Scrum Master

The University of Western Australia (UWA); Crawley; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job description

Job no: 519889

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Information Technology

• Flexible working options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

The function of the Strategy and Architecture unit is to own and align strategy, architecture and programs as well as projects management across the University.

The Portfolio team provides frameworks, processes, and practices for ensuring the effective delivery of projects under different delivery models including waterfall and new ways of working (agile) practices to meet the outcomes sponsored by University stakeholders.

About The Opportunity

• Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Scrum practices and ensure alignment with UWA's strategies.
• Coach teams, manage timelines, and foster a collaborative and agile work environment.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop, coordinate and implement new services and solutions.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Certification in Scrum (e.g., CSM, PSM) or Agile project management, with the ability to adapt Scrum practices to suit the unique needs of higher education IT projects.
• Extensive and proven expertise in Scrum, Agile, and Kanban methodologies, with experience delivering technology projects in complex environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading technology projects from inception to completion within time and resource constraints.
• Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps) for project tracking and reporting, and advantageous to have experience in PPM tooling and Prince2 and Prince2 Agile certifications.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gary Gerson at [e-mail].

How To Apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [e-mail] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 02 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Apr 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

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