Agile Project Support Coordinator

**Job no**: 532393
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Information Technology
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Fixed Term until Oct 2026
- Remuneration: Level 6 from $100k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
- Location: Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

**Why your role matters**

This position is central to supporting both project teams and key stakeholders, helping to drive effective collaboration and communication across all levels.

In this role, you will work closely with Agile teams and stakeholders to coordinate projects, support Agile delivery practices, and maintain clear and consistent communication. You will be responsible for facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing essential tools such as JIRA and Confluence, and providing the necessary support to help teams deliver high-quality outcomes.

The Agile Project Support Coordinator will report to the Program Director, Lead Management & MDM. This is a collaborative role without direct reports, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting Agile success.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

- Coordinate and facilitate agile ceremonies and meetings including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Maintain and update JIRA and Confluence to support agile delivery (dashboards, backlogs, epics, features).
- Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and report on status to stakeholders.
- Support the development of project plans and schedules.
- Assist in identifying and resolving project risks and blockers.
- Provide Agile and Scrum expertise
- Provide administrative and operational support to the project team.
- Develop and manage effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

**About You**:
We are looking for someone who feels aligned with UNSW’s vision and values, who has excellent organisational and time management skills and comes equipped with:

- A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in a Project Support, Project Coordinator, or Scrum Master role.
- Agile certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Scrum Master).
- Proficiency with Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience supporting agile teams through the full project lifecycle.
- Excellent time management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.
- Enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
- A commitment to UNSW’s values and health & safety standards.

**Benefits and Culture**:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
- UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff._

Position Description

**Advertised**: 02 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 16 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time