About the Role

Earn while you learn. Gain hands-on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience while completing your studies.

- Part-time opportunity, 2–3 days per week, on a maximum-term contract.
- Help strengthen systems, gather evidence and produce the artefacts needed to authorise systems.
- Join a Family Friendly certified workplace that actively supports the diverse responsibilities team members have outside work.

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.
- Improve how cyber security controls are managed across environments that Australian Government clients depend on.

This is an prospect to build your career while completing your studies. You’ll gain practical experience in:

- ICT governance
- Cyber security risk management
- Compliance reporting
- Audit support

You’ll work 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 Opportunity

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
- A related discipline

This is a part-time cadetship on a maximum-term contract, designed to fit around your studies while giving you valuable paid industry experience.

You’ll be:

- Supported by experienced mentors.
- Encouraged to ask questions.
- Given meaningful work that builds your understanding of ICT governance, risk, compliance, assurance and security operations.

About You

Working within an ICT governance, risk and compliance environment, you’ll:

- 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

You don’t need to be a GRC expert. We’re interested in your potential, curiosity and willingness to learn.

You’ll be someone who:

- Is an Australian citizen and able 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.
- Is confident asking questions and investigating detail.
- Has strong attention to detail.
- Takes care when working with evidence, documentation and reporting.
- Communicates clearly and works well with others.
- Is interest

📌 Junior GRC Analyst (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra