ASX: Powering Australia's financial markets
Why join the ASX?
When you join ASX, you're joining a company with a strong purpose – to power a stronger economic future by enabling a fair and dynamic marketplace for all.
In your new role, you'll be part of a leading global securities exchange with a strong brand. We are known for being a trusted market operator and an exciting data hub.
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We are more than a securities exchange!
The ASX team brings together talented people from a diverse range of disciplines.
We run critical market infrastructure, with 1 in 3 people employed within technology. Yet we have a unique complexity of roles across a range of disciplines such as operations, program delivery, financial products, investor engagement, risk and compliance.
We're proud to foster a workplace where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is part of our everyday culture. Our employee-led networks champion LGBTIQ+ inclusion, promote gender equality, accessibility and wellbeing, inspire giving and volunteering, and celebrate cultural and religious events, creating a sense of belonging for all. As an AWEI Bronze employer and member of the Champions of Change Coalition for gender equality, we're committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Role Overview
ASX is seeking an experienced Transformation Lead to uplift delivery capability and embed modern, iterative ways of working across portfolios, programs, and teams.
This role combines hands-on coaching and facilitation with enterprise-level transformation leadership. The Transformation Lead will work closely with General Managers, senior leaders, Senior Project Managers, and delivery practitioners to improve how work is planned, governed, and delivered—while respecting the diverse delivery models operating across ASX.
The role focuses on pragmatic improvement, not enforcing a single framework, and is well suited to someone who can operate effectively both in front of stakeholders and behind the scenes enabling others to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery Uplift & Iterative Ways of Working
Lead the adoption of iterative and incremental delivery approaches, drawing on best practices from Agile, Scrum, Lean, and other delivery methodologies, tailored to the ASX context
Support teams in improving planning, prioritisation, feedback loops, and delivery predictability without enforcing prescriptive frameworks




Enable teams to continuously reflect, learn, and improve, with a strong focus on outcomes, collaboration, and quality
Coaching & Capability Development
Coach and mentor delivery practitioners including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project Managers, and Delivery leads
Provide hands-on coaching to uplift team practices such as events, backlog management, flow, dependency management, and cross-team collaboration
Transfer knowledge and build internal capability so teams become increasingly self-sufficient and effective
Portfolio & Transformation Leadership
Drive transformation initiatives across portfolios and programs, ensuring alignment between strategy, execution, and measurable business outcomes
Oversee cohesion across multiple teams working on related initiatives, ensuring shared objectives, transparency, and coordinated delivery
Introduce pragmatic delivery practices that work effectively in hybrid and regulated environments
Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership
Partner closely with General Managers, senior leaders, Senior Project Managers, and delivery leadership
Act as an advisor, providing insight into delivery health, risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities
Governance, Insight & Continuous Improvement
Assess emerging industry trends and delivery best practices and determine their applicability to ASX
Collect feedback from teams and stakeholders to continuously improve delivery processes and governance
Share insights and recommendations across the organisation to support consistent delivery maturity uplift
Skills & Capabilities
Delivery Tools & Platforms
Proven experience using Jira Cloud and Confluence Cloud as primary delivery and collaboration tools
Working knowledge and understanding of Jira Plans (or equivalent portfolio planning tools) to support initiative planning, sequencing, and dependency visibility
Ability to design and interpret delivery dashboards and reports, with a strong understanding of data quality and consistency
Facilitation, Coaching Capabilities
Proven facilitation and coaching capability,



able to guide workshops, conversations, and alignment sessions across teams and leadership groups
Demonstrated ability to operate as a behind-the-scenes coach, enabling leaders and teams to succeed while retaining ownership
Strong listening, observation, and feedback skills, with the ability to influence without formal authority
Delivery & Transformation Expertise
Proven experience leading delivery uplift and transformation initiatives using iterative and incremental approaches
Strong understanding of best practices from Agile, Scrum, Lean, and hybrid delivery models
Experience adapting delivery practices pragmatically within enterprise and regulated environments
Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
Proven ability to work effectively with General Managers, senior leaders, Senior Project Managers, and delivery leads
Strong communication and influencing skills, translating delivery concepts into business-relevant language
Confidence operating across organisational boundaries and driving change through trust and credibility
Experience & Qualifications
7+ years' experience leading large-scale projects, transformation initiatives, process improvements, or complex system implementations as a Transformational Coach, Agile Portfolio Lead, Release Train Engineer
Hands-on experience applying Lean and iterative delivery approaches across technology, infrastructure, and operational environments
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Industry-recognised delivery or Agile certifications desirable, SAFe, Scrum.
We make hiring decisions based on your skills, capabilities and experience, and how you'll help us to live our values. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria of this role.
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At ASX Group, our diverse workforce is essential to build and maintain a fair and energetic marketplace. We support flexible working and offer hybrid working options. Even if our roles are advertised as full-time, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in part-time or other flexible working arrangements.
We will arrange for successful candidates to have background checks, including reference and police checks, completed as part of the on-boarding process.

📌 Transformation Lead - 18 Month Daily Rate Contract (Sydney)
🏢 ASX
📍 Sydney