Scrum Master

22 hours ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Azooa Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Scrum Masters (2 roles) | NV1 Clearance | Canberra | Federal Government Program

Azooa is currently preparing a response to
RFQTS LH-04738
on behalf of the
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
. We are inviting Expressions of Interest from
experienced Scrum Masters
to join a critical national security program as part of the
National Criminal Intelligence System (NCIS)
delivery team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a high-impact federal government initiative focused on real-time information sharing across Australia's criminal intelligence landscape.


Position Details

  • Role
    : Scrum Master (2 positions available)
  • Location
    : ACT – Canberra / Belconnen
  • Work Arrangement
    : Hybrid (Onsite presence required; remote flexibility after 6 months)
  • Start Date
    : 8 December 2025
  • Contract Term
    : 12 months initially, with potential for 2 x 12-month extensions
  • Security Clearance
    :
    NV1 (Negative Vetting Level 1)
  • Seniority Level
    : APS6 / EL1 equivalent
  • Work Hours
    : Full-time (Monday–Friday), up to 40 hours/week


About the Program

The
National Criminal Intelligence System (NCIS)
is a landmark project co-delivered by ACIC and the Department of Home Affairs. It establishes a federated, whole-of-government information-sharing capability across state, territory, and federal jurisdictions, enhancing Australia's ability to combat transnational, serious, and organised crime.

This program is of national significance, and your contribution will directly support secure, streamlined access to real-time criminal intelligence across multiple law enforcement agencies.


Role Overview

As a Scrum Master within the NCIS team, you will:

  • Coach and lead Agile practices across a multidisciplinary delivery team (MDT)
  • Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Showcases, Retrospectives, and Inspect & Adapt sessions
  • Manage the Sprint backlog and assist in planning realistic sprint scopes aligned with team cadence
  • Actively identify and remove delivery impediments to ensure the team remains focused and productive
  • Support the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and resolving project-related issues
  • Track sprint performance and use metrics (e.g., velocity, capacity, quality) to inform continuous improvement
  • Maintain delivery tools including Jira boards, ticket allocation, and Confluence documentation
  • Enforce agreed team standards and promote a collaborative, outcome-driven team culture
  • Uphold and promote compliance with APS and ACIC Codes of Conduct


What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria:

  • 8+ years' experience
    in project schedule management, program delivery, or similar roles within Agile environments
  • A
    higher degree and/or industry-recognised qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to support Product Owners, facilitate team collaboration, and resolve project-related disputes
  • Strong experience running all Agile ceremonies and capturing data to adjust sprint/release forecasts
  • Proactive issue resolution practices embedded within Agile delivery rhythms

Desirable Attributes:

  • Advanced Jira and Confluence administration skills
  • Ability to assess and evaluate delivery risk
  • Strong decision-making and stakeholder engagement capabilities
  • Adaptability in evolving environments and complex delivery programs
  • High professional standards and work ethic
  • Eagerness to coach and continuously improve team delivery
  • Familiarity with government project environments and working with cross-agency stakeholders


Evaluation Criteria

Candidates must respond to the following in a 3000-character (1-page) written pitch:

  1. Your qualifications and 8+ years of relevant experience in project/program/schedule management.
  2. Your approach to enabling collaboration, resolving disputes, and supporting Product Owners.
  3. Your experience in facilitating sprint meetings, capturing empirical data, and using it for forecast adjustment.
  4. Your method of resolving issues collaboratively within sprint meetings.

We are shortlisting immediately and encourage early applications to ensure full consideration.

About Azooa

Azooa is a specialist technology consultancy and contracting firm supporting delivery across Australia's public and private sectors. We work at the intersection of digital innovation, national interest, and secure service delivery, partnering with clients to deliver impactful outcomes across complex projects.


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