Scrum Master

Division: Digital 

Department: Digital Capabilities & Commercial 

Reference number: 13075 

Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) position based in Perth.

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.  Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this.

We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection.

Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector!

About the Team & the Position

AEMO is undertaking a continuous improvement journey in its Ways of Working, adopting Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and scaling them pragmatically across teams. This role acts as an Agile coach and practitioner, building awareness and understanding of Agile delivery models, promoting best practice adoption, uplifting AEMO’s delivery capability, and mentoring teams to embed an Agile mindset.

This role contributes to AEMO’s success by promoting best practice and continuous improvement in Ways of Working, tools, and frameworks used by delivery teams to enable reliable, secure, and cost‑effective delivery and operations.

As a Scrum Master, the role is critical in enabling teams to work collaboratively, adopt Agile ways of working, and live AEMO’s values and principles across all phases of software delivery. This includes applying key software practices such as DevSecOps, cross‑functional teaming, and continuous delivery, and understanding their strategic business impact.

Position Responsibilities

• Act as a Scrum Master and Agile coach, ensuring best‑practice adoption of Agile principles and agreed ways of working.


• Facilitate all Agile ceremonies and promote transparency, inspection, and adaptation using Agile metrics and reporting.


• Enable delivery teams to produce high‑value increments aligned to team and business outcomes.


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and learning.


• Coach and mentor teams across AEMO to uplift Agile maturity and Ways of Working.


• Proactively remove impediments, eliminate waste, and facilitate effective stakeholder collaboration.


• Support product backlog planning, refinement, and sizing in partnership with Product Owners.


• Ensure alignment with delivery governance, risks, dependencies, and documentation requirements across the delivery lifecycle.

Position Requirements

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Agile delivery as a Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach/Trainer.


• Demonstrated delivery experience in complex project and/or program environments.


• Strong understanding and practical application of multiple ways of working to achieve outcomes.


• Solid knowledge of key software delivery practices and their business impact (e.g. DevOps, cross‑functional teams, continuous delivery).


• Ability to engage, coach, and facilitate groups with diverse backgrounds and working styles, driving adoption of new ways of working.


• Experience supporting teams in the transition from traditional waterfall to Agile delivery.

Education/ professional Certifications: 

• Relevant degree qualification in Business, Information Technology, or a related discipline.


• Scrum Master and/or other recognised Agile certifications required.


• Project management experience and certifications are highly desirable.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options


• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.


• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.


• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).


• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

About Our Process 

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at [email protected]