Our name isn’t the only thing that’s unique about Leidos Australia. We’re a complex systems integration company building world-class solutions across government and defence that ensure peace of mind for the entire nation. Supported by global backing from our US network, we’re trusted by our customers to deliver the most innovative answers to their most complex challenges. Seriously interesting work that benefits and safeguards every Australian. That’s where you come in.

We have an opportunity for a Project / Program Coordinator to provide support to our JCSE Support Organisation. We are looking for expressions of interest for the role and our focus is internal only at this stage.

As part of the JSO Program Assurance team this role provides the establishment and maintenance of project and program documentation, registers and reports and ensuring documentation configuration control is applied. This will also see you provide secretariat support to Project governance forums including creating and circulating meeting materials and recording meeting minutes

Reporting to the Deputy Program Manager, 'a day in life' will be;

• Creation and proactive management of project / program registers including the reporting of variances to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure that document and artefact configuration control is maintained at all times
• Ensure document management processes including templates, review procedures, and registers are maintained.
• Provide secretariat support to Project meetings, both internal and external, including the creation of meeting materials and recording and circulating minutes.
• Participate in the operational aspects of projects and serves as liaison between management and project teams.
• Maintain project toolsets to identify, track and otherwise manage action items and deliverables arising from or associated with execution of  project business rhythms and processes.
• Provide general support to Project Managers in the delivery of milestones.
   

About You and What You'll Bring

Along with your ability to priortise and work at a fast pace, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability develop stong relationships, you will also offer;

• Previous professional experience as a Project Coordinator / administrator.
• Professional experience in a similar role preferably in IT/Defence is preferred.
• Minimum Baseline Clearance however NV1 would be an advantage
• An understanding of general aspects of the project management with a limited understanding of the technical phases of the job.
• Professional experience and knowledge with Microsoft Project and/or Project Server is an advantage
• 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 current NV-2 or NV-1 security clearance. 

The company's diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.