Scrum Master-Australian Only

The HR Ally; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

The HR Ally is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead agile delivery across large-scale IT programs. The role focuses on coaching teams, facilitating agile practices, and driving high-performance delivery aligned with business and program objectives.

The selected candidate will coach teams on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, facilitate ceremonies, and ensure high-quality increments while promoting DevOps practices and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience as Scrum Master in large-scale IT environments.
• SAFe Agile certification or formal Agile qualifications.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile delivery for large-scale IT projects.
• Coach teams on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices.
• Guide teams to become high-performing and self-managing.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Ensure delivery of high-quality increments aligned with DoD.
• Track and improve team performance using metrics (velocity, flow, predictability).
• Identify, escalate, and resolve impediments and blockers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Scrum Masters and Release Train Engineers for ART alignment.
• Support PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement and team maturity.
• Promote DevOps practices including CI/CD and test automation.
• Educate stakeholders on Agile and SAFe frameworks.
• Manage dependencies and ensure smooth cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile coaching

SAFe

Stakeholder management

Agile metrics

Job description

Job Title:

Scrum Master

Relevant Experience:

4–12+ years in Agile Delivery / Scrum Master roles

Location:

Melbourne / Canberra / Brisbane (Hybrid)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead agile delivery across large-scale IT programs. The role focuses on coaching teams, facilitating agile practices, and driving high-performance delivery aligned with business and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead agile delivery for large-scale IT projects
• Coach teams on Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe practices
• Guide teams to become high-performing and self-managing
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Ensure delivery of high-quality increments aligned with Definition of Done (DoD)
• Track and improve team performance using metrics (velocity, flow, predictability)
• Identify, escalation, and resolve impediments and blockers
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, and Business stakeholders
• Coordinate with Scrum Masters and Release Train Engineers for ART alignment
• Support PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt sessions
• Drive continuous improvement and team maturity
• Promote DevOps practices including CI/CD and test automation
• Educate stakeholders on Agile and SAFe frameworks
• Manage dependencies and ensure smooth cross-team collaboration

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience as a Scrum Master in large-scale IT environments
• SAFe Agile certification or formal Agile qualifications
• Proven ability to coach and mentor agile teams
• Experience with agile metrics, delivery governance, and team maturity models
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in enterprise or government environments preferred

Important Note:

• Active Security/Baseline Clearance is mandatory