Job Description
Senior Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist
Senior Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist-Civil Digital Modernisation-Location:EitherCanberraor Melbourne
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 withgovernment,defenceandnational security customers for more than 30 years.
We deliver mission-critical solutions wherereliability,trustandpurpose 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'redeepeningtechnicalexpertiseorpreparing 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,collaborationandcommitment.
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,maintainandenhance governance frameworks,policies,registersandreporting 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, securegovernmentsystemsandmodern 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 riskmanagement,assuranceandgovernance principles.
Experience working with, or knowledge of, government security and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting large-scale technology or digital transformation programs.
Strong communication,stakeholderengagementandreporting skills.
Ability to analyse complex risks and provide pragmatic recommendations that support delivery outcomes.
Advantageous, but not essential:
Experience working within FederalGovernment,Defenceorother highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting nationally significant digital programs involving geospatial data, earth observation, environmental monitoring, national mapping, disaster resilience,scientificanalysisordigital servicedelivery.
Knowledge of information security, cybersecuritygovernanceorcompliance activities.
Experience supporting audit,assurance,accreditationorcertification activities.
Exposure to cloud platforms, enterprisetechnologyenvironmentsordigital 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 bestraightforward,respectfulandeasy to navigate.If yourskills,experienceandqualifications look aligned with the role,our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.You can expect:
Aninitialconversationwith our Talent Acquisition team
Aninterview with the hiring manager or interview panel
Anyrole-specificassessment,technicaldiscussionor customer steprequiredfor the position
We'lllet you know what to expectbefore each stage, including whoyou'llmeetand how to prepare.If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Ready to explorewhat'spossible?
If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow,we'dlike to hear from you.
Senior Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist-Civil Digital Modernisation-Location:EitherCanberraor 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 withgovernment,defenceandnational security customers for more than 30 years.
We deliver mission-critical solutions wherereliability,trustandpurpose 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'redeepeningtechnicalexpertiseorpreparing 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,collaborationandcommitment.
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,maintainandenhance governance frameworks,policies,registersandreporting 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, securegovernmentsystemsandmodern digital service capabilities.
About You
We are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a cooperative 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 riskmanagement,assuranceandgovernance principles.
Experience working with, or knowledge of, government security and compliance frameworks.
Experience supporting large-scale technology or digital transformation programs.
Strong communication,stakeholderengagementandreporting skills.
Ability to analyse complex risks and provide pragmatic recommendations that support delivery outcomes.
Advantageous, but not essential:
Experience working within FederalGovernment,Defenceorother highly regulated environments.
Experience supporting nationally significant digital programs involving geospatial data, earth observation, environmental monitoring, national mapping, disaster resilience,scientificanalysisordigital servicedelivery.
Knowledge of information security, cybersecuritygovernanceorcompliance activities.
Experience supporting audit,assurance,accreditationorcertification activities.
Exposure to cloud platforms, enterprisetechnologyenvironmentsordigital 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 bestraightforward,respectfulandeasy to navigate.If yourskills,experienceandqualifications look aligned with the role,our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage.You can expect:
Aninitialconversationwith our Talent Acquisition team
Aninterview with the hiring manager or interview panel
Anyrole-specificassessment,technicaldiscussionor customer steprequiredfor the position
We'lllet you know what to expectbefore each stage, including whoyou'llmeetand how to prepare.If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.
Ready to explorewhat'spossible?
If this sounds like a role where you can make an impact and continue to grow,we'dlike to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Governance, Risk And Compliance Specialist (Canberra)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Canberra