" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAgile Delivery Lead | APIs \u0026amp; Backend Services\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16173\"\u003e Digital \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16175\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16176\"\u003e Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e12-month Federal Government contract with a 12-month extension option\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eACT, NSW, Victoria or Queensland with hybrid working\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead API and backend delivery across multiple scrum teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical delivery leadership - EL1 equivalent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This technical delivery role focuses on leading multiple scrum teams responsible for APIs and backend services, maintaining delivery momentum across Agile and DevOps workflows, and coordinating releases with mobile, portal and other consuming teams. It suits an experienced Technical Delivery Manager who can manage competing priorities, remove delivery blockers and communicate clearly with technical teams, product owners, project leads and senior stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e Key responsibilities \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead multiple scrum teams and facilitate delivery workflow and continuous improvement.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage and prioritise the product backlog with the Project Manager, Product Owner and key stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and remove blockers, manage team capacity and maintain momentum across competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage sprint and release planning, project scope, delivery timelines, governance and reporting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinate API versioning, deprecation and release sequencing with mobile, portal and other consuming teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee testing strategy, automation, quality control and incident and problem resolution.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoach team members in Agile frameworks and Scrum practices.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with technical teams, business representatives and senior stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Essential experience \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least three years of proven end-to-end technical project delivery experience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAt least two years of practical Scrum Master experience delivering complex IT projects within a large program.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience using Scrum, SAFe or comparable Agile delivery methods.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong backlog-management, stakeholder-engagement and delivery-prioritisation capability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of testing strategy, automation and quality control.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalm and flexible judgement when managing change, uncertainty and competing priorities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience with APIs, enterprise integration, CI/CD, AWS, Git, infrastructure as code, cyber security, ITIL or service delivery will be highly regarded. PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe Agile or another recognised project-management qualification will also be viewed favourably.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Location and contract Locations are ACT, Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHybrid working applies, with a minimum of three office days each week and flexible arrangements for the remaining two days subject to line-manager agreement and current policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The initial contract is 12 months with one 12-month extension option. Expected commencement is 4 January 2027. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApplicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eApplications close: Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 5:00pm AEDT.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlease include your current location, availability, Australian citizenship, security-clearance status and a brief summary of your most relevant experience.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHCM Australia has specialised in placing technology professionals across Australian Federal and State Government since 2006.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We provide straightforward communication, personal service and support throughout the recruitment process. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4486069\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "