Scrum Master (Web)

• Bring your Agile expertise and contribute to the delivery of innovative digital solutions at Swinburne University
• Full time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus
• Attractive salary package and benefits

About the Job
Swinburne is embarking on an exciting journey, working towards our new vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. We are seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master (Web) to work in partnership with stakeholders and colleagues to develop and implement significant improvements to Marketing, Student Administration and Corporate functions for the Swinburne website. This involves analysis and definition of business requirements as user stories and epics, and using Agile methodologies and leading the team through agile rituals to promote Agile/Scrum practices and values.

This outstanding role will provide you with the opportunity to develop both business analysis and scrum master skills to be part of an agile delivery team focused on delivering changes to existing customer-facing web-based applications with an emphasis on providing high value features to our stakeholders and users.

About Information Technology Department
As a thought leader within the University, Swinburne IT identifies opportunities for Information Technology to simplify, automate and transform the way Swinburne works. Swinburne IT delivers real value to the University by maximising its return on investments in technology.
Swinburne IT has a strategic focus, partnering with the business to deliver programs of work that align to each of the University’s strategic pillars and is a key enabler for the University to achieve its vision and deliver the 2025 Strategic Plan.

As a technology centre of excellence, Swinburne IT also participates in the teaching, learning and research functions of the University. Through this integrated partnership, we aim to improve the experience of students and researchers, delivering on opportunities through the application of IT and digital innovations made possible by emerging technologies.

About you
The success of this role depends on you being able to demonstrate the following:
• Solid experience in an Agile environment; preferably as Scrum Master, Iteration Manager coaching Agile Scrum teams.
• Solid experience as a Business Analyst, Functional Analyst in Digital or IT industry.
• Demonstrated experience in developing user stories, eliciting business requirements, functional and non-functional requirements.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, iterative software development and special focus in web development (front-end and back-end) and user experience design.
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enjoy 50% study fee reduction
• Participate in regular staff and management development programs
• Private health insurance discounts

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits and refer to ‘Benefits’ section.

How to apply and further information
To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description.

For further information about this position, contact Ramiro Rosales (Web Development Team Leader) by email: [email protected]

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected]

Diversity and Inclusion
Equity and diversity are integral to achieving our 2025 vision of bringing people and technology together to build a better world. Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as:
• Reconciliation Action Plan
• Charter of Cultural Diversity
• Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan
• Swinburne LGBTIQA+ Pride, Gender Equality, Accessibility and Intergenerational inclusion strategies

For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at [email protected]
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

Applications close at Midnight, Sunday 23 January 2022
(Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position)

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