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.
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.
Culture and Benefits
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 and MeQuilibrium, 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 – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest 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'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 deliver prime systems integration projects which build, develop and support military solutions for Defence.




The team focuses on leveraging our local engineering, our services expertise, and global products to bring new capabilities to the Australian Defence Force.
Opportunity
Leidos delivers critical capability in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence (CBRN) and supplies protection technology and training to the Australian Defence Force.
Our L&S; team procures, inspects, tests and delivers protective equipment, with an ongoing focus on technology that responds to developing CBRN threats.
Located at our Prestons site and reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Production Technician will:
Plan, coordinate and carry out quality control activities on CBRN protective technology.
Inspect, maintain and repair equipment in accordance with the Maintenance Management Plan.
Accurately record calibration, servicing and work orders within the ERP system.
Review CBRN systems, recommend improvements and contribute to the development and enhancement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
About You
You'll bring practical technical capability and experience working in an environment where safety, quality and following established procedures are important.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and hold a Baseline AGSVA security clearance.
Certain roles may be subject International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements which may limit persons who hold dual nationality with certain proscribed countries from accessing material, or in the case of dual Australian‐U.S citizens, may require the candidate to obtain a U.S. Persons Abroad authorisation from the U.S DDTC.
Experience in a facilities, manufacturing or warehouse environment, including working with SOPs or equivalent procedures.




Ability to safely lift boxes weighing up to 20kg.
A valid driver's licence.
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.
We'll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you'll meet and how to prepare.
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
Contact
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Kat Buckingham, Talent Acquisition.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and perks 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.
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.
Commitment and Diversity
All 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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📌 Production Technician (Sydney)
🏢 Leidos
📍 Sydney