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What You'll Do
The Scrum Master plays a key role in enabling Agile delivery by guiding teams in Scrum practices and fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment. This role ensures smooth delivery by removing impediments, promoting continuous improvement, and aligning teams with organisational Agile frameworks.
Due to the secure nature of this role, we need candidates that have Australian citizenship with preference to those with security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
* Coach delivery teams on Agile and Scrum principles and best practices.
* Remove impediments and proactively address blockers impacting team delivery.
* Support the Product Owner with backlog refinement and prioritisation activities.
* Promote collaboration and effective communication across cross-functional teams.
* Track and report on delivery progress, team performance, and Agile metrics.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high team performance.
* Support Agile governance and alignment with organisational ways of working.
* Engage with stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on delivery outcomes.
Requirements
* 5+ years' experience in Software Testing, with experience in a Lead Tester or Test Lead role.
* Strong experience across functional, integration, and system testing.
* Experience defining test strategies and managing end-to-end test delivery.
* Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent).
* Experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
* Strong understanding of SDLC and quality assurance best practices.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
* Australian citizenship with 3-5 years of continuous residence.
Benefits
* 18 weeks paid parental leave.
* Long and short-term career break opportunities.
* Structured career development program.
* Local and international career opportunities.
* Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace.
* Flexible Work Arrangements centred around Accenture's Truly Human ethos and commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
* We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year's Diversity & Inclusion Index.
* WORK180 Endorsed Employer.
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