Agile Capability Lead

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will lead the Agile program, facilitating the development and implementation of Agile practices and the refinement of new ways of working.  You will focus on uplifting capability, aligning delivery practices to strategic priorities, and embedding scalable Agile frameworks to drive better outcomes and organisational performance.

You will:

• drive the design and implementation of an Agile capability roadmap;

• coach and mentor key internal stakeholders on Agile ways of working by developing their skills and capabilities;

• provide strategic leadership and expert technical knowledge to staff in Agile principles, product management, and team-based delivery practices; and

• drive cultural change supporting collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement and shared accountability.

About you

Reporting to the Director, Digital Channels and Strategy within the Learner Experience Office you will build and maintain internal relationships with the Senior Leadership team, Agile teams, project teams, and key internal stakeholders and functional groups.  You will have demonstrated experience establishing and leading an Agile Community of Practice (CoP) to foster peer-to-peer learning and/or leading an Agile program with multiple squads.

You will possess:

• proven capability in uplifting Agile practice across teams with varying levels of maturity;

• demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban), product management principles, and contemporary digital delivery practices;

• demonstrated knowledge of human-centred design, Lean, or systems thinking approaches; and

• demonstrated ability to lead the planning, coordination and reporting of a multi-team portfolio involving diverse stakeholders.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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