Graduate Project Coordinator (Feb 2026)

• Top 75 Graduate Employer and Top 5 in the Defence and Aerospace sector four years in a row
• Assist with the operational aspects of ongoing projects 
• Excellent career development and progression in a culture that embraces flexible work arrangements

84% of our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here - https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers

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 

An average week for a Graduate Project Coordinator could incorporate a wide range of activities including:

• Using your verbal and written communication skills to liaise between project management, the project team and line management;
• Assisting with the operational aspects of ongoing projects;
• Contributing to reviewing projects as they occur, such as the project budget and schedule, and helping to prepare status reports;
• Applying your skills to understand project issues and discover potential solutions to ensure high quality work and client satisfaction;
• Collaborating with project managers, line managers and clients to solve problems and develop new ways to monitor the progress of projects.

Graduates will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge specific to this role, to ensure they are able to contribute and reach their highest potential. As a Leidos graduate, you will be working on interesting and challenging projects and will take part in a range of training and development opportunities. 

What You’ll Bring to Make An Impact 

This role is ideal for someone who is completing or has recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline:

• Bachelor of Applied Science 
• Bachelor of Information Systems
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Economics
• Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Law

Along with your education and any practical experience, Leidos values individuals who use their initiative and seek to understand the business and develop relationships based on respect.

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 a NV-1 or greater 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

Recruitment Process

• Online Application: March-April
• Online Capability Assessment: April
• Final Stage Assessment: May
• Offer of Employment: June 
• Keeping in Touch: June-February

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact our careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you need any assistance throughout your application or interview process and/or to perform the essential functions of the role.