Site Lead

Leidos; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility options

Wellbeing resources

Learning opportunities

Impactful projects

Career development

Employee programs

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Site Lead for our Mulgrave facility in Melbourne. You will guide day-to-day production and warehouse activities, ensuring safety, accuracy and efficiency while coordinating cross-functional teams to meet operational targets.

You will work with production, quality, facilities and procurement to optimise processes and maintain records, with strong emphasis on compliance, collaboration and customer focus.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience coordinating production or warehouse operations and maintaining safety and quality records.
• Ability to plan resources, schedules and support teams to meet service requirements.
• Experience using ERP or maintenance systems to manage work orders and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite production and warehouse activities to ensure timely delivery and return processing of equipment.
• Oversee calibration, servicing, maintenance records and work orders per contract requirements.
• Perform operations coordination across procurement, facilities, security and contractor activities.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, engineering, quality, finance and operations teams.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Quality & safety

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in electrical/electronics/mechatronics

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

MILIS

Job description

Description

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.

About Leidos Australia

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 prime systems integration projects which build, develop and support military solutions for Defence. The team focuses on leveraging our local engineering, our services expertise, and global products to bring new capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.

The Opportunity

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity combining site leadership with operations coordination at our Mulgrave facility. As the Site Lead, you will guide day-to-day production and warehouse activities while providing broader operational support to keep the site organised, safe and running effectively.

• Coordinate onsite production and warehouse activities - supporting the delivery, return, servicing, inspection and inventory management of CBRND equipment and packages.
• Oversee equipment calibration, servicing, maintenance records and work orders - ensuring accurate information is maintained in Costpoint and supporting contract quality requirements.
• Undertake operations coordination duties across procurement, supply chain, goods receipting, facilities, security, office administration and onsite contractor activities - .
• Work closely with production, warehouse, engineering, quality, finance and operations stakeholders - to manage priorities, support site requirements and improve operational processes.

About You

You will bring a practical and adaptable approach, with the ability to move confidently between site leadership, operational coordination and hands-on support. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, maintaining accurate records and building effective working relationships across a multidisciplinary environment.

Essential

• Experience coordinating work within a production, warehouse, manufacturing, facilities or operational environment.
• Capability in planning activities, organising resources and supporting teams to meet operational and service requirements.
• Experience using ERP or maintenance management systems to manage work orders, inventory, purchasing or equipment records.
• Ability to interpret and follow standard operating procedures, maintain quality documentation and support workplace health and safety requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate with varied stakeholders.
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and a forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness and ability to undertake routine manual handling, including boxes weighing up to 20 kg.

Advantageous

• Experience supervising or providing day-to-day guidance to production or warehouse personnel.
• A Certificate III or IV in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, mechanical fitting, project management, warehousing, supply chain management or a related discipline.
• Experience with Costpoint, SAP, MILIS or Defence logistics processes.
• Knowledge of calibration, equipment servicing, stocktaking, freight coordination and goods receipting.
• Experience supporting procurement, facilities, security, office management or operational events.

This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold (or could obtain) a Baseline security clearance.

What to Expect When You Apply

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
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.