Scrum Master

About AARNet

Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) was established in 1989 and is widely regarded as the founder of the Internet in Australia and renowned as the architect, builder and operator of world-class network infrastructure for research and education. 

We are Australia’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). We connect over one million users—researchers, faculty, staff and students—at institutions across Australia, supporting education and research across a diverse range disciplines including high energy physics, climate science, genomics, radio astronomy and the arts.

Nationally, AARNet interconnects Australian universities, the CSIRO, and other organisations who have a research and education mission, or with whom the education and research sector interacts. These include hospitals, vocational training providers, schools and museums. Internationally, AARNet interconnects the Australian Research and Education (R & E) community to the world – and continuously develops new capabilities and partnerships to facilitate seamless data access and transfer. 

AARNet also offers a suite of supporting applications to our customers. These include network and collaboration services such as Zoom, that enable innovation in the delivery of research and education.

We are an organisation of innovators, doers, and courageous thinkers. We are not constrained by traditional products and solutions and we constantly strive to build the solutions that our customers will need tomorrow – today. If you have the imagination, foresight and drive to build the future why not come and join us?

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scrum Master with telecommunications experience to join our agile development team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about agile methodologies, possess excellent facilitation and coaching skills, and have a proven track record of leading successful agile teams in the telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities

Agile Leadership:

• Act as a servant leader for the agile team, facilitating Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor team members on agile principles, practices, and values to promote self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Remove impediments or blockers that hinder the team's progress and facilitate resolution of conflicts.
• Ensure adherence to Scrum framework and agile best practices, while continuously improving team processes and workflows.

Technical Leadership:

• Collaborate closely with the development team to understand technical complexities and provide guidance on architectural decisions and implementation strategies.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation, encouraging the adoption of best practices, code reviews, and automated testing.
• Facilitate collaboration between development, testing, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of software releases.

Quality Assurance and Innovation:

• Drive continuous improvement in product quality and delivery efficiency through the implementation of quality assurance practices and metrics.
• Champion innovation within the team, encouraging experimentation and the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance product value and customer satisfaction.
• Lead efforts to identify and address technical debt, refactor code, and improve system performance and scalability.

Skills, experience & qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification or equivalent.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or agile coach in a telecommunications or related industry.
• Familiarity with OSS/BSS models and telecom industry practices.
• In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings and workshops effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with team members and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using agile tools such as Jira, Trello etc.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and collaborating with distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Conditions of employment

AARNet is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunity to all. We’re a great place to work if you want to make a difference. 

AARNet provides competitive remuneration and a host of other benefits including:

•           17% superannuation;

•           Flexible work options;

•           Options to purchase additional Annual Leave;

•           2 days paid Women’s Wellness Leave per month;

•           24 weeks paid Parental Leave – Primary Carer;

•           Welcome back to AARNet superannuation payment – on unpaid Parental Leave for Primary Carer;

•           4 weeks paid Birth Trauma Leave;

•           24 weeks paid - Adoption Leave;

•           16 weeks paid Parental Leave – Secondary Carer;

•           5 days paid – First Nations Cultural Leave;

•           2 days paid Family Wedding Leave;

•           24 weeks paid – Foster Carer Leave;

•           5 days paid – Fertility Leave;

•           8 weeks paid – Gender Affirmation Leave;

•           Strong Equal Opportunity focus;

•           Sector leader in Social Responsibility and Ethics; and

•           A culture and company structure that allows your career to grow with access to leading edge technologies