Agile Transformation Lead Coach

What's the role?

The Agile Transformation Lead/Coach is a pivotal, hands-on role supporting the Head of TDD Transformation Enablement at News Corp Australia.

You will provide Agile coaching and leadership for the organisational change required to successfully embed Agile ways of working across a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives within Technology, Data & Delivery (TDD). Working alongside the Value Management Office and Delivery Leads, this role focuses heavily on capability uplift, framework design, and cultural transformation to ensure Agile principles, practices, and mindsets are adopted and sustained across the business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Agile maturity and readiness assessments across programs to identify gaps in people, process, technology, and culture while establishing appropriate governance structures.
• Coach teams, individuals, and leaders at all levels to deepen their Agile understanding, facilitate key ceremonies, and embed sustainable practices.
• Guide the adoption of frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, while actively identifying and escalating systemic impediments to Agile adoption.
• Design, develop, and iterate Agile transformation playbooks that translate methodology into practical, accessible content aligned with the operating model.
• Map and engage diverse stakeholders across Technology, Product, Editorial, and Corporate Functions to build confidence and momentum for the transformation.
• Design and deliver targeted coaching programs, workshops, and learning experiences that build lasting internal Agile capability across the organisation.
• Who are you?
• You bring 8+ years of experience in Agile coaching and organisational transformation within complex, large-scale, and matrixed environments.
• You hold a tertiary qualification in Business, IT, Organisational Psychology, or Change Management, and ideally possess certifications such as ICP-ACC, SPC, or PSM II/III.You have a proven track record of designing and delivering end-to-end Agile transformation strategies and custom playbooks for large-scale programs.
• You are capable of coaching at the team, program, and portfolio levels across multiple frameworks while translating technological changes into practical adoption plans.
• You are an exceptional communicator who can simplify complexity, connect Agile strategy to execution, and influence senior leaders to adopt mindset and behavioural changes.
• You operate with a structured yet adaptable approach in ambiguous environments, building trust quickly with diverse stakeholder groups through empathy and influence.

Why News Corp AustraliaJoin a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content.

Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

• Our Benefits Include
• Exclusively ours
• Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts
• Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing
• Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off
• News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your moneyBenefitsIn addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow
• Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back
• Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities
• Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms
• Who are we?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careersOur Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionDiversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia.

Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

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