Scrum Master

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 161,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership programs

Study time support

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

UTS is hiring a part-time Scrum Master to coach multiple delivery teams within SAFe, guiding agile practices and removing impediments. You will support the Release Train Engineer in aligning priorities and delivering complex systems with significant budgets, while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

You will facilitate ceremonies, promote continuous improvement, and empower teams to work autonomously in a dynamic university IT environment, with a strong focus on adaptability

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Scrum Master in IT environment, SAFe context.
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles, ceremonies, and practices.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams and manage dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support Agile practices, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver value.
• Facilitate sprint events: planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives.
• Remove obstacles and foster continuous improvement for project delivery.
• Promote collaboration among team members and stakeholders to improve transparency.
• Coach teams to align with business and technology stakeholders and adopt Agile principles.
• Act as change agent to embrace Agile values and empower self-organizing teams.
• Foster lean thinking and work with leaders to help adoption of Agile principles.
• Assist teams in preparing for PI planning and quarterly planning.

Skills

Agile principles

SAFe experience

Coaching teams

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Facilitation

Change agent

Autonomy

Tools

SAFe practices

Job description

At UTS, we're on a bold journey to become a leading public university of technology recognized for our global impact. Positioned at the cutting edge of creativity, innovation, and technology, we are dedicated to driving transformative breakthroughs that shape the future. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sydney's vibrant Tech Central precinct is alive with energy and ambition, creating a dynamic environment where curiosity and collaboration thrive.

About the Role

We are hiring Scrum Masters to facilitate agile delivery practices within our cross-functional teams. Primary focus of this role is to coach and enable teams in Agile ways of working. Acting as a Coach, the Scrum Master will guide multiple delivery teams, ensuring adherence to agile principles and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices. This includes efficient execution of iterative delivery process.

Responsibilities extend to removing obstacles, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement. Additionally, the Scrum Master will assist the Release Train Engineer (RTE) in synchronizing multiple agile teams, aligning priorities, and driving the delivery of complex systems and solutions with significant budgets. Join us in advancing agile practices and achieving impactful results across diverse teams!

As the Scrum Master, you will:

• Facilitate and support Agile practices by guiding cross-functional teams in delivering continuous value-based sprint goals, managing inter-team dependencies and collaboration, and delivery risks.
• Facilitate scrum events including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Enhance team productivity by removing obstacles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement for successful project delivery.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among team members and stakeholders to enhance transparency and efficient problem-solving.
• Coach teams on developing better alignment with business and technology stakeholders, other Agile Release Trains Drive the adoption of Agile principles and practices, contribute to professional growth, and stay updated on industry trends to foster a culture of adaptability and innovation.
• Act as a change agent and help leaders and teams embrace Agile values such as adaptability, customer-centricity, and empowerment, and support the shift from traditional command-and-control structures to self-organizing, autonomous teams.
• Foster a culture of agility and lean thinking by working closely with leaders, teams and subject matter experts to help them understand and adopt agile principles and practices.
• Assist team in preparing for PI planning and facilitate quarterly planning.

About You

• Knowledge of higher education business processes and systems is highly advantageous
• Demonstrated experience in the role of Scrum Master in an IT environment, preferably within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) context
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and ceremonies, with the ability to guide and coach teams effectively
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including conducting effective stand-ups, retrospectives, and other ceremonies
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and cross-functional environment, fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate challenges and facilitate successful outcomes
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively, cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and promoting alignment between teams and external partners
• Expert understanding of Agile methodologies and emerging trends in project management and IT practices
• Proven experience personally embracing and encouraging others to adapt to Agile practices, customer collaboration, and value-driven delivery
• Proven ability to empower teams to operate with autonomy, guiding teams to make informed decisions, take ownership of their work, and continuously improve their processes, resulting in higher performance and quality outcomes

For the full list of role responsibilities and selection criteria please download the position description from the link below this advertisement.

Remuneration

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate, starting from a base salary of $146,657 plus 17% superannuation (pro-rata)

• Employees enjoy access to leadership programs, promotional opportunities, alongside study time support.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.

This position is part-time (0.6FTE, 21 hours per week) and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.

Closing Date: Sunday, 1st November 2026 at 11:59PM AEST

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply.

UTS prioritises safety, respect, and inclusion for every member of our community. In support of this, and in line with our statutory obligations under the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2026, all prospective employees must declare any past investigations relating to gender-based violence. Employment at UTS is contingent upon completion of this declaration, and, where necessary, assessment of any identified risk factors. We appreciate your role in upholding the standards and behaviour expected of our community.

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