Operations Support Coordinator

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• Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold an active NV-1 AGVSA Security Clearance.

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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.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

At Leidos Australia, our Matrix Engineering Team is a centralised group of highly skilled engineers and technical specialists who support a wide range of programs across Defence, Intelligence, and Federal Government portfolios. Operating within a matrix structure, the team is designed to provide flexible, scalable, and expert support to multiple projects simultaneously.

As part of the Matrix Operations team, you'll work closely with the Matrix Resourcing Manager and Chief Engineering Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Your top responsibilities will include:

• Manage resource allocations across multiple programs and support recruitment efforts in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding processes, seating allocations, and training coordination across Leidos and customer sites.
• Organise internal events, prepare stakeholder communications, and contribute to leadership meeting outcomes.
• Track, plan, and submit contractor extensions to ensure continuity and compliance.
• Maintain program documentation, registers, and templates in line with internal processes.

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

• Experience in project coordination, operations, or administrative support.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment-ideally with exposure to IT, Defence, or Federal Government settings.

Don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes - if you meet most of them, we encourage you to submit your application.  We're most interested in your strengths, what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

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 - 1 virtual interview and/or 1 face-to-face & 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 get in touch with our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.