ASO8 Scrum Master

at  Halcyon Knights

ROLE DESCRIPTION

ROLE TITLE: Scrum Master

requirements of the Public Sector Act 2009 and Work Health and Safety Act 2012.

• Creating and maintaining a diverse, accessible, inclusive and culturally safe workplace to enable us to reflect our community.
• At all times acting in a manner that is non-threatening, courteous, respectful, and consistent with DPC’s accreditation as a Whit

ROLE NUMBER: P39885

AGENCY: Department of the Premier and Cabinet
DIVISION: Chief Operating Officer
BUSINESS UNIT: Digital Programs
REPORTS TO: Agile Chapter Lead ROLES REPORTING TO THIS ROLE: Nil BUDGET: Nil
ROLE PURPOSE: The Scrum Master is responsible for leading and facilitating Agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver critical solutions. This includes coaching, mentoring, and supporting scrum teams to follow Agile methodology. To ensure the delivery of programs and projects are relevant and impactful, the Scrum Master is required to engage across the Digital Programs structure, other senior agency stakeholders, industry and research sectors.

KEY OUTCOMES OF ROLE:

1. Determine, plan and manage tasks, issues, risks and action items, including goals and priorities, to ensure the delivery of significant ICT-related projects to meet agreed performance objectives.
2. Deliver and lead scrum events and meetings, including facilitating and implementing robust and disciplined decision- making processes.
3. Manage progress and performance of scrum teams and recommend and deliver systematic improvements, with a focus on value creation. This includes ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for scrum teams.
4. Establish and foster strategic partnerships, encouraging a culture of collaboration and delivering expert consultancy for the effective delivery of a range of significant ICT projects.
5. Lead, plan and manage the delivery of demonstrations and
   product/system testing of ICT-related solutions.
6. Provide technical leadership, consultancy services and expert advice into the development of policies and models of government business processes and influence planning and change management processes within government to ensure strategies are implemented in accordance with the government’s strategic intentions.
7. Lead and manage the establishment of comprehensive consultative processes with key stakeholders and foster collaboration to develop strategic directions consistent with the government’s approach to ICT.
8. Lead, guide and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, model service excellence and champion continuous learning to build team capacity and capability and the continuous improvement in product and service delivery.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbents are responsible for:

• Keeping accurate and complete records of business activities in accordance with the State Records Act 1997.
• Maintaining a commitment to the Public Sector Act 2009, The Code of Ethics for the South Australian Public Sector, and the legislative

requirements of the Public Sector Act 2009 and Work Health and Safety Act 2012.

• Creating and maintaining a diverse, accessible, inclusive and culturally safe workplace to enable us to reflect our community.
• At all times acting in a manner that is non-threatening, courteous, respectful, and consistent with DPC’s accreditation as a White

Ribbon workplace.

• Demonstrating a genuine commitment to Reconciliation, and the achievement of Reconciliation Action Plan outcomes.

https://www.publicsector.sa.gov.au/hr-and-policy-support/ethical-codes/public-sector-values
https://www.publicsector.sa.gov.au/Resources-and-Publications/key-legislation/public-sector-act-2009
https://www.publicsector.sa.gov.au/hr-and-policy-support/ethical-codes/code-of-ethics
https://www.publicsector.sa.gov.au/_data/assets/pdffile/0009/218853/002-Work-Health-and-Safety-Act-2012.pdf
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Check the boxes of the behaviours that are most relevant to the role] Develops Strategic Thinking

• Demonstrates big-picture thinking to develop and maintain strategic direction
• Inspires and influences others towards achieving organisational goals and business objectives
• Develops and oversees the implementation of change initiatives in a sometimes uncertain environment
• Anticipates and identifies problem areas. Rapidly defines, objectively analyses and solves highly complex ambiguous problems
• Understands the organisations objectives and links between the business unit, the organisation, the whole of government policy agenda and public service value

Role Models Personal Drive and Professionalism

• Maintains the highest level of integrity to embed ethical practice and organisation’s values into the culture
• Raises and challenges important issues constructively and stands by own position when challenged. Accepts accountability for mistakes and ensures corrective action is taken
• Persists and focuses on achieving objectives through pressure, responding positively & in a controlled manner
• Demonstrates a high level of self-awareness and can identify areas in which own capabilities complement others. Strives for continual learning
• Promotes & develops an inclusive workplace culture that values & respects diversity and individual differences
• Advocates and drives standards for the safety and wellbeing of sel