Senior Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist
Leidos · Canberra, Australia · 1mo ago
Senior Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist-Civil Digital Modernisation-Location:EitherCanberra or Melbourne
About Leidos Australia
At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build,operateand 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,defenceand national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability,trustand 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 andMeQuilibrium, 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– Whetheryou'redeepening technicalexpertiseor preparing for leadership,we'llinvest 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.
About the Team
You’lljoin a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility,collaborationand 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.
The Civil Digital Modernisation business delivers IT services to Australian Federal and State Government departments and agencies to accelerate digital modernisation and ensure secure, resilient, and adaptive environments that meet evolving regulatory, compliance, and business needs. Our approach integrates advancing data, AI, cloud, and automation delivering agility, security, efficiency, and innovation at scale.
The Opportunity
We are seeking aSenior Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialistto support a major government digital transformation initiative delivering critical technology,dataand digital service capabilities.
Working within an integrated delivery environment,you'llcollaborate with customer stakeholders, technicalteamsand program leaders to ensure governance, risk,assuranceand compliance activities are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with diverse stakeholders to strengthen governance practices, manage risk and support secure, compliant delivery outcomes.
In this role, you will:
Develop,maintainand enhance governance frameworks, policies,registersand reporting artefacts.
Conduct risk assessments and compliance reviews across technology, operational and delivery activities.
Support internal and external audit,assuranceand accreditation activities.
Partner with project and delivery teams to ensure security, governance and compliance obligations are understood and achieved.
Provide governance reporting, risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk,assuranceand governance maturity across the broader program.
The technical environment includes large-scale ICT platforms, cloud-enabled services, automated delivery pipelines, secure governmentsystemsand modern digital service capabilities.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.
Essential for this role:
Demonstrated experience in governance, risk and compliance within a complex ICT or digital delivery environment.
Strong understanding of risk management,assuranceand governance principles.
Experience working with, or knowledge of, government security and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting large-scale technology or digital transformation programs.
Strong communication, stakeholderengagementand reporting skills.
Ability to analyse complex risks and provide pragmatic recommendations that support delivery outcomes.
Advantageous, but not essential:
Experience working within Federal Government,Defenceor other highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting nationally significant digital programs involving geospatial data, earth observation, environmental monitoring, national mapping, disaster resilience, scientificanalysisor digital servicedelivery.
Knowledge of information security, cyber securitygovernanceor compliance activities.
Experience supporting audit, assurance,accreditationor certification activities.
Exposure to cloud platforms, enterprise technologyenvironmentsor digital service delivery programs.
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, anNV1 Security Clearance.
What to Expect When You Apply
Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:
An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position
We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Ready to explore what’s possible?
If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply via the “Apply Now” button with your resume. If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contactPaul Bui -Talent Acquisition.
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Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.