iqbusiness is seeking experienced Scrum Masters, Agile Consultants and Agile Coaches for contract opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to create meaningful client impact by enabling improved delivery outcomes through the practical application of Agile values, principles, and ways of working.
Consultants will work within dynamic, evolving client environments, partnering with delivery and business teams to improve collaboration, enhance delivery performance, and support continuous improvement. The role is suited to practitioners who combine strong Agile fundamentals with a pragmatic, hands‑on consulting approach.
Key Responsibilities
Client Delivery & Engagement
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Place the customer at the centre of all decision‑making and delivery activities.
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Apply pragmatic, hands‑on problem‑solving to support client teams and achieve sustainable delivery outcomes.
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Engage closely with business and delivery stakeholders to foster collaboration, alignment, and shared accountability.
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Operate effectively within complex organisational and governance environments, balancing compliance with innovation.
Agile Enablement & Team Support
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Apply Agile values and principles to guide ways of working and improve team delivery performance.
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Create a safe, supportive environment in which delivery teams can grow, collaborate, and perform at their best.
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Encourage effective communication practices, including strong interpersonal engagement and face‑to‑face collaboration where appropriate.
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Demonstrate resilience and adaptability within challenging or ambiguous client environments.
Coaching & Continuous Improvement
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Coach individuals and teams to improve Agile maturity, autonomy, and delivery capability.
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Promote servant leadership behaviours that enable team ownership and continuous learning.
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Support organisational change initiatives by modelling Agile thinking and mindset shifts.
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Encourage continuous improvement through inspection, adaptation, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
Agile Practice & Thought Leadership
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Contribute to collaboration and knowledge‑sharing within the iqbusiness Agility team.
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Stay informed of trends and practices relevant to modern delivery environments, including DevOps, SAFe, and emerging technologies such as AI.
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Apply experience gained from working within Agile teams to support evolving client needs and delivery contexts.
Requirements
Essential
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Matric qualification.
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Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or equivalent certification from an accredited institution).
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One or more recognised Agile certifications, such as:
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Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
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Professional Scrum Master (PSM I or PSM II)
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PMI‑Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP)
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within an Agile team, either as a Scrum Master or development team member.
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Solid understanding of Agile frameworks and practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Software Development.
Advantageous
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Additional relevant Agile, coaching, or scaling certifications.
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Experience consulting within client environments or working across multiple teams or initiatives.
Please Note:
As all iqbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.
iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.
