Description

GoSourcing is seeking to hire an experienced Scrum Master to support a Federal Government client.

As a Scrum Master:

• You will have a proven track record in building and leading high performing, software delivery teams in best practice Scrum techniques.
• You will be comfortable implementing process improvement strategies and working
• collaboratively with other Scrum Masters to ensure alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coaching of multi-disciplinary teams to implement industry standard agile practices including, user story development, estimation, ritual facilitation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide on the job training to the team on the agile process including navigating tools and software to aid team growth.
• Identify delivery risks and raise them Delivery Management team proactively.
• Create a safe environment for healthy conflict and meaningful collaboration.
• Identify process issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support Integration of related methodologies within the agency such as DevOps.
• Develop standards and requirements for the agile process.
• Encourage employee and stakeholder buy-in of agile practices.

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: The candidates can reside in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth or Sydney

Initial Contract Term: 30th June 2023

Security Clearance: Australian Citizen eligible to obtain a baseline clearance (preferred). Open to Permanent Resident applications

Selection criteria

Essential

• 7++ years experience as a Scrum Master
• Demonstrated experience working as a Scrum Master in SAFe methodology (or similar) within Government organisation .
• An ability to perform with a high degree of autonomy, a collaborative style, an outcome driven attitude, and the demonstrated ability to deliver within timeframes to expectations.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to successfully engage a range of geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders with ease.
• Ability to assess the maturity level of teams and coach staff to the next higher level of maturity.

Desirable

• Qualified SAFe Scrum Master – 4.0 or above (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to lead Organisational Release Trains, Assist / perform role of RTE / Ability to lead PI planning if required.