Program Operations Coordinator

Leidos Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia in Canberra is seeking a Program Operations Coordinator to provide day-to-day coordination, administrative and operational support across Defence Digital Modernisation. You will act as the operational backbone for key program activities, ensuring information accuracy, process adherence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, providing secretariat support, managing compliance, coordinating change control, and supporting program reporting

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiar with reporting/workflow tools.
• Demonstrated initiative, resilience and adaptability.
• Collaborative and flexible; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day coordination and administrative support across Defence Digital Modernisation.
• Provide secretariat support including meeting coordination, agendas and minutes.
• Manage compliance activities and ensure documentation meets requirements.
• Coordinate program change control activities with tracking of actions and approvals.
• Support program reporting, data calls and resource management information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Written & verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Initiative & adaptability

Collaboration & flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

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.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part‑time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on‑demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

We deliver secure, resilient and innovative technology services that enable Defence enterprise and warfighting capabilities across multiple classified domains and networks. We provide world‑class ICT operations and agile digital modernisation using advanced analytics, automation, hybrid cloud, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, cybersecurity and AI to optimise highly complex, mission‑critical environments.

The Opportunity

The Program Operations Coordinator provides day‑to‑day coordination, administrative and operational support services across Defence Digital Modernisation. As the operational backbone behind key program activities, you will help ensure information is accurate, processes are followed and continuous improvement opportunities are identified and implemented.

• Drive process improvement initiatives that strengthen program efficiency.
• Provide secretariat support, including meeting coordination, agendas and minutes.
• Manage compliance activities and ensure documentation and processes meet business requirements.
• Coordinate program change control activities, including tracking actions, approvals and updates.
• Support program reporting, data calls and maintenance of program and resource management information to ensure accurate stakeholder reporting.

About You

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage positively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with familiarity using reporting or workflow tools.
• Demonstrated initiative, resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments with changing priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and provide continuity support when required.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, NV-1 security clearance.

What to Expect When You Apply

Qualifications

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.