About the Department

A national statistical agency, providing official statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population and environmental matters of importance to Australia.

Key Duties

• Manage all Agile aspects of the assigned work area
• Lead and coordinate critical Agile workshops/ceremonies to enable the success of the project
• Facilitate the removal of blockers to the team's success
• Help the team continually improve its Ways of Working to better achieve objectives and team satisfaction
• In more complex initiatives, facilitate the design and implementation of Ways of Working to scale Agile delivery across multiple teams and initiatives
• Foster collaborative working relationships, including clients and peers
• Foster Agile capability within the organisation, as a part of a network of peers within the ABS.

These roles will suit passionate Scrum Masters wanting to contribute to the Agile delivery of ABS technology solutions.

To apply you should have most, or all, of the following skills, qualities and
experience:

• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master within an enterprise context
• Ability to manage a complex set of stakeholders and nurture positive working relationships
• Well-developed communication and influencing skills
• Qualifications in relevant Agile discipline
• Ability to coach and mentor others in Agile practices
• Experience in JIRA and JIRA Portfolio is desirable
• A background in relevant ICT disciplines (business analysis, development, release management, etc) is desirable.

To be considered for an EL 1 engagement, you should have most, or all, of the following skills, qualities and experience:

• Extensive experience as a Scrum Master in complex enterprise projects
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing scaled Agile practices.

These are non-ongoing positions for 12-months + possible 6-month position. You will be employed directly by the ABS and receive a salary + super. You must be an Australia Citizen.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Marisa Conlon, Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] for further information on the role.

Please submit applications in Word format only by COB, Tuesday 13th May 2025.

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