Manager Delivery Manager

Role/s: 1 x EL1 Delivery Manager PLEASE NOTE: Candidates submitted on LH-08024 will not be considered. Please do not resubmit those candidates on this RFQ The EL1 Delivery Manager (Labour Hire) is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes for the delivery of large ICT projects for the NDIA. The EL1 Delivery Manager (Labour Hire) will be part of a project team and requires the ability to resolve issues and risks across a broad range of activities of substantial depth and significant detail. The role requires providing support to the team leadership of their work area in the planning and coordination of the team. The role is required to coordinate and assume responsibility to undertake detailed or sensitive projects that may include performing varied activities involving many different and unrelated processes or methods that may impact on the strategic or operational outcomes that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”. The EL1 Delivery Manager (Labour Hire) will be leading and co-ordinating scrum teams and Agile practices. Supplier Briefing: A supplier briefing will be held for this role on Thursday 29 October 2026 – meeting details will be posted in the “Q&A” section of the RFQ for invited Sellers only. Rate: The proposed rate should reflect candidate's skills and experience against the Evaluation Criteria. Candidates that do not demonstrate these criteria will not be assessed. Candidates should be aware that rates may be negotiated further as part of the selection process. Citizenship: As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, NDIA seeks Labour Hire Workers who are Australian citizens only. Successful candidates will be required to furnish valid evidence of citizenship during the Pre-engagement Check. Labour Hire Licence: Applicable for ACT, VIC and QLD: Labour hire licences are required in the state that specified personnel are being contracted. Key duties and responsibilities Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: Facilitating multiple scrum teams in an agile project environment. Managing project scope and timeline via sprint and release planning in line with wider organisational commitments. Coordinating sprints and retrospective meetings which review the previous sprint and daily scrum stand-ups. Supporting the product owners to develop and manage product backlogs, new requests and remove barriers. Guiding design teams to higher scrum maturity. Helping to build a productive environment where team members have accountability for the product. Managing the governance, stage gates and reporting of the project against Agency frameworks and escalating concerns, as necessary. Coaching team members in agile frameworks and scrum practices. (NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time) Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. At least 3+ years’ experience facilitating the delivery of complex projects using Agile and SAFe methodologies in large programs, preferably within a government context. 2. Experience in leading technical implementations, particularly in the context of Enterprise Financial Platforms. 3. Collaborate with Business Analysts to make sure all user stories are prepared for the sprints. 4. Excellent stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues to achieve outcomes. 5. Experience effectively managing competing priorities and strategic directions, with an ability to remain calm under pressure and respond flexibly to change and uncertainty. 6. Proficiency in using various IT applications and project management tools, including Jira Confluence. Desirable criteria 1. Tertiary qualifications or industry recognised certification in Management, Project Management, or a similar field. 2. Demonstrated work experience managing/delivering large-scale ICT transformation, programs/projects in an Australian Government setting. 3. Managing projects involving large scale systems for claims, data or financial platforms. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 02 Weeks 00 Days 12 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia