Agile Delivery Lead

Role summary

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The Agile Delivery Lead guides cross-functional technology teams to deliver valuable, reliable products and services. Requirements typically include strong experience with Agile or Scrum delivery, backlog and prioritisation management, stakeholder communication, risk and dependency management, and continuous improvement. Candidates are expected to coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, remove delivery obstacles, track progress, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with product, engineering, business, and operational stakeholders. Experience in complex enterprise environments, digital transformation, airline systems, or large-scale change programs is advantageous. Strong leadership, facilitation, communication, commercial awareness, and practical problem-solving skills are essential.

About the employer

Qantas Airways Limited is Australia’s national airline and one of the world’s longest-established airlines, founded in 1920. Headquartered in Sydney, Qantas operates domestic and international passenger services through the Qantas and Jetstar brands, alongside freight, loyalty, engineering, catering, and other aviation-related businesses. The company connects Australia with major destinations across Asia, the Americas, Europe, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Qantas employs people across corporate, technology, airport, engineering, customer service, cabin crew, and flight operations roles. Its technology teams support digital customer experiences, operational systems, loyalty platforms, analytics, and enterprise transformation. Working at Qantas can offer exposure to large-scale programs, complex operational environments, and a recognisable Australian brand, with an emphasis on safety, customer service, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Working in Australia

Australia offers opportunities in aviation, technology, healthcare, construction, education, engineering, tourism, logistics, and professional services. Major employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra, with salaries and housing costs varying significantly between cities. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, inclusive, collaborative, and relatively informal, while punctuality, safety, and work-life balance are valued. Lifestyle options range from busy city living and coastal communities to outdoor activities, national parks, and regional towns. Eligible professionals may use employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration pathways, or temporary work visas; requirements depend on occupation, qualifications, English ability, and experience. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, tax and banking registration, healthcare access, and a local driving licence where needed. Australia is geographically vast, so researching climate, commuting, rental prices, and job markets in the chosen state is important before moving.