Geoscience Australia values the lands, water and sky as we work to deepen a shared understanding of Country and Earth. We respect First Nations peoples and their enduring connection, contribution and obligations to Country. Reflecting on our shared history, we are committed to listen and learn.

About us

Geoscience Australia brings together science, data and technology to provide geoscience insights that inform decision-making by government and industry, support innovation, and contribute to Australia's safety, resilience and prosperity.

Our work spans the Australian continent, marine jurisdiction and Antarctic territory, from space to the Earth’s core. We deliver national-scale data, services and infrastructure and work with partners to deepen understanding of Australia and respond to the opportunities and challenges facing our nation.

Our culture

Our strength lies in our people, including our diversity in backgrounds, skills and experiences, and the way we work together to respond to the emerging needs of our work. We value diversity in gender, backgrounds, culture, and experiences of our employees and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that ensures everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, participate and progress. Applications from people who reflect this diversity are encouraged.

Our workplace is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to enhance flexibility, including remote working arrangements.

What we can offer you

At Geoscience Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant science, data and technology that makes a difference to Australia. You’ll work alongside people with diverse expertise and experience,



with opportunities to learn, develop and contribute to work with real-world impact.

We offer competitive employment conditions, flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. Click here to find out more.

Our team

The Transformation Office is part of the Chief Information and Transformation Officer (CITO) Branch and is responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, monitoring and reporting a program of transformation initiatives for Geoscience Australia. In particular, the Transformation Office ensures that transformation projects are effectively defined and sequenced, risks, issues and dependencies are managed, change and communication activities are effective and that perks are defined and measured.

The CITO Branch is responsible for driving the organisation’s digital, data, and business transformation agenda. The branch provides strategic leadership and governance for information and communication technology (ICT), data management, security, and enterprise architecture, ensuring systems and platforms are secure, reliable, and aligned with organisational priorities.

The CITO Branch leads the design and delivery of innovative, user-centric digital services while enabling continuous improvement across business processes.



It works in partnership with business areas to modernise capabilities, leverage data for decision-making, and embed scalable, future-ready solutions. The branch also fosters a culture of agility, collaboration, and innovation to support sustainable transformation and improved outcomes for stakeholders.

The key duties of the position include:

The Agile Delivery & Performance Lead plays a key leadership role in enabling effective delivery within the Chief Information and Transformation Officer Branch. The role supports branch planning and prioritisation, designs and embeds fit-for-purpose ways of working, and oversees performance monitoring to ensure organisational priorities are translated into measurable outcomes. The position fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability across multiple teams.

What you’ll do

You will play a critical leadership role in shaping how the CITO Branch works and delivers value.

Design and improve ways of working

- Contribute to the development and implementation of effective delivery models (e.g. Agile, hybrid, project/program structures) and support their adoption across multiple teams.
- Promote continuous improvement practices (e.g. iterative delivery methods, retrospectives) and facilitate a culture of learning and adaptability.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, resolve delivery impediments, and support capability development.
- Provide guidance and coaching to teams and leaders on agile principles and practices to enhance delivery effectiveness.
- Facilitate branch-level agile ceremonies and engagement activities to drive alignment and shared outcomes.

Support branch planning and prioritisation

📌 Agile Delivery (Canberra)
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