Multiple opportunities available
Initial 12 months fixed term contract
High possibility to extend or convert to a permanent role
Your Business
Bankwest's Technology & Transformation Division ensures the strategic leverage of technology to deliver the Bankwest strategy.
With the largest IT function in Western Australia, the Division works on a wide variety of technologies and projects with the support of a dedicated team and the Agile methodology.
Your team
As the Bankwest Scrum Master Community of Practice, the Scrum Master Chapter provides Scrum Master Capability to our Teams and Platforms, supporting the growth and ongoing development of these leaders and coaches within the organisation. We are the custodians of Bankwest's Scrum and Agile practices, tools and standards, and strive to enable our squads to deliver customer value at sustainable pace.
Your impact
As Scrum Master you are a true leader for your squad, helping them to deliver on the Team or Platform's objectives in a fast, sustainable and effective manner. You coach the team to optimise their delivery and ensure that Scrum and agility processes are adhered to and their benefits maximised.
We don't believe in restrictive reporting lines and a hierarchy which dictates your work. As a Scrum Master you will work collaboratively with others, sharing knowledge and skills as a community.
A Lead Scrum Master will partner with you to ensure your career development, wellbeing and performance. Whilst the role does not have direct reports, it is responsible for indirectly leading their squad(s) of approximately 10 members per squad.
Your responsibilities
- Ensure squad(s) deliver high-value quality customer outcomes through the adoption and mastery of agile delivery principles and practices
- Influence change that increases the flow of valuable outcomes through the squad(s)
- Remove blockers and enable the smooth flow of work at a sustainable pace
- Facilitate the constructive resolution of conflicts which may arise both internally and externally to the squad(s)
- Drive self-managing and cross-skilling within the squad(s)
- Apply techniques to support effective Product Backlog management within the squad(s)
- Assist the Squad(s) to identify and escalate risks and issues and help resolve them
- Actively participate and support to the Agile Community and Scrum Chapter in your area
We're interested in hearing from people who
- Are proven Scrum Masters with strong experience in delivery
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have experience in Technology projects- highly regarded
- Are experienced with Jira and other Agile related tools
- Have influencing skills - able to impact change across multiple stakeholder groups
What's on offer
- We promote flexibility to balance your work and home life and ensure you achieve your career goals and personal needs.
- Making a difference in the community is important to Bankwest and colleagues have the opportunity to volunteer two days per year for a cause that matters to them.
If this sounds like your next role, apply today!
Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we're driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.
Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.
We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.
