sviti-abc-news-australia) Alongside that strategy, [The proposed reductions form part of a broader effort to increase operational efficiency and lower costs.](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/woodside-energy-to-cut-500-jobs-plans-10-workforce-reduction-globally/) The wider business changes include [a wider restructuring of the company’s portfolio, including asset divestments and a review of projects.](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/woodside-energy-to-cut-500-jobs-plans-10-workforce-reduction-globally/) ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - Ask for written confirmation of your employment status, notice arrangements and any available separation support before making decisions about your next steps. - Keep copies of employment agreements, pay records and benefit documents, while respecting confidentiality requirements and restrictions on company information. - Update your resume with clear examples of your responsibilities, skills and accomplishments, and prepare versions suited to the roles you want to pursue. - Review your household budget and benefit coverage, and seek qualified advice about any separation agreement before signing it. ## Related Articles - - - - ## People Also Asked ### Q: How many jobs are being cut? 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