Scrum Master

Akkodis; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in South Australia is looking for an experienced Scrum Master to enhance its product development team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Scrum roles and an advanced Scrum certification. Responsibilities include facilitating Scrum ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile principles. This long-term contractual position offers an opportunity to thrive with a prestigious industry leader in a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to run engaging and effective meetings and workshops.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) or equivalent certification is required.
• Experience working with Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies.
• Coach the Development Team on Scrum principles.
• Identify and remove impediments preventing team goals.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress clearly.
• Drive continuous improvement with metrics and Retrospectives.
• Run engaging meetings and workshops with tact and professionalism.

Skills

Strong experience in Scrum Master role

Expert understanding of Scrum principles

Excellent conflict resolution skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

CSM/PSM Certification

Education

Advanced Scrum Certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Job description

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What is in it for you?

• Based in South Australia
• Long term contract - 12 months
• Opportunity to work with a leading industry player, competitive salary.

What we need from you / What our client requires

• Strong and proven experience in Scrum Master role
• Expert understanding of Scrum principles
• Advanced Scrum Certification

About our client: Our client is a global leader in the sector, positioned at the forefront of service delivery in Australia. Supporting millions of citizens, the organization is central to the nation's mission to become a world leader in digital public services.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master to join our fast‑paced product development team. This role is central to fostering an environment where high‑performing teams can deliver exceptional value efficiently. You will champion the Agile mindset, coach the team in Scrum practices, and help remove impediments, ensuring continuous delivery and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives, ensuring they are productive and time‑boxed.
• Coach the Development Team and Product Owner on Scrum principles, Agile values and best practices, focusing on self‑organisation and cross‑functionality.
• Actively identify, track and remove impediments or blockers that prevent the team from achieving its Sprint goals.
• Help the Product Owner manage stakeholder expectations, ensuring transparent and timely communication of progress and roadmaps.
• Drive continuous improvement within the team and across the organisation by utilising metrics and facilitating meaningful Retrospectives.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM I) or equivalent certification is required.
• Expert understanding of Scrum principles, practices and theory, including foundational knowledge of other Agile methodologies (Kanban, XP).
• Proven ability to run engaging and effective meetings and workshops.
• Excellent skills in conflict resolution, negotiation and handling difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced Scrum Certification (e.g., PSM II, A‑CSM).
• Experience scaling Agile (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, DaD).
• Experience with a range of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello).

Talented, committed, can‑do individuals have always been the cornerstone of this dynamic organisation. If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Preetika on [phone] or [e-mail].

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Akkodis is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to all forms of workforce inclusion. We actively invite and encourage applications by candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industry

• Utilities