Scrum Master (Multiple Roles)

Australian citizenship required. No PR or Work Visa holders. Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance.

What to Submit

1. 
   A tailored resume in docx format
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   Individual responses to each criterion (maximum 3000 characters per criterion)

RFQ Details

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  RFQ ID: LH-06503
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  Agency: Australian Crime Commission
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  Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026 – 11:59pm (Canberra time)
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  Estimated Start Date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026
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  Initial Contract Duration: 12 months
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  Extension Term: 12 months
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  Number of Extensions: 2
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  Experience Level: APS6, EL1 equivalent
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  Security Clearance: Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance
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  Location of Work: ACT
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  Working Arrangements: Onsite in Canberra. Remote work up to 3 days per week may be negotiated after 6 months, subject to approval.
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  Maximum Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Details

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) requires Scrum Masters to work closely with NCIS teams and support agile delivery across multidisciplinary teams. Candidates will be expected to lead Scrum practices, mentor teams, manage sprint delivery, and drive continuous improvement within a complex ICT environment. A minimum of 8 years ICT industry experience in a technical leadership role and recognised Agile Scrum Master certification will be highly regarded.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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  Provide support to the Product Owner
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  Lead and coach Scrum processes for multidisciplinary teams
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  Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprints, Retrospectives, Showcases and Inspect & Adapt sessions
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  Manage sprint planning, scope and cadence
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  Manage sprint backlogs
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  Track team progress and performance metrics
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  Identify and remove impediments affecting delivery
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  Shield teams from external distractions and interruptions
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  Foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders
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  Use Agile metrics to improve processes and productivity
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  Maintain Jira administration and ticket management
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  Promote continuous improvement and Agile best practices
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  Coach and mentor team members

Technical Skills

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  Strong Agile Scrum delivery experience
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  Jira administration and backlog management
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  Agile coaching and facilitation capability
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  Risk assessment and delivery planning
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  Stakeholder communication and collaboration
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  Experience delivering within complex ICT environments

Selection Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters.

Essential criteria

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   Able to analyses, designs, plans, executes, and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets
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   Able to establish milestones and has a significant role in the assignment of tasks and/or responsibilities.
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   Able to assesses and evaluate risk
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   Able to communicate effectively, both formally and informally
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   Able to perform an extensive range and variety of complex technical or professional work activities
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   Able to make decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e., results, deadlines, schedules etc

Desirable criteria

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   8 years ICT industry experience in a technical leadership role and recognised agile scrum master certification
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   A positive desire to improve and acquire new skills and knowledge

Why choose Pinaka

We know the government ICT market and we keep things straightforward. We take time to understand your background, your goals and the type of role that suits you. We believe transparency is about more than rates and our margins are fair and always disclosed.

What you can expect from us...

1. Fair, disclosed margins
2. Clear communication at every stage
3. Honest advice on fit and competitiveness
4. Visibility on submissions and process status
5. A professional and respectful experience

How you are paid...

You choose what's best for you.

1. PAYG through Pinaka
2. Third-party payroll
3. Self-employed (own ABN)

With a single, transparent and fixed margin, we ensure compliance to all state and payroll laws. So that is one less thing for you to worry about.

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