• Delivery Lead -  Full time, 12 month fixed-term Contract, Sydney CBD Location – Hybrid work model.

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold.

Role Purpose

In this pivotal role, you will utilise your extensive project experience to lead the implementation of new systems. Leading enhancements to existing platforms, ensuring that projects deliver the desired business outcomes. You will oversee system, data, security and process changes while working closely with stakeholders and agile delivery teams to bring projects to life.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on solving complex business challenges through hands-on involvement across the project lifecycle. You will be a key contributor to Uniting’s commitment to delivering impactful, high-quality digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide delivery leadership across a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Lead the implementation of projects, collaborating with program managers, product owners and subject matter experts.
• Define detailed change impact assessments for data, system and application functions.
• Manage project budgets of up to $5 million, ensuring delivery within scope, time and quality expectations.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint and release planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Guide teams through their Agile journey, supporting continuous improvement and adoption.
• Engage with Change Leads and Program Managers to support change management initiatives.
• Contribute to reporting and decision-making through analysis, research, and provision of operational insights.
• Share best practices across the project delivery portfolio to continuously enhance delivery capability at Uniting.
• Promote safe and inclusive work practices in alignment with Uniting’s WH&S and diversity policies.
• Participate in team operating rhythms and provide regular progress updates.
• Support the development and refinement of project delivery frameworks and methodologies.

Qualifications and Experience

Typically, to be successful in this role, you will have 8 years’+ experience in project delivery or related field, with at least 5 years in a Delivery Lead role using Agile methodologies.

• Proven track record in delivering complex software solutions and managing cross-functional project teams.
• Strong experience with Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies in large-scale environments.
• Demonstrated ability to organise and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, standups, release planning, reviews, retros, demos and backlog grooming.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Proficient in using project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and work collaboratively in dynamic environments.

Desirable

• Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Agile certification (e.g. Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe).
• Experience working in the not-for-profit or community services sector.
• Familiarity with enterprise-wide implementations and change initiatives.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: 

Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Fabio Ioviero via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Delivery Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.