Visual Observer

Leidos; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a role within the Search and Rescue program to deliver outcomes that matter. Working alongside a skilled aircrew, you will support the delivery of critical aerial search capabilities, helping locate people and vessels in distress during life-saving operations.

You will spot and identify objects, communicate findings clearly to pilots and crew, operate mission equipment, and maintain detailed records during and after missions while collaborating with aircrew in

Qualifications

• Nationally accredited Provide First Aid Qualification.
• Acceptable level of health and fitness in accordance with pre-employment medical and Civil Aviation Safety Authority medical standards.
• Ability to obtain a clear National Police Check.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Spot and identify people, vessels, or objects visually.
• Communicate findings clearly to pilots and crew.
• Operate and monitor mission-specific equipment.
• Maintain detailed records during and after missions.
• Work closely with aircrew in dynamic, high-pressure scenarios.

Education

Provide First Aid Qualification

Job 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.

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:

• Support for learning, development and relevant certifications
• Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologies
• Career pathways that can evolve with your interests, capability and ambition
  

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 conduct airborne missions for the Australian Government across maritime surveillance and search and rescue operations. With bases strategically positioned across Australia, we operate a fully integrated in‑house aviation capability which includes flight operations, maintenance organisation, training organisation and operations centre.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to contribute to our Search and Rescue program by delivering outcomes that matter. Working alongside a skilled aircrew, you will support the delivery of critical aerial search capabilities, helping locate people and vessels in distress during life‑saving operations.

In this role, you will:

• Spot and identify people, vessels, or objects visually
• Communicate findings clearly to pilots and crew
• Operate and monitor mission‑specific equipment
• Maintain detailed records during and after missions
• Work closely with aircrew in dynamic, high‑pressure scenarios

About You

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

Acceptable level of health and fitness in accordance with the pre‑employment medical and Civil Aviation Safety Authority medical standards

Nationally accredited Provide First Aid Qualification

Able to obtain a clear National Police Check

This role requires the successful applicant to have the right to work in Australia.

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.

We value different experiences and are interested in the capability and potential you could bring.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you.