Junior Security Officer - 12 month Max tenure contract

About Leidos Australia At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life. Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter. Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes: Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours. Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities. Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities. Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way. And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

This role is an opportunity to contribute to our Enabling Functions line of Business by delivering outcomes that matter. You will work with the Security team to understand priorities, solve problems and support delivery of our programs. In this role, you will: Assist with the coordination of day-to-day security activities to ensure compliance with corporate policies and other relevant security policies and frameworks. Provide general security advice and support to program teams, employees, and Security Points of Contact (SPOCs) on security requirements and best practices. Assist with the management of personnel security activities, including clearance sponsorship, maintenance, defensive briefings, and ongoing security aftercare. Support security governance, assurance, and compliance activities through reporting, metrics, audits, and DISP-related obligations. Follow security administration processes, including onboarding and offboarding, pass and clearance management, security records, and incident reporting.

We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters. Essential for this role: Demonstrated communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and provide trusted advice. Ability to coordinate competing activities, and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret security-related information. Ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment, demonstrating initiative and sound judgement. Customer-focused and adaptable, with the capability to quickly learn new systems, technologies, and processes while maintaining a high standard of service delivery. Advantageous, but not essential: Certificate IV in Government Security or Certificate IV