Senior Agile Coach

Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.


About the company:

This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations.  A great opportunity for a Senior Agile Coach to join this busy team for a 12-month temporary assignment.

About the role:
 

• Supporting the Agile method adopted by the Program and acting as a central point of contact including coaching teams and individuals in agile practices and principles.
• Facilitating agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Helping teams with identifying and removing impediments.
• Assisting with the adoption of agile tools and techniques.
• Providing guidance on agile metrics and reporting.
• Collaborating with other coaches and stakeholders, driving continuous improvement.
• Mentoring and developing agile team members.

You will have:
 

• You will have proven experience driving Agile transformations across multiple teams and programs, including coaching at team, program, and leadership levels to embed Agile ways of working.
• You will have deep Knowledge of Agile frameworks and practices (e.g. SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe) with the ability to tailor approaches to fit different contexts and maturity levels.
• You will demonstrated ability to build high performing Agile Teams fostering collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement while maintaining delivery focus.
• You will have strong facilitation and coaching skills, with experience mentoring roles such as Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and delivery teams to adopt Agile mindsets and practices
• You will have ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders to support organisational change and align delivery with strategic objectives.
• You will have practical experience with Agile metrics and tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps), using data to drive transparency, improve flow, and balance speed with quality.

Benefits:

• September start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
• 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• Multiple locations available
• Uncapped daily rate + Super

How to apply:


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.


Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Please click ‘APPLY” to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role.

Applications close on the 7th August 2025