Junior GRC Analyst

Leidos LLC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Paid industry experience

Mentoring

Professional development

Government exposure

Job summary

Leidos Australia is offering an ICT Graduate: Junior Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst cadetship in Canberra. This part-time position fits around your studies, 2–3 days a week, with paid industry experience and mentoring from cyber security professionals.

You will assist with governance evidence, risk documentation, compliance reporting, and audit support while gaining hands-on exposure to Australian Government environments and security operations.

Qualifications

• Citizen of Australia to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance.
• Currently studying a degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Interest in governance frameworks and cyber security standards.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, review and maintenance of cyber security governance evidence.
• Support risk assessments by documenting risks, controls and follow-up actions.
• Contribute to reporting and prepare material for internal/external audits.
• Help maintain policies, standards, procedures, registers and governance documentation.
• Assist with tracking remediation actions, exceptions, review dates and governance artefact updates.
• Collaborate with cyber security, service delivery, engineering and business stakeholders to support better risk-informed decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Currently studying degree/diploma in cyber security or IT

Job description

ICT Graduate: Junior Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst Earn while you learn. Gain hands‑on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience while completing your studies. Part‑time opportunity 2-3 days a week on a maximum term contract. Protect what matters. Help strengthen systems, gather evidence and produce artefacts that are needed to authorise systems. We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them. The systems Australians rely on every day need people who can help make technology secure, accountable, and acceptable for use. From Government services to Critical National Infrastructure, strong GRC practices help ensure that technology is delivered responsibly and securely. As an ICT Cadet specialising in GRC, you’ll support the processes that identify risks, maintain evidence, assess obligations and improve the way cyber security controls are managed across environments which Australian Government clients depend on. This is an opportunity to build your career while you complete your studies. You'll gain practical experience in ICT governance, cyber security risk management, compliance reporting and audit support while working alongside experienced cyber and technology professionals.

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission‑critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

The opportunity

We’re looking for students who are currently studying a degree or diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, Risk Management or a related discipline. This is a part‑time cadetship position designed on a maximum term contract, aimed to fit around your studies, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain valuable industry experience. You'll be supported by experienced mentors, encouraged to ask questions, and given meaningful work that builds your understanding of ICT governance, risk, compliance, assurance and security operations.

About You

• Assist with the collection, review and maintenance of cyber security governance evidence.
• Support risk assessments by helping document risks, controls, treatment actions and follow‑up activities.
• Contribute to reporting and prepare material for internal and external audits.
• Help maintain policies, standards, procedures, registers and other governance documentation.
• Assist with tracking remediation actions, exceptions, review dates and governance artefact updates.
• Collaborate with cyber security, service delivery, engineering and business stakeholders to support better risk‑informed decision making.

What we're looking for

• Is an Australian citizen in order to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance.
• Is currently studying a degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• Enjoys understanding how technology, security controls, processes and people fit together.
• Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the confidence to ask questions and investigate detail.
• Has strong attention to detail and takes care when working with evidence, documentation and reporting.
• Communicates clearly and works well with others.
• Is interested in governance frameworks, cyber security standards, audit, assurance, risk management or compliance.
• Is curious, reliable and eager to keep learning.
• Takes pride in producing quality work.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a team that invests in early careers and understands that expertise is developed through support, exposure and practical experience. We offer:

We offer:

• Part‑time work designed to fit around your study commitments.
• Earn while you learn with meaningful, paid industry experience.
• Flexible working arrangements where operational requirements allow.
• Mentoring from experienced cyber security professionals.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Exposure to real ICT governance, cyber security risk and compliance activities supporting Australian Government environments.
• A supportive and inclusive team where different perspectives are valued.

Security requirements

Due to the nature of our work with Australian Government clients, applicants must be Australian Citizens at the time of application and be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance. (A coordinated National Police Check and an active NV1 Security Clearance is required to work with this client).

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.

Please contact our Careers team [e-mail] if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

You don't need to meet every criterion to be considered. If you're excited by the opportunity to build a career in ICT governance, risk and compliance, enjoy learning, and want to contribute to work that protects services Australians rely on, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your curiosity. We'll help you build the rest.

Pay Range

Pay Range: The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.