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Do Work That Matters
Leidos Australia delivers IT 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.
This is an opportunity to develop your Project Management skills. You will be a supported and valued member of a team of high quality professionals who will support professional growth.
Your New Role and Responsibilities
Leidos is seeking a highly organised and detail-orientated Project Coordinator to join our Project Services team. As part of a highly effective, integrated team, you will support Project Managers to successfully deliver Information Technology Projects. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and develop project management skills and experience across a significant program of work.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Project Managers in achieving milestones and preparing associated reports.
Maintain project toolsets to track progress (schedule, scope, budget), action items, deliverables, risks/issues, and resourcing requirements.
Provide support for key internal and external meetings, including creating materials and recording minutes.
Manage project registers proactively and report variances to senior stakeholders.
Ensure document control and management processes (templates, reviews, registers) are consistently maintained.
About You and What You'll Bring
Along with your ability to manage priorities and work at a fast pace, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability to develop strong relationships, you will also offer;
Previous professional experience as a Project Coordinator or administration.
Professional experience in a similar role preferably in IT.
An understanding of general aspects of the job with a limited understanding of the technical phases of the job.
Professional experience and knowledge with computer software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint).
This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold a NV-1 level security 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.
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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.
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.