Chief Operating Officer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Head of Operations Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Listed six days ago

Executive Director

at Department of Queensland Treasury

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$189,362 to $206,917 p.a.

Lead a diverse team of 120 delivering enabling services.
Drive organisational planning and stakeholder collaboration.
Champion innovation across finance, workforce, client experience and governance

Lead a diverse team of 120 delivering enabling services.
Drive organisational planning and stakeholder collaboration.
Champion innovation across finance, workforce, client experience and governance

Lead Queensland Revenue Office enabling functions in supporting organisational service delivery and performance.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Chief Financial Officer

at Mane Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$900 - $1500 p.d.

High-impact leadership role - Influence major strategic decisions
Attractive package - Competitive day rate in a CBD location
Hybrid working with flexibility

High-impact leadership role - Influence major strategic decisions
Attractive package - Competitive day rate in a CBD location
Hybrid working with flexibility

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer to join a leading NSW Government organisation!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Interim General Manager, Business Performance & Operations

at Governance Institute of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $200,000 per year

Interim GM (3 month FTC) leading finance, operations and membership, partnering with the CEO to drive insight, discipline and sustainable results.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Head of Operations Services

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Chief Financial Officer

at Paxus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

+ Superannuation

Lead finance for major infrastructure projects with strong focus on governance, reporting, budgeting and stakeholder management.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Chief People Officer

at Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS

$183,884 to $202,163 per annum plus 12% super

Senior Executive role
Lead a multi-discplinary team
Diverse Government organisation

Senior Executive role
Lead a multi-discplinary team
Diverse Government organisation

To provide high level strategic leadership, direction and oversight of the people management function.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria

at Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southbank, Melbourne VIC

$232,790-$298,488

Lead one of Australia’s three multi tissue banking facilities
Drive innovation, sustainability and service improvement
Make a direct impact on patients, families and the health system

Lead one of Australia’s three multi tissue banking facilities
Drive innovation, sustainability and service improvement
Make a direct impact on patients, families and the health system

Lead Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria, driving strategy, compliance and innovation to deliver safe tissue banking services for patients

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Chief People Officer

at Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$183,884 to $202,163 per annum plus 12% super

Senior Executive role
Lead a multi-discplinary team
Diverse Government organisation

Senior Executive role
Lead a multi-discplinary team
Diverse Government organisation

To provide high level strategic leadership, direction and oversight of the people management function.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

General Manager

at Good to Great Schools Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD(Remote)

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Fully remote GM role - Lead the operations with the NFP industry.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Legal Operations Manager

at Sather Legal Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Sather Legal is a growing legal network of trusted local practices. This role is central to the company's growth with a pathway to future leadership.

subClassification: Legal Practice ManagementLegal Practice Management

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Manager (Business)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$147,769 to $156,144 p.a.

Fixed term temporary full-time
$147,769 to $156,144 p.a.
Generous superannuation

Fixed term temporary full-time
$147,769 to $156,144 p.a.
Generous superannuation

Lead Rail Division business management, drive governance, performance and smarter systems that enable confident executive decisions.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Deputy Commissioner Operations - South

at Queensland Ambulance Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD

$254,370 - $263,660 p.a.

Contract
$290,649 - $301,265 per annum (Total Remuneration Package)
Generous Superannuation

Contract
$290,649 - $301,265 per annum (Total Remuneration Package)
Generous Superannuation

The Deputy Commissioner is a key executive leadership role within the QAS and the provides a superior level of support to the Commissioner.

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Charters Towers Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Charters Towers, Northern QLD

The Chief Executive Officer - reporting to Council through the Mayor - carries full operational responsibility for the organisation under the Local...

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Chief Finance Officer

at Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southbank, Melbourne VIC

$232,790 - $298,488

Lead as CFO in a values-driven, purpose-led organisation
Shape funding, governance and organisation-wide performance
Five-year fixed-term executive leadership opportunity

Lead as CFO in a values-driven, purpose-led organisation
Shape funding, governance and organisation-wide performance
Five-year fixed-term executive leadership opportunity

Drive strategy, finance and transformation as CFO at the VIFM, shaping outcomes across Victoria's justice and health systems.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Board Director

at selectability

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

selectability is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced person to join our skills-based Board.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Executive Director, Delivery Social and Community

at Premier's Department

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Senior Executive Band 2. Negotiated on offer.

Provide strategic, statewide leadership to drive the delivery of the NSW Government's social and community priorities.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Chair - CEO Employment Matters Committee

at Surf Coast Shire Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Torquay, South West Coast VIC

Lead independent CEO governance oversight for Surf Coast Shire Council through expert chairing, executive review and strategic HR guidance.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Business Operations Manager

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$116349 - $128806 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Senior role with end-to-end ownership of business operations
Based in Flinders' state-of-the-art Health and Medical Research Building
Join a values driven, inclusive and collaborative university culture

Senior role with end-to-end ownership of business operations
Based in Flinders' state-of-the-art Health and Medical Research Building
Join a values driven, inclusive and collaborative university culture

Lead strategic business, financial and operational management for an internationally recognised health research centre.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Chief Financial Officer

at Easy Authoring

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

EasyA is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join a government agency on a contract basis.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed three hours ago

Board Director - Skills Based Appointment

at Community Transport Services Tasmania

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Devonport, Devonport & North West TAS

Shape CTST’s strategic future statewide
Lead governance in a growing NFP
Impact transport and support services for Tasmanians

Shape CTST’s strategic future statewide
Lead governance in a growing NFP
Impact transport and support services for Tasmanians

Seeking Directors across Legal & Governance; Aged Care, Community Transport, Logistics or related; Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

3h ago

Listed eight days ago

Manager, Office of the Executive Director Health Contact Centre

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bowen Hills, Brisbane QLD

Competitive Salaries
Flexible work
Dedicated team

Competitive Salaries
Flexible work
Dedicated team

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Clinical Excellence Queensland!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

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