Scrum Master

Junior Scrum Master 

• Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Great work life balance and attractive benefits 
• Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion
• Permanent position based in Brisbane, Australia

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. We are looking for a Junior Scrum Master who is excited about learning, growing, and making a significant impact in the world of Agile project management. This is an excellent position for someone who is passionate about Agile methodologies and wants to kickstart their career as a Scrum Master.

As a Scrum Master, you will be an integral part of our organization's digital transformation journey. You will work closely with experienced Scrum Masters and teams to accelerate the innovation and delivery of various processes and products within our Products and Software Development (P&SD) department. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring effective collaboration and the delivery of high-quality products.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

As a Scrum Master, your role will include the following responsibilities while receiving training, support, mentorship, and coaching:

• Champion and promote Agile ways of working within the team. 
• Participate in facilitating Scrum ceremonies, Agile events, and coaching team members on Agile values and practices.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure they become fully functional and productive. Work toward maximizing the team's throughput.
• Enable effective working relationships between product and engineering teams. Assist in facilitating the delivery of agreed scope while adhering to established quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and engineering team, learning how to influence the arrangement of the backlog to maximize value. Work toward establishing techniques for effective product backlog management.
• Maintain and enhance your knowledge of relevant methodologies, technical advancements, market trends, and specialized areas.

What you’ll bring 

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team 
• Relevant education in information technology or related discipline.
• Proficient knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and an understanding of Agile values and practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and facilitate working relationships.
• Ability to adapt and remain composed under pressure while learning to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and basic coaching skills. 
• Possess innate people-oriented approach.
• Foundational understanding of the application delivery, maintenance, and support lifecycle.
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to fast-paced learning.
• High emotional intelligence.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Scrum Master role or equivalent experience through internships.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress. 
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership goals.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for over 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Within our company wide Information Systems & Technology function, we are building an internal software development and delivery team focussing on high value and strategic products for the digital transformation of Rio Tinto. We are building this capability and capacity with the support of a strategic partnership with Endava, one of the world’s leading software engineering companies.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.