Electronic Mission Coordinator

Electronic Mission Coordinator (Airborne Surveillance)

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At Leidos Airborne Solutions Australia we do more than fly we safeguard borders and save lives. As a trusted partner to the Australian Government we lead critical airborne special missions from border surveillance to life-saving search-and-rescue operations covering over 10% of the Earths addition to our aviation bases across Australia and the Indian Ocean Territories we operate a 24/7 Operations Centre Systems Integration Lab and Mission Equipment Service Centre to ensure mission success. We collaborate with local SMEs to prototype and test advanced mission management systems integrating cutting-edge ISR technology.

As part of a specialised airborne crew you will support mission success by managing onboard systems maintaining situational awareness and ensuring clear communication across all personnel.

Your New Role and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage airborne mission systems during surveillance operations

• Maintain strong situational awareness to support safe and effective mission execution

• Interpret and communicate real-time mission information across the crew

• Ensure compliance with aviation safety standards and operational procedures

• Work closely with pilots and mission crew to achieve mission objectives

• Apply structured decision-making in time-critical environments

What Youll Bring to Make an Impact

• Experience in airborne surveillance aviation operations or similar environments

• Background in Defence emergency services law enforcement or maritime operations

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team

• Interest in surveillance technology and complex systems

• Ability to meet CASA medical and fitness requirements

• Availability to complete a 16-week training program

Dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes if you meet most of them we encourage you to submit your application. Were most interested in your strengths what you want to learn and how far you want to go.

This role does require the successful applicant to be an Australian Citizen and bewilling to obtain and hold a baseline AGSVA security clearance as well as a Employment Suitability Screening check.

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. Its 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 NetworkYoung 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 - 1 2 interviews & background checks including a police check and pre-employment medical.
• Applicants may also need to meet International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 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 if youd like to discuss any additional support during your application or throughout the recruitment process.

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