Scrum Master

Salary: $135 - $155ph (inc-Super) - weekly pay options

• 12+12 month contract - 37.5hr per week
• ACT, NSW, QLD or VIC address - Hybrid 3/2dpw
• Baseline security clearance minimum - upgrade to NV1
• Lead agile scrum & PL planning

Our client, an independent Federal Government agency responsible for implementing and administering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, are seeking the experience of a Scrum Master.

• Lead one or more Squads in an Agile project environment including software development, implementations & other project deliveries;
• Manage the Squad’s work & backlog including development of reports & burndown charts to track velocity & continually improve team estimations & forecasting;
• Estimate, size & manage User Stories & the product backlog along with working closely with Business Analysts to formulate User Stories, Acceptance Criteria & the Definition of Done;
• Engage with the Test function to ensure timely testing & allocation of defect fixes from the backlog;
• Lead Program Implement (PI) planning activities to map the project end-to-end & ensure delivery of a useable product at the end of every Sprint;
• Coordinate & leading sprints & retrospective meetings which review the previous sprint & daily scrum stand-ups.

Skills and Experience required

• At least 3+ years’ experience facilitating the delivery of complex projects using Agile methodologies;
• A strong understanding of the SAFe methodology & its application within a large & complex Program, preferably within a government context;
• Excellent stakeholder engagement & teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues to achieve outcomes;
• Proficiency in using various IT applications & project management tools, including Jira, SharePoint & Confluence;
• Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Management, Project Management, or a similar field (desired);
• Demonstrated work experience managing/delivering large-scale ICT transformation programs / projects in an Australian Government setting (desired);
• Exposure to technical projects that involved data migrations, large case management or information management systems (desired).

How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Ben at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively you can reach Ben on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.

Please note that applications close on Thursday the 10th of September 2026 at 11am.

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID: BC678114 | LH-07659

We Value Diversity
The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.