Facilities Officer

Facilities and Security Officer 

• Flexible Work Options: Enjoy hybrid work arrangements and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

• Career Growth: Access structured development programs and internal mobility pathways to advance your career

• We're a 'Family Friendly' certified workplace – we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.  

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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

Take the lead in coordinating day-to-day facilities operations across Leidos' Canberra sites. You'll ensure compliance with workplace health, safety, and security regulations while applying company policies to maintain smooth site operations.

As a key member of the Facilities team, you'll support service delivery and act as the primary liaison for site-related functions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing facilities activities, including reactive and preventive maintenance with Leidos' vendors

• Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies

• Supporting operational delivery across multiple programs

• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external contractors

• Assisting with capital works and office accommodation projects across our facilities

What You'll Bring to Make an Impact

• Proven experience in facilities coordination and management, ideally within a Commonwealth Government environment

• Strong understanding of commercial arrangements with vendors and landlords, and ability to interpret contracts

• In-depth knowledge of WHS regulations and their practical application

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to interpret and apply compliance policies effectively

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.  

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold an NV-1 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 - 1 – 2 interviews and 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

• We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team if you'd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.   

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

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.