Program Operations Coordinator

Leidos; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Your Way—Life Days, part-time, or

Wellbeing access to Headspace

MeQuilibrium wellbeing resources

100,000+ on‑demand courses/access to e

Professional development opportunities

Impactful national projects

Job summary

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

The role focuses on driving efficiency, secretariat support, compliance, change control and program reporting, with collaboration across stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job 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

• 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.

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.

What to Expect When You Apply

• 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.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact **********@au.leidos.com.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.