Scrum Master

Scrum Master
Location: Canberra, Sydney, Brsibane, Adelaide, Melbourne
Employment Type: Contract rolesAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced EL1 Scrum Master to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day agile project functions, ensuring the scrum process is followed, and coaching teams in Agile methodologies across multiple Government Departments. If you are passionate about Agile practices and have a knack for leading and supporting teams to achieve outstanding program outcomes, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Project Management: Accountable for managing stand-ups, task scheduling, prioritization, and coordination across multiple Government Departments.
• Scrum Process Enforcement: Ensure the scrum process is adhered to by cross-departmental teams.
• Agile Coaching: Coach and support teams in Agile methodologies, promoting their adoption across the Departments for improved program outcomes.
• Team Leadership: Lead external delivery teams, facilitate events/ceremonies, manage stakeholders, engage teams, produce planning documents, and measure team outputs.
• Communication & Engagement: Support and ensure clear communication and engagement between internal and external teams, including vendors and other Departments.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Engage with the Program Manager and stakeholders to identify risks, blockers, opportunities, and impediments to delivery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Preferred Knowledge: Experience with the Workforce Australia's Digital Platform, ESSWeb 1.0, and JIRA is advantageous but not essential.
• Certification: Scrum Master certification in the Scaled Agile Framework is desirable.
• Skills: Strong ability to engage with stakeholders, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Benefits

• Long term contract: 18 months + 2x 12 months extension option
• Open to Interstate candidates

How to Apply:If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Contact Information: rashmik@thenetworkit.com