Program operations coordinator (canberra)

Program Operations Coordinator – Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement initiatives to strengthen program efficiency.
• Provide support, including meeting coordination, agendas and minutes.
• Manage compliance activities, ensuring documentation and processes meet requirements.
• Coordinate program change control, tracking actions, approvals and updates.
• Support program reporting, data calls, helping maintain clear and accurate status information for internal stakeholders.
• Maintain program data within the resource management tool, ensuring information stays up to date.

Qualifications & Skills

• Solid organisational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Transparent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with reporting or workflow tools.
• Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, and willingness to adapt in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates robust initiative and the ability to work independently to manage and prioritise multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision to achieve outcomes.
• Able to provide coverage and continuity for Program Operations Lead as required.
• Must be an Australian Citizen and be willing to obtain and hold a Baseline or greater security clearance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.