We’re a ‘Family Friendly’ certified workplace – we understand the often many and varied roles our team members need to play within their own unique family setting and actively support them.  

Our team feel Leidos is a great place to work. Learn more about our culture and benefits by visiting us here https://www.leidos.com/company/global/australia/careers  

Do Work That Matters 

Leidos Australia delivers IT and airborne solutions that protect and advance the Australian way of life.  Our 2000 local experts, backed by our global experience and network of partners, are working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in government, intelligence, defence, aviation, border protection and health markets.  

Eligibility 

This traineeship is directed to supporting the Australian Government’s Overarching Apprentice Target for Women under the Public Sector Capability Pathway (PCP), aimed at improving gender diversity and supporting women to enter and thrive in ICT careers. As special measure under section 7D of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), only female candidates will be considered. 

Your New Role and Responsibilities 

Are you passionate about technology and keen to kickstart your career in ICT?  

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic infrastructure, network, and cloud team - while completing a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Information Technology (fully funded). 

We’re offering a traineeship designed for curious, motivated individuals who are either currently studying or ready to begin their Cert IV journey.  You will be paid for a combination of on-the-job work experience and study in this 24-month contract (the length of your study).  

This is a fantastic role with real-world exposure to enterprise technology environments — including servers, networks, and cloud platforms — and a strong focus on learning, mentoring, and career development. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

Supporting the team in maintaining and troubleshooting ICT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud systems. 

Learning to respond to service requests and incidents in a structured IT environment. 

Participating in team meetings, technical workshops, and project work. 

Documenting processes and contributing to knowledge bases. 

Building foundational skills in IT operations, security, and cloud technologies. 

Completing coursework and assessments for your Certificate IV in Information Technology. 

What You’ll Get 

Fully funded Certificate IV in Information Technology through a Registered Training Organisation. 

Payment to study and work.

Mentoring and support from experienced IT professionals.

Exposure to enterprise-grade infrastructure and cloud environments. 

A strong foundation for future roles in IT support, systems administration, or cloud engineering. 

While we don’t guarantee a role at the end of the traineeship, we believe this experience will position you strongly for future opportunities — either within our organisation or elsewhere in the tech industry.  

About you: 

You’re someone who’s excited about technology and ready to take the next step in your IT journey. You might already be enrolled in a Certificate IV in Information Technology, or you’re keen to start one with our support. You’re curious, proactive, and eager to learn — not just from your studies, but from the team around you. 

Essential: 

A genuine interest in technology and a desire to build a career in IT. 

A strong desire to undertake or continue a Certificate IV in Information Technology. 

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. 

Desirable: 

Basic understanding of computers, networks, or cloud platforms.

Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Windows OS, or cloud services like Azure or AWS. 

Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail. 

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain and hold an NV1 level security clearance. 

Diverse Team Members, Shared Values and a Common Purpose 

Providing our customers with smarter solutions takes an incredible team with diversity of thought, experience and perspectives driving innovation. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and is one of our core values. It's about creating a workplace where everyone can do important work, feels welcome, valued, and respected, and has equal access to opportunities to thrive. Paul Chase – Chief Executive, Leidos Australia. 

Leidos Australia is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.  

Our five Advocacy Groups (Women and Allies Network, Young Professionals, Defence & Emergency Services, Action for Accessibility and Abilities and Pride+) provide an opportunity for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests, and work to support and celebrate our diverse community. 

Next Steps 

To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers page.  

Recruitment process - virtual / face to face interview & background checks. 

Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements. In certain circumstances this can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact our Careers team careers.au@au.leidos.com if you’d like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.   

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.