Job title: Scrum Master
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Job published: 15/10/2025

Job Description

Job Title: Scrum Master

Security Clearance: Must have TSPV

Duration: Fulltime Permanent role

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: Agile Delivery

Sub-functional Expertise: Scrum Mastery

Location of work: Canberra, ACT

Working arrangements: Onsite

Closing date: 9AM Thursday, 23 October 2025

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Agile Scrum Master to join a small, collaborative team operating in a secure environment. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based on-site in Canberra, working closely with both the product development team and customer product owners. The role will involve maintaining team performance, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and helping foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate and coordinate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

  • Identify and remove obstacles impacting team performance

  • Communicate project development status, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders

  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support timely and quality delivery

  • Ensure adherence to the Scrum framework and Agile principles

  • Coach and mentor team members to support continuous improvement

Requirements:

  • Certification in Agile methodologies (Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master)

  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teamwork

  • Experience using Atlassian JIRA and Confluence

Key Capabilities:

  • Agile project management

  • Stakeholder communication

  • Problem solving and impediment resolution

  • Team coaching and mentoring

  • Performance tracking and reporting

Essential Criteria:

  • Please provide a cover letter supporting your suitability for this role.

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.