About Leidos
Leidos is a global technology and engineering company delivering large-scale, complex projects for the Australian Government and critical industries.
We design and build secure software, data systems, and digital platforms that keep essential services running. Our work supports defence, aviation, border protection, intelligence, health, and other vital sectors.
In Australia, we deliver some of the country’s most advanced technology solutions. From airport and hospital systems to platforms supporting national security, our teams work on projects that make a real impact on Australia’s future.
With over 25 years of experience in Australia and a team of 2,000 experts nationwide, supported by global capability, we combine technical expertise with real-world insight to solve complex challenges that matter.
Working at Leidos
Our projects may be complex, but it’s our people who make them possible.
Great solutions come from teams with diverse perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture — we want to create a workplace where everyone can do meaningful work, feel respected, and have equal access to opportunities to grow.
We’re also committed to gender equity and driving real change. This includes:
- Being a Family Friendly certified organisation
- An active Women and Allies Network (WAAN)
- Supporting Grad Girls, a 12-month pathway program run annually by Women 4 STEM
- Flexible, outcomes-focused work arrangements including flexible hours, part-time options and compressed working weeks
- Paid parental and partner leave above industry standards, including superannuation paid from the start of parental leave for up to 12 months
“Inclusion is at the heart of our culture. It’s about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feel welcome, valued, and respected.” — Paul Chase, Chief Executive, Leidos Australia.
Early Careers at Leidos — Opportunities to Grow, From Day One
This is where your career starts for real — working on projects that actually matter, alongside people who are genuinely invested in your growth. We offer structured training, supportive teams and the flexibility to help you build a strong foundation for your future.
Graduate Program
From day one, you’ll be immersed in real projects as a fully contributing member of the team — not just observing, but actually doing. You’ll work alongside people who love solving complex problems and are always looking for a better way to do things. If you enjoy challenge, innovation and learning, this is the right place to launch your career.
Cadetship Program
You don’t need to wait until graduation to start making an impact. Our Cadetship Program is designed for students who want hands-on industry experience while they’re still studying — working on meaningful projects and applying what they’re learning in a real-world environment.
Industry-Based Learning Program
In your second-to-last year of uni? This program gives you practical industry experience before you even graduate. It’s a chance to apply your knowledge in a professional setting — and you could even be the spark behind an idea that changes how we tackle complex challenges.
👉 Learn more: leidos.com/australia/early-careers
👉 Apply now: auscareers.leidos.com
Benefits at Leidos
Here’s what life at Leidos looks like outside of the work itself:
- Access to more than 100,000 online training and development courses through our learning platform, Percipio
- Five employee Advocacy Groups — Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities, and Pride+ — where you can connect with people who share your interests and experiences
- One paid volunteer day each year to support a cause you care about
- Flexible working options including flexible hours, Life Days (extra days off built into your schedule), and Switch Days — where you swap a public holiday for a day that actually means something to you — plus career breaks between 3 months and 2 years if you need time to step away and explore
- Discounts and cashback across 400+ Australian and international retailers through Reward Gateway
Leidos Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
