ICT Graduate: Junior Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst Earn while you learn. Gain hands‑on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience while completing your studies. Part‑time opportunity 2-3 days a week on a maximum term contract. Protect what matters. Help strengthen systems, gather evidence and produce artefacts that are needed to authorise systems. We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the diverse roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them. The systems Australians rely on every day need people who can help make technology secure, accountable, and acceptable for use. From Government services to Critical National Infrastructure, strong GRC practices help ensure that technology is delivered responsibly and securely. As an ICT Cadet specialising in GRC, you’ll support the processes that identify risks, maintain evidence, assess obligations and improve the way cyber security controls are managed across environments which Australian Government clients depend on. This is an opportunity to build your career while you complete your studies. You'll gain practical experience in ICT governance, cyber security risk management, compliance reporting and audit support while working alongside experienced cyber and technology professionals.

About Leidos Australia

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.

The chance

We’re looking for students who are currently studying a degree or diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, Risk Management or a related discipline. This is a part‑time cadetship position designed on a maximum term contract, aimed to fit around your studies, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn and gain valuable industry experience. You'll be supported by experienced mentors, encouraged to ask questions, and given meaningful work that builds your understanding of ICT governance, risk, compliance, assurance and security operations.

About You

- Assist with the collection, review and maintenance of cyber security governance evidence.
- Support risk assessments by helping document risks, controls, treatment actions and follow‑up activities.
- Contribute to reporting and prepare material for internal and external audits.
- Help maintain policies, standards, procedures, registers and other governance documentation.
- Assist with tracking remediation actions, exceptions, review dates and governance artefact updates.
- Collaborate with cyber security, service delivery, engineering and business stakeholders to support better risk‑informed decision making.





What we're looking for

- Is an Australian citizen in order to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance.
- Is currently studying a degree or diploma in a relevant field.
- Enjoys understanding how technology, security controls, processes and people fit together.
- Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the confidence to ask questions and investigate detail.
- Has strong attention to detail and takes care when working with evidence, documentation and reporting.
- Communicates clearly and works well with others.
- Is interested in governance frameworks, cyber security standards, audit, assurance, risk management or compliance.
- Is curious, reliable and eager to keep learning.
- Takes pride in producing quality work.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a team that invests in early careers and understands that expertise is developed through support, exposure and practical experience. We offer:

We offer:

- Part‑time work designed to fit around your study commitments.
- Earn while you learn with meaningful, paid industry experience.
- Flexible working arrangements where operational requirements allow.
- Mentoring from experienced cyber security professionals.
- Ongoing technical and professional development.
- Exposure to real ICT governance, cyber security risk and compliance activities supporting Australian Government environments.
- A supportive and inclusive team where different perspectives are valued.

Security requirements

Due to the nature of our work with Australian Government clients, applicants must be Australian Citizens at the time of application and be willing and eligible to obtain

📌 Junior GRC Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Canberra