Sharon Reynolds
Global Head of First Nations and Human Rights, Woodside Energy
Advisory Board Member
Sharon Reynolds is a member of the Esperance Tjaltjraak native title group and maintains strong connections with the South-West and Goldfields regions of Western Australia.
Sharon has worked in the native title and resource sectors for the past 25 years in a range of roles, including Claims Case Manager at the National Native Title Tribunal, Senior Native Title Agreements Adviser at Rio Tinto, and is currently the Global Head of First Nations and Human Rights at Woodside Energy.
A highlight of Sharon’s career was being part of the early Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiation team for Rio Tinto’s claim-wide ILUAs in the Pilbara and the 2023 Woodside Solar ILUA with the Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC), which preserves Ngarluma’s native title rights and interests.
With postgraduate qualifications in Social Impact from the University of Western Australia and Human Rights from Curtin University, Sharon continues to advance her studies in Indigenous rights, leadership, and sustainability. Her academic and professional endeavours reflect her dedication to advancing the recognition and rights of Aboriginal people.
Sharon is deeply committed to achieving meaningful native title outcomes for Traditional Owners and maximising opportunities that empower Indigenous communities.
Advisory Board Member
Sharon Reynolds is a member of the Esperance Tjaltjraak native title group and maintains strong connections with the South-West and Goldfields regions of Western Australia.
Sharon has worked in the native title and resource sectors for the past 25 years in a range of roles, including Claims Case Manager at the National Native Title Tribunal, Senior Native Title Agreements Adviser at Rio Tinto, and is currently the Global Head of First Nations and Human Rights at Woodside Energy.
A highlight of Sharon’s career was being part of the early Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) negotiation team for Rio Tinto’s claim-wide ILUAs in the Pilbara and the 2023 Woodside Solar ILUA with the Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation (NAC), which preserves Ngarluma’s native title rights and interests.
With postgraduate qualifications in Social Impact from the University of Western Australia and Human Rights from Curtin University, Sharon continues to advance her studies in Indigenous rights, leadership, and sustainability. Her academic and professional endeavours reflect her dedication to advancing the recognition and rights of Aboriginal people.
Sharon is deeply committed to achieving meaningful native title outcomes for Traditional Owners and maximising opportunities that empower Indigenous communities.
Leadership Roles & Achievements
- Advisory Board Member, Mabo Centre
- Board Member, Native Title Services Goldfields (NTSG)