Project Manager/Scrum Master

Overview

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is embarking on the Green and Gold decade with international sporting competitions on home soil, including the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cup, and culminating in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ASC has an ambitious Strategic Vision and is seeking strong contributors to help deliver results for the sporting sector and all Australians.

About The Team

The Portfolio and Financial Services section sits within the Technology Group. The Team oversees the Technology Group's program management process and delivers complex technology projects across the organisation and sport. It manages the financial elements and components of the Group's ITSM lifecycle, including technology project budgets and project governance functions.

About The Role

Digital technologies transform all aspects of sport—from participation to high performance and administration. Within the Portfolio and Financial Services team, you will apply Agile methodology to produce high‑quality outcomes that connect the Australian sport industry with participants and the Australian public.

As a Project Manager/Scrum Master, you will bring together all aspects of the delivery team and ensure Agile methodology is implemented effectively. You will help product owners define value, assist the development team to deliver value, and guide the Scrum team to operate and collaborate to deliver on concurrent technology projects.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Guiding and coaching the Scrum team on Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services to the ASC and the sports sector.
• Managing the scope and timeline of each project.
• Coordinating sprints, retrospective meetings and stand-ups.
• Facilitating internal communication and effective collaboration to influence and drive decision making which supports project outcomes.
• Working with product owners and ASC teams during delivery to ensure desired outcomes are met.
• Helping teams implement changes effectively, resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that occur.
• Ensuring deliverables meet quality and security standards at the end of each sprint.
• Guiding development teams to higher Agile maturity and embedding Agile methodology across the team and broader Group.
• Collaborating to develop a design system for ASC and sport focused on usability, reusability, accessibility and best practice.
• Contributing to long-term planning aligned with ASC strategy and reliable, secure, efficient and sustainable technology platforms.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and experience as a Project Manager and/or Scrum Master. You will have strong planning and problem‑solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to work with Senior Executives to deliver priority projects across the ASC.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• A proven track record of agile project delivery, preferably using hybrid methodologies and multi-disciplinary scrum teams in Australian Government organisations.
• Proven ability to deliver concurrent deliverables to tight deadlines, using initiative and adaptability.
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate progress and challenges to stakeholders.
• Demonstrable skills in ICT scope definition and management, stakeholder engagement, delivery planning, and build monitoring and control.

Qualifications including a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in product or project management, computer science, business or a similar field are desirable.

Why Work With Us

We have offices in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Annual allowances toward training based on individual career goals.
• Access to a customised ASC Learning & Development calendar for ongoing professional development.
• Generous superannuation scheme with up to 15.4% employer contributions.
• Corporate discount on AIS Shop merchandise.
• Access to Clearinghouse for Sport for information sharing among sporting professionals.

Eligibility

• Australian citizenship is required and ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.

As part of the Commonwealth Child Safety Framework, the ASC is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. This position requires a Working with Vulnerable/Children Checks to obtain employment.

Notes

• The ASC may establish a merit pool to fill ongoing or fixed-term opportunities within 18 months from the date advertised.
• The ASC operates under the Australian Sports Commission Act 1989 and is separate from the Public Service Act 1999. Leave liability and recognition of prior service may be considered for current Commonwealth employees.
• If you have issues with the e-recruitment system, please contact the People & Culture Hub via email or phone.

Acknowledgement of Country

The ASC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where its offices are located and recognises First Nations peoples across Australia. The ASC pays respects to Elders past and present and celebrates the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to society and sport.

Application and Job Description

The Job Description can be downloaded from the attachment below. The application form includes questions about suitability and alignment with ASC values (respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence).

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Location and application close details: Applications close at 11:30 pm AEST on 14 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

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