EL1 Scrum Master

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$900 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an EL1 Scrum Master to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $900 per day + Super.

7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week

About the Opportunity
This role sits within a high-performing ICT delivery environment, contributing to large-scale, complex projects that support the delivery of a nationally significant program.

You’ll play a key leadership role in driving Agile practices, enabling high-performing scrum teams, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate and lead multiple Scrum teams within an Agile project environment
  • Drive sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
  • Manage project scope, timelines, and delivery through effective sprint and release planning
  • Partner with Product Owners to refine and manage backlogs, remove blockers, and prioritise work
  • Use tools such as Jira to track velocity, reporting, and continuous improvement
  • Support governance, reporting, and stage gate processes in line with agency frameworks
  • Coach and uplift teams in Agile and Scrum best practices
  • Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and accountable team culture

Essential Criteria

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience delivering complex projects using Agile methodologies
  • Strong understanding and practical application of SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)
  • Experience working closely with Business Analysts to prepare user stories for sprints
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced, complex environments
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint

Desirable Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or certifications in Project Management, Agile, or related fields
  • Experience delivering large-scale ICT transformation programs, ideally within Federal Government
  • Exposure to technical projects involving data migration, case management, or information systems

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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