Scrum Master

Division:Digital

Department:Digital Capabilities & Commercial

Reference number:13075

Engagement type:Fixed Term Contract

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position based in Perth.

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safe reliable and affordable energy today and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems and our core values revolve around character commitment and connection.

Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector!

About the Team & the Position

AEMO is undertaking a continuous improvement journey in its Ways of Working adopting Agile methodologies such as Scrum Kanban and Lean and scaling them pragmatically across teams. This role acts as an Agile coach and practitioner building awareness and understanding of Agile delivery models promoting best practice adoption uplifting AEMOs delivery capability and mentoring teams to embed an Agile mindset.

This role contributes to AEMOs success by promoting best practice and continuous improvement in Ways of Working tools and frameworks used by delivery teams to enable reliable secure and costeffective delivery and operations.

As a Scrum Master the role is critical in enabling teams to work collaboratively adopt Agile ways of working and live AEMOs values and principles across all phases of software delivery. This includes applying key software practices such as DevSecOps crossfunctional teaming and continuous delivery and understanding their strategic business impact.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as a Scrum Master and Agile coach ensuring bestpractice adoption of Agile principles and agreed ways of working.
• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies and promote transparency inspection and adaptation using Agile metrics and reporting.
• Enable delivery teams to produce highvalue increments aligned to team and business outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement experimentation and learning.
• Coach and mentor teams across AEMO to uplift Agile maturity and Ways of Working.
• Proactively remove impediments eliminate waste and facilitate effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Support product backlog planning refinement and sizing in partnership with Product Owners.
• Ensure alignment with delivery governance risks dependencies and documentation requirements across the delivery lifecycle.

Position Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Agile delivery as a Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach/Trainer.
• Demonstrated delivery experience in complex project and/or program environments.
• Strong understanding and practical application of multiple ways of working to achieve outcomes.
• Solid knowledge of key software delivery practices and their business impact (e.g. DevOps crossfunctional teams continuous delivery).
• Ability to engage coach and facilitate groups with diverse backgrounds and working styles driving adoption of new ways of working.
• Experience supporting teams in the transition from traditional waterfall to Agile delivery.

Education/ professional Certifications:

• Relevant degree qualification in Business Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Scrum Master and/or other recognised Agile certifications required.
• Project management experience and certifications are highly desirable.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home part time job share hybrid options and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects industry networks job rotation study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program discounted health insurance gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

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