Scrum Master

Scrum Master Large Transformation Project

Contract Type: 12-Month Daily Rate Contract

Location: Australia-wide (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite Weekly)

Citizenship: Australian Citizens Only

Location: NSW, Vic, ACT, Queensland

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master to join our dynamic delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead agile practices and uplift squad performance in a high-impact program. You’ll be a servant leader, mentor, and agile champion, driving continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Embed agile principles and practices into the team’s way of working.
• Mentor and supervise the delivery squad to meet release outcomes.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and progress updates.
• Coordinate across teams and support Release Train Engineers.
• Drive improvements in ways of working and day-to-day squad coordination.
• Manage competing priorities and maintain team focus.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support streamlined delivery.
• Resolve issues and collaborate with technical teams for successful outcomes.
• Foster trust and reliability through consistent delivery.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience facilitating the delivery of complex projects using Agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SAFe methodology and its application within large, complex programs (government experience preferred).
• Proven ability to collaborate with Business Analysts to ensure user stories are well-prepared and ready for sprint execution.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and strategic directions, with the ability to remain composed under pressure and adapt to change.
• Proficiency in IT and project management tools, including Jira, SharePoint, and Confluence.

Desirable Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications or industry-recognized certifications in Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience delivering or managing large-scale ICT transformation programs or projects within a government environment.
• Exposure to technical projects involving data migrations, large case management systems, or information management platforms.