Description

GoSourcing is seeking an experienced Scrum Master (APS6 level) to join a Federal Government client in any of the ff office locations:

Brisbane, Canberra or Melbourne

Key duties may include, but are not limited to:

Scrum Masters – APS6

• Build the team’s knowledge of agile values, and principles, as well as techniques, processes and tools Scrum Master of the Department
• In collaboration with the team, develop a mutually agreed social contract outlining team behaviours, practices and agile process rules
• Plan and facilitate agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives
• Assist the Product Owner with reviewing and refining the product backlog, re-prioritising and re-assessing the relevance of tasks/stories to ensure alignment with agile principles
• Anticipate and address/remove blockers/impediments that the team may encounter so the team can remain focused on its goals
• Negotiate with product owners and stakeholders to protect the team from external influences impacting their ability to meet the agreed goals
• Co-ordinate with other teams as required to manage dependencies and support the team to deliver
• Oversee new starters, ensuring a smooth transition into the team including introducing the social contract
• Help the team manage conflicts and challenges, and play a key role in improving team cohesion, motivation, dynamics and performance
• Create an environment of trust and respect where issues or concerns can be raised safely
• Ensure team adherence to the agreed agile process rules and help the team to remain effective by stepping in to manage conflicts and challenges
• Conduct agile rituals and events and be actively involved in communication and change activities involving stakeholders
• Research agile trends, industry dynamics, frameworks and tooling to guide and improve the team’s use of agile methodologies
• Build capability within the team through strategies that include coaching and mentoring
• Facilitate teams and enable them to self-manage and self-organise
• Develop and implement changes in workplace practices and business improvement strategies and assist team to transition with change.

Estimated start date 02 December 2024

Initial contract duration 12 months

Extension term 12 months

Number of extensions 2

Location of work ACT, QLD, VIC

Working arrangements Onsite

Security clearance Must be an Australian Citizen able to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance

Primary Knowledge/Skills/Systems/Tools required for role include:

•Knowledge/experience in Jira

Weighted Criteria

•Prior experience in undertaking the same or similar role for an organisation of the same or similar size and complexity of the Department.

•Professional qualifications, relevant to the position being applied for.

•Professional accreditations, if applicable to the position being applied for.

•Skills relevant to the position being applied for.

•The response describing how the Candidate’s skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications would contribute to the position being applied for.