Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade
Leidos Australia has been selected to provide managed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services for Geoscience Australia, supporting its organisational transformation.
The contract involves Leidos overseeing critical ICT infrastructure and a range of support services necessary for Geoscience Australia to deliver essential Earth science data and public safety information to government, the community, and industry users.
Under the terms of the agreement, Leidos Australia will manage a broad spectrum of ICT requirements including on-premise infrastructure, application support, cloud platforms, network services, cybersecurity, as well as help-desk and TechBar offerings. The company will have responsibility for maintaining core systems, ensuring service continuity, and advancing overall ICT transformation efforts at Geoscience Australia.
Service delivery
The involvement of Leidos Australia aims to optimise the ICT experience for Geoscience Australia by maintaining stable and secure digital operations while enabling improvements through ongoing technology uplift projects. The contract is intended to underpin the capacity of Geoscience Australia to deliver reliable and timely public data for scientific and safety purposes.
The contract marks an extension of Leidos Australia's role within the civil government IT sector, where it currently provides services to agencies such as the Australian Tax Office, the Bureau of Meteorology, and the Department of Home Affairs. The company's appointment to the Geoscience Australia contract is aligned with its existing participation in securing, sustaining, and modernising key national ICT systems.
Leadership views
Commenting on the award, Leidos Australia Chief Executive Paul Chase outlined the company's established experience in supporting government agencies and emphasised the collaborative intent of the new engagement.
"Leidos Australia has a strong 25-year record of collaborating with, and providing technology solutions to, Australian Government agencies, including critical Managed Services programs. "We're pleased to be supporting the important work of Geoscience Australia and serving as a trusted partner on their transformation journey. "Aligning our transformation planning with Geoscience Australia's strategic goals and operational requirements aims to deliver ongoing improvements and support a resilient and mature IT environment. "By delivering stable, secure and efficient operations we'll support Geoscience Australia's strategic objectives and enhance Geoscience Australia's ability to deliver impactful Earth sciences for Australia's future," said Mr Chase.
Scope of services
Amongst the core responsibilities assumed by Leidos Australia are end-to-end ICT management duties. These include monitoring and maintaining on-premise hardware, supporting and upgrading applications, managing network and cybersecurity operations, and providing front-line technology assistance through dedicated help-desk and walk-up TechBar services.
The contract is also expected to involve Leidos in ongoing technology upgrades and transformation programmes designed to keep Geoscience Australia's systems resilient and adaptable to future mission requirements. This includes integration with cloud infrastructure and improvements to operational processes.
Sector involvement
Leidos Australia's partnership with Geoscience Australia adds to its portfolio of work with federal government departments and agencies responsible for data, intelligence, and public service delivery. The company's ongoing work with multiple agencies is aimed at maintaining a secure and continuous ICT environment for a number of critical public sector functions.
Geoscience Australia operates as a national agency responsible for providing authoritative scientific information regarding Australia's land, marine jurisdiction, natural hazards, and geology. Reliable ICT services are considered an important enabler for the agency's mission activities.
