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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
We have an opportunity for a Project Coordinator to support one of our multi-year high profile programs. Reporting into a Program Manager – Project Services and working alongside a collaborative and tight-nit project team, you will have the opportunity to build and develop your project management experience.
Responsibilities
Create and proactively manage contract registers, including reporting variances to senior stakeholders, and maintain project toolsets to track action items and deliverables aligned to project rhythms and processes.
Maintain document management processes, including templates, review procedures and registers, and conduct document deliverable reviews and quality audits.
Provide secretariat support to internal and external project meetings, including preparation of materials, organising and facilitating meetings, and recording and circulating minutes and actions.
Support Project Managers in the delivery of project deliverables and milestones, participate in operational project activities, and act as a liaison between management and project teams.
Provide project administration support including on‑ and off‑boarding, manage and update resourcing files, produce monthly staffing reports, and help drive compliance with training and project requirements while advising on best practice.
About You
Along with your ability to priorities and work at a fast pace, you will demonstrate a pro-active approach with the ability develop strong relationships, you will also offer;
Previous professional experience as a Junior Project Manager/Project Coordinator or administration.
Professional experience in a similar role preferably in IT is preferred.
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).
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 [email protected] 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.
Based on 4,112 disclosed Operations salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $110K/year, with most offers between $82K and $145K (10th–90th percentile: $63K–$185K).
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