Agile Project Manager

The OpportunityAre you passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? As part of the team, you will help us maximise our capability to continue to deliver our vision: Happy, healthy kids!Our Information & Communication Technology (ICT) team here at the Telethon Kids Institute is growing and we are now looking for an Agile Project Manager to lead and manage Agile projects within our new Cybersecurity Program, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products or solutions.In this exciting newly created position, you will work closely with the Chief Technology Officer and Information Communication and Technology Manager to develop and maintain Agile project plans, including sprint plans, release plans, and roadmaps. You will also identify, assess and manage project risks to ensure efficient delivery of milestones and business outcomes.This position will see you leverage your strong people skills which allow you to develop and maintain meaningful relationships and rapport with team members and stakeholders.Some of your duties in this role will include, but not be limited to;

• Monitor project progress and performance metrics, such as velocity, burn-down/burn-up charts, and cycle time.
• Control and monitor project budgets.
• Be the primary point of contact between stakeholders and the project team by providing regular communication, status updates, reports and budget.
• Manage changes to project scope, requirements, or priorities and ensure proper documentation, communication, and implementation of changes.
• Coach and mentor Agile teams on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Foster experimentation, innovation, and learning from both successes and failures to drive incremental and transformative improvements in processes, practices, and outcomes.

Based at our modern office in Nedlands, this position will be offered on a full-time basis for 18 months.About YouThis position would suit someone who is a certified Scrum Master or as an Agile Project Manager with an IT background and has previous experience in a similar role.Additionally, the key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Superior people skills with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a high-performing team in a complex and changing environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Previous experience in an Agile project management role at a research institute or similar organisation is highly desirable but not essential.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT hardware and stationery.

How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.auIf you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.Click here for theContact Name: Steven FigliomeniContact Email:Closing Date: 21/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*