Scrum Master

Aurec Human Capital Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurec Human Capital Group seeks an experienced Scrum Master to drive sustainable outcomes and continuous delivery across digital products within a high-performing Federal Government environment in Canberra, Australia. The role requires coaching multidisciplinary teams in SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban, with emphasis on collaboration and delivery excellence.

The successful candidate will lead Agile ceremonies, support PI Planning, monitor key metrics, and partner with Designers and Product Managers to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach delivery teams in Agile practices.
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams in complex digital product design and software delivery.
• Relevant Scrum Master, Delivery Manager, or SAFe certifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader to coach delivery teams in Kanban, Scrum, and SAFe practices.
• Lead core Agile ceremonies, support PI Planning and cross-team alignment.
• Monitor velocity, cycle times, and WIP; address bottlenecks to sustain pace.
• Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, and Product Owners to align outputs with needs.
• Maintain accurate backlogs and program-level progress reporting.

Skills

SAFe Framework

Scrum

Kanban

Stakeholder management

Tools

Azure DevOps

Miro

Figma

ITIL

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to drive sustainable outcomes and continuous delivery across digital products and software design initiatives within our high-performing Federal Government environment.

This Scrum Master will use Agile principles, fosters an inclusive culture of collaboration, and empower multidisciplinary delivery teams to achieve key Program Increment objectives.

Role & Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader to coach delivery teams in Kanban, Scrum, and SAFe practices, building trust and driving continuous improvement across the Agile Release Train.
• Lead core Agile ceremonies, including Refinements, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives, while supporting PI Planning and cross-team alignment.
• Monitor key metrics (velocity, cycle times, WIP limits) and address delivery bottlenecks to ensure work is feasible, constraints are managed, and pace remains sustainable.
• Partner with Designers, Product Managers, and Product Owners to align team outputs with broader organisational needs and protect sprint objectives.
• Keep team backlogs and program-level progress reporting accurate, current, and aligned with overall delivery goals.

Skills & Experience Required

• Technical Toolkit: Azure DevOps, Miro, Figma, SAFe Framework, Scrum, Kanban, and exposure to ITIL-aligned service management practices.
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex digital product design and software delivery.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of driving change and building collaborative team environments.
• Relevant Scrum Master, Delivery Manager, or SAFe certifications.

Eligibility & Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline security clearance.