Senior Scrum Master with Baseline Security Clearance -ACT NSW SA TAS (Hybrid / Onsite as required)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a proven ability to lead agile delivery teams particularly in government or highly regulated environments. The ideal candidate will be adept at facilitating agile ceremonies coaching cross-functional teams and driving outcomes that align with strategic objectives. This role requires strong interpersonal skills hands-on agile leadership and the ability to apply SFIA-aligned practices for measurement tools team performance and specialist advisory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily stand-ups sprint planning retrospectives and demos across 1 2 delivery teams.
- Coach team members on Agile/Scrum/SAFe principles and best practices.
- Identify and prioritise appropriate performance measures scales and targets (SFIA Measurement L4.
- Collaborate with delivery leads and stakeholders to ensure agile metrics are tracked analysed and reported for continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance on the adoption and tailoring of agile methods and tools (SFIA Methods and Tools L4.
- Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration improve team dynamics and resolve conflicts (SFIA Organisational Facilitation L5.
- Contribute to organisational employee experience efforts helping team members navigate uncertainty and team expectations (SFIA Employee Experience L4.
- Provide specialist advice in agile delivery within government or security-sensitive contexts (SFIA Specialist Advice L4.
- Collaborate with architecture testing and business teams to support project delivery while adhering to government standards and frameworks.
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5 years experience as a Scrum Master in Agile environments.
- Demonstrated success facilitating agile teams delivering complex digital products or platforms.
- Experience working with Commonwealth or State Government clients (essential).
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum SAFe or LeSS.
- Familiarity with Atlassian toolset (JIRA Confluence) Azure DevOps or similar.
- Knowledge and application of SFIA skills in measurement facilitation and advisory.
- Excellent communication coaching and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Ability to guide teams through ambiguity and resistance to change.
- Strong reporting and data-driven decision-making skills.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Baseline Security Clearance (Active)
- Australian Citizenship (essential due to clearance requirements)
- Experience supporting federal or state government programs.
Desirable:
- SAFe Agilist or Certified Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) certification.
- Knowledge of Commonwealth Digital Service Standard and DTA guidelines.
- Familiarity with agile maturity assessments and team health check tools.
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