Scrum Master

• Full-time, Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

Working as part of Architecture & Software Engineering, the Scrum Master’s primary purpose is to  facilitate our agile development squads in delivery of work and leading the squads on product stream or project delivery.  The primary focus for this role is the university’s Student Administration and Management System, a major ERP system essential to the running of the university, including the many integrations with internal and external (government) systems.

Working with product stream stakeholders and project managers, this role needs to manage the responsibilities and impediments to ensure successful delivery outcomes. This role helps the squad manage realistic outcomes for the business while maintaining high standard of continuous improvement delivery, and meeting delivery goals committed in the quarterly planning process. There is also an enormous focus on transparency of what is practically possible and clear messaging on all squad related matters. Finally, the scrum master will be the go-to person to coach and elevate agile practices within the squad.

This role may work with 1 to 2 squads of up to 10 people each, and may require leadership of cross squad requirements within a single product stream.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:

• Proven experience in being resourceful and entrepreneurial (in approach to problem solving).
• Experience in working as a scrum master in a distributed squad setup for at least 2 years.
• Experience in an education setting for 1-2 years(preferred).
• Experience working across a dynamic portfolio at various levels of scale  Analytical and critical thinker with good experience with facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in Agile implementation and applying relevant SAFE/scrum/agile principles, practices and theories.
• Certified Scrum Master and agile project delivery experience a must.
• Strong technical aptitude and experience leading teams in delivering quality software.
• Great interpersonal skills for building strong working relationships within the agile squads as well as with peers, business stakeholders and the broader IT community.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise-wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences. The Portfolio incorporates the following business units:  Enterprise Projects and Business Performance (EPBP), Communications, Experience, Human Resources, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Procurement and Property Services Group (PSG). The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe.  Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) function, provides RMIT University with current and emerging Technology systems and services. Our vision of “unleashing technologies to enable great experiences for RMIT Audiences” supports a proactive and leading-edge technology ecosystem, mindset and delivery empowering the advancement of the University’s commitment to advancing Lifelong Learners.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page. We have a rolling recruitment process, and applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below

Position Description - Scrum Master

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Applications Close:
28 Jan 2024 11.59 pm

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