Project Coordinator & Project Manager

Description

• Future-forward defence technology projects shaping national capability
• Make decisions to deliver advanced defence systems in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Join our team executing exciting projects across Counter UAS, CBRN and Maritime Autonomy capabilities within our Land & Sea Systems business

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

Do Work That Matters

Leidos Australia delivers IT, defence capability and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life. Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world's toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.

Expression of Interest

If you have an interest or experience in Counter UAS, UAS, CBRN, Land Domain and Maritime Autonomy, we want to hear from you.

We're seeking Expressions of Interest from Project Managers and Project Coordinators to support the delivery of advanced defence technology solutions within our Land and Sea Systems business. These roles will focus all aspects of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and governance in alignment with Defence framework.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

We're excited to offer new opportunities to contribute to significant Australian Defence initiatives that protect and enhance the Australian way of life. Our programs take a collaborative, forward-thinking approach to integrating advanced capabilities and responding to emerging challenges that matter.

As Project Manager or coordinator, you'll play a central role in bringing our programs to life-leading a diverse team and working closely with Defence, industry partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes across cost, schedule, and capability.

• This is a role where your leadership, strategic thinking, and people skills will make a real difference. Leading all aspects of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and governance in alignment with Defence frameworks.
• Coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams including engineering, logistics, security, and systems integration.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Defence (CASG, ADF) and industry to support program success.
• Overseeing contracts, reporting, milestones, and compliance with Defence capability and acquisition standards.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

You're someone who enjoys working with purpose and building trusted partnerships. You bring a balanced mix of structure and adaptability, and you value clarity, collaboration, and progress.

• Tertiary qualifications and/or certification in Business, Project Management, Procurement and/or Defence-related fields.
• Experience managing complex Defence programs within the Land and Maritime domains.
• Comprehensive experience and understanding of project management tools, risks management, project scheduling.
• A sound understanding of Defence Procurement and delivery frameworks such as ASDEFCON.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a people-first approach to stakeholder engagement.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a Baseline level security clearance and be able to uplift to NV-1 level clearance.

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase - Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

Next Steps

• To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.
• Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks.
• 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 are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Melbourne, Australia

Job ID: Leidos-R-00163648-OTHLOC-LOCATION-2D3-2D19002

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-28T18:53:21