Description
Leidos Australia is seeking experienced Technical and Engineering Leaders to support the growth of our Defence & Intelligence business across Australia, with opportunities available in both Melbourne and Canberra.
As a Technical and Engineering Leader, you will lead the design, development, delivery, and sustainment of complex Defence & Intelligence systems, spanning software, cloud, cyber, ICT, and mission-focused technologies. You will build, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams across engineering, software development, infrastructure, cloud, testing, automation, AI, and data disciplines.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, delivery, and sustainment of complex Defence & Intelligence systems
- Build, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams
- Work closely with Defence customers, program leaders, and technical specialists to translate operational challenges into secure, scalable, and sustainable technology solutions
- Provide technical leadership across emerging and established Defence & Intelligence programs
Requirements:
- You've led people through complexity, bringing together diverse technical disciplines to solve challenging problems and deliver outcomes that matter
- You know how to create environments where engineers, architects, developers, and specialists can do their best work, grow their careers, and thrive as a team
- You're comfortable operating at the intersection of technology, customers, and delivery
- You bring deep expertise in at least one area of Defence & Intelligence
- You enjoy mentoring others, developing future leaders, and creating the conditions for long-term team success
- You are an Australian Citizen who currently holds at least an NV1 Australian Government security clearance and able to obtain and maintain a clearance up to TSPV
Benefits:
- Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days, part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours
- 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
- Build Your Future – Invest in your development every step of the way