Scrum Master

About the Company

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Scrum Master in Canberra to work on COSPO projects**.

About the Role

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate Agile delivery practices, ensuring consistent application of Scrum and SAFe, running all ceremonies, and coaching teams on Agile principles, backlog refinement and high‑quality story creation.

• Support planning and execution, working closely with the Product Delivery Manager to break down EPICs, features and stories, track progress, manage risks/blockers and maintain strong day‑to‑day alignment.

• Manage Agile delivery metrics and tooling, including velocity, predictability, burndown, capacity planning and maintaining high‑quality JIRA hygiene to support governance and reporting.

• Identify and resolve impediments, proactively managing team‑level and systemic risks, dependencies and issues in collaboration with the RTE, PMO and stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement and team performance, supporting PI Planning, ART‑level ceremonies, Inspect & Adapt activities, and helping build high‑performing, self‑managing teams aligned with COSPO and Defence requirements.

About You / Requirements

• Strong Agile delivery expertise, including deep knowledge of Scrum and SAFe, facilitation of Agile ceremonies, and coaching teams in Agile principles, backlog refinement and high‑quality user story creation.
• Proven planning and coordination capability, able to break down EPICs/features/stories, support sprint and PI planning, manage dependencies and maintain close alignment with Product Delivery Managers.
• Ability to analyse and manage Agile delivery metrics, including velocity, predictability, burndown and capacity planning, to support transparency, forecasting and continuous improvement.
• High proficiency with JIRA and Agile governance requirements, ensuring backlog structure, workflow accuracy, reporting readiness and alignment with COSPO and Defence security frameworks.
• Strong problem‑solving and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with the ability to identify and escalate impediments, support ART‑level ceremonies, drive continuous improvement and help build high‑performing, self‑managing teams.
• Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with ITAR requirements may also be an inherent requirement.
• AGSVA Security Clearance required; ITAR compliance may be inherent requirement.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

• Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.
• Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.
• We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.
• Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
• As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
• If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.