Scrum Master

Overview

Our Federal Government Client is seeking a Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead (Learning & Development). This long‑term contract role starts ASAP and ends 31st December 2026, located at our client’s Sydney, Adelaide, or Brisbane office with hybrid working arrangements (onsite and remote, working with geographically dispersed teams).

As the selected candidate, you will

• Design, establish, and embed an Agile delivery framework tailored to learning and capability development initiatives
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand‑ups, reviews and retrospectives
• Coach and uplift L&D staff to build sustainable Agile and Scrum Master capability
• Partner with product owners and functional leads to develop and prioritise delivery backlogs aligned to learning outcomes
• Establish delivery tools, metrics and reporting mechanisms
• Remove delivery impediments and proactively manage risks and dependencies
• Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and promote continuous improvement

To be successful in this role you should have

• Demonstrated experience establishing and embedding Agile frameworks in a new or maturing L&D function
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead or Agile Coach
• Strong Agile facilitation, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience translating Agile principles into practical delivery approaches for learning programmes
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira and Microsoft 365

It is desirable if you have

• Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master certification (or equivalent)
• Qualifications in learning design, instructional design or education technology
• Experience working in the public sector or large organisational learning environments

Due to security clearance requirements for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens (No security clearance required).

Apply now for immediate consideration – contact Param Kaur at or quoting Job Reference: # .

The closing date for this role is on 22nd January 2026.

Expression of interest for other Scrum Master / Agile Delivery Lead (Learning & Development) roles will remain open until 08 February 2026.

Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know – we’re here to support you.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting