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:Opportunities to work across programs, domains and emerging technologiesBe at the forefront of Australia's maritime programsLeverage your reputation and network where it mattersAbout the TeamYou'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.
We provide world-leading naval and marine engineering expertise in support of Australia's maritime enterprise.
Through our highly skilled team of naval architects, engineers and maritime specialists, we support major Australian naval programs and emerging maritime technologies across ship design, engineering, systems integration, acquisition and sustainment.
Leveraging nearly a century of naval design excellence and access to Gibbs & Cox's global network of specialists, we help deliver complex maritime projects that strengthen Australia's sovereign shipbuilding, naval design and maritime capability.The OpportunityThis role is an opportunity to contribute to the Gibbs & Cox (GCA) team by delivering outcomes that matter.
The Growth Manager is responsible for identifying,



shaping and securing new business across the Australian maritime sector.
Leveraging an existing skilled network and substantial engineering, project management, or Defence delivery experience, the role leads customer engagement, opportunity management, and proposal development.
The ideal candidate is also capable of and interested in taking on future project delivery leadership roles.In this role, you will:Identify, qualify and pursue new business opportunities aligned with GCA capabilities and objectivesDevelop and maintain strong relationships across Defence, Government and industryLead client engagement and opportunity shaping activities, including supporting management colleagues in customer and partner engagement activitiesPrepare high quality proposals, white papers, and tender responsesManage internal current business approval processesSupport strategic partnerships and teaming arrangementsAbout YouWe are looking for someone who brings judgement, curiosity and a collaborative approach to work that matters.Essential for this role:Demonstrated success contributing to project delivery though engineering, program management or Defence capability development related rolesAbility to develop high quality written proposalsEstablished professional network in the Australian naval and/or marine sectorDemonstrated leadership capability, and ability to influence senior stakeholdersStrong commercial judgement and pragmatic decision-makingAustralian CitizenAdvantageous, but not essential: Experience in assurance, governance, systems engineering, or independent review functionsPlease note,



this position is offered as an initial 12-month fixed-term position.
This role requires the successful applicant to be an Australian citizen and hold, or be eligible to obtain, NV1 security clearance.Pay RangeThe 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.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.
That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.
Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.
More details are available here.Competitive compensationHealth and Wellness programsIncome ProtectionPaid LeaveRetirementSecuring Your DataLeidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process.
And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address.
If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to .
Commitment and DiversityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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📌 Growth Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Canberra