El1 Scrum Master

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an EL1 Scrum Master on a contract for 12 months with 2x12 months extension option.

**Main Duties**:

- coach teams in agile values, principles and practices and model the agile mindset
- plan, set up and facilitate agile event including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives
- assist the team to plan, understand and be accountable for achieving its goals
- anticipate and address/remove blockers/impediments that the team may encounter so the team can remain focused on its goals
- shape the design of processes and practices used by the team based on their maturity and ensure team adherence to the agreed agile process rules
- help the team manage and resolve 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
- identify and analyse risks and opportunities in relation to goal achievement or performance, develop change strategies for consideration of team, and monitor outcomes
- in collaboration with the Product Owner, review and refine the product backlog, re-prioritising and re-assessing the relevance of tasks/stories
- 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
- represent the team/s in meetings, and relay information from that meeting back to the team
- develop and deliver presentations, conduct 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 agency’s use of agile methodologies
- coach newer scrum masters to build capability and lead a community of practice to facilitate continued learning and capability across the agency
- make significant contribution to innovation, changes in workplace practices and business improvement
- develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and networks including representing business area at meetings and other workplace events

**_ Skills for the Information Age (SFIA) required - _**
- Measurement MEAS - Level 4
- Methods and tools METL - Level 4
- Organisational facilitation OFCL - Level 5
- Performance management PEMT - Level 5
- Project management PRMG - Level 5
- Release and deployment RELM - Level 4

**_ Ability to - _**
- embrace and model an agile mindset to deliver business insights and assist organisational change
- develop and maintain productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders to ensure positive outcomes
- make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of the environment
- work independently under broad direction and act collaboratively
- effectively lead, coach and mentor a team/s while managing competing priorities and changes in strategic direction
- make effective use of agile methodologies to build and sustain high performing teams
- communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including making use of strong presentation skills and tools
- resolve problems proactively, using effective and persuasive engagement
- manage conflict and negotiate effectively using appropriate strategies

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Applicants must have Baseline Clearance, or the ability to obtain.