Scrum Master

Pepper Money Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Recognition program

Hybrid working model

Health and wealth benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

Pepper Money Limited is seeking a certified Scrum Master to drive adoption of Pepper’s Ways of Working across Technology. You will enable high-performing, cross‑functional teams and coach for continuous improvement, using Jira and Confluence to track progress.

You’ll partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to align priorities, remove blockers, and elevate delivery while practicing servant leadership in a hybrid Sydney-based environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive, learning mindset
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of different Agile frameworks
• Desirable: Experience in a scaled environment
• Desirable: Experience in finance industry
• Desirable: Active in the Agile community

Responsibilities

• Influence and evolve how we work: Act as a catalyst for high-performing Agile delivery, through shaping Scrum and Kanban practices, uplifting team maturity, and embedding consistent Ways of Working.
• Facilitate key forums and planning events: Drive synchronisation, accountability, and better outcomes across Pepper
• Drive stakeholder alignment: Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritise work, manage competing demands, and deliver against quarterly objectives
• Build strong relationships: Create alignment and transparency across business and technology teams, fostering shared accountability for outcomes
• Coach and uplift teams: Enable high-performing, self-organising teams through psychological safety, coaching, and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
• Use data to improve performance: Leverage metrics and insights to support better decision-making, sustainable pace, and predictable delivery
• Strengthen collaboration: Improve the effectiveness of distributed teams through strong facilitation, communication, and knowledge-sharing practices
• Remove blockers: Proactively identify and resolve impediments, risks, and dependencies impacting team progress
• Contribute to Agile maturity: Collaborate with the Scrum Master community, act as a thought leader in your areas of interest and expertise, and stay connected to industry trends

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who We Are

At Pepper Money, we've spent more than 26 years helping people achieve their goals. Today, we're one of Australia and New Zealand's leading non-bank lenders, supporting more than half a million customers with a range of lending solutions. While we're proud of our growth and success, it's our people, partnerships and willingness to do things differently that continue to drive us forward.

The Role

The Scrum Master role drives the consistent adoption of Pepper’s Ways of Working. It enables teams to operate and collaborate effectively by embedding Agile practices and values into planning and day-to-day delivery. The Scrum Master works within the Pepper Scrum Master community to ensure continuous, iterative improvement of Ways of Working across Technology.

• Influence and evolve how we work:Act as a catalyst for high-performing Agile delivery, through shaping Scrum and Kanban practices, uplifting team maturity, and embedding consistent Ways of Working.
• Facilitate key forums and planning events: Drive synchronisation, accountability, and better outcomes across Pepper
• Drive stakeholder alignment: Partner with Product Owners and stakeholders to prioritise work, manage competing demands, and deliver against quarterly objectives
• Build strong relationships: Create alignment and transparency across business and technology teams, fostering shared accountability for outcomes
• Coach and uplift teams: Enable high-performing, self-organising teams through psychological safety, coaching, and a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
• Use data to improve performance: Leverage metrics and insights to support better decision-making, sustainable pace, and predictable delivery
• Strengthen collaboration: Improve the effectiveness of distributed teams through strong facilitation, communication, and knowledge-sharing practices
• Remove blockers: Proactively identify and resolve impediments, risks, and dependencies impacting team progress
• Contribute to Agile maturity: Collaborate with the Scrum Master community, act as a thought leader in your areas of interest and expertise, and stay connected to industry trends

About you

We’re seeking a certified Scrum Master with experience leading multiple teams. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Proactive, learning mindset
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of different Agile frameworks
• Desirable: Experience in a scaled environment
• Desirable: Experience in finance industry
• Desirable: Active in the Agile community

At Pepper Money, collaboration is just as vital as your skills. Our values are the heartbeat of our success, driving everything we do:

Can Do: We think outside the box and harness the power of teamwork to achieve the extraordinary.
Balanced: We set our customers up for success, crafting win-win outcomes that are both human and profitable.
Real: We keep it honest and respect everyone, building genuine connections.

Our Benefits

We know that great work happens when people feel supported. That's why we offer benefits that help you grow your career, recognise your contribution and support your wellbeing, whatever stage of life you're in. Here's a snapshot of what you'll find at Pepper:

• Development: a full suite of development opportunities and a great team to learn from
• Recognition: Celebrate efforts with our Spice Reward and Recognition Program and diversity through our DE&I initiatives
• Flexibility: Embrace our hybrid working model, flexible parental leave policies and purchased leave options
• Health and Wealth: Free gym membership, discounted health insurance policies, novated leasing and staff loan rates to manage your mind, body and wallet!
• Referral Bonus: Earn $2000 for referring great people.

If this role sounds like it’s for you and you have experience in tackling some of the day-to-day tasks, we want to hear from you.

For more information on Pepper visit www.peppermoney.com.au.

At Pepper, we're proud of the inclusive and diverse workplace we've built over the past 26 years. Creating a culture where people feel respected, supported and able to be themselves is part of who we are. It's reflected in our values, our people practices, and the way we work together every day.