Community Action Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Clinical Project Officer – 13-month fixed-term parental leave contract

at Australian Rheumatology Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$70 per hour

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Are you a pharmacist or other health professional looking for something different?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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Listed three hours ago

Senior Research Officer, Community Engagement

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Atherton, Cairns & Far North QLD(Remote)

$112,810 - $133,110 + 17% super & great benefits

Fixed term contract to 31 May 2027 with the possibility of extension
Flexible appointment: 0.6 - 1.0 FTE (21.75 - 36.25 hours per week)
Based in either Cairns or Atherton Tablelands

Fixed term contract to 31 May 2027 with the possibility of extension
Flexible appointment: 0.6 - 1.0 FTE (21.75 - 36.25 hours per week)
Based in either Cairns or Atherton Tablelands

Support FNQ Connect implementation, strengthening disability and rehabilitation services in FNQ via place-based, community-led approach.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3h ago

Listed four days ago

Community Engagement Coordinator

at Exodus Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ashfield, Sydney NSW

Facilitate guest programs like art groups and Women’s Groups onsite
Blend outreach, events and food van engagement in one role
Lead community activities that directly reduce isolation and disengagement

Facilitate guest programs like art groups and Women’s Groups onsite
Blend outreach, events and food van engagement in one role
Lead community activities that directly reduce isolation and disengagement

Deliver and coordinate community programs that reduce isolation and support vulnerable people to reconnect and engage.

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Officer, Communities For Children

at The Smith Family

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bankstown, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Base + Super + Salary packaging

Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
Temporary full-time position until January 2027, based in Bankstown, NSW

Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomes
Flexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid working
Temporary full-time position until January 2027, based in Bankstown, NSW

Seeking a Project Officer, Communities for Children to support community partners and stakeholders in delivering projects to build community capacity

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Community Engagement Officer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Public Sector People have partnered with a Sydney based council to recruit for a Community Engagement Officer on a contract basis

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed nineteen minutes ago

Youth Engagement and Support Worker

at Foundation House

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Croydon, Melbourne VIC

A newly created, full-time, 24-month fixed term position
Role based at Yarra Hills Secondary College & Melba College
Salary of $100,776 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Leave Loading

A newly created, full-time, 24-month fixed term position
Role based at Yarra Hills Secondary College & Melba College
Salary of $100,776 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging + Leave Loading

Rebuilding Shattered Lives - Supporting people of refugee background to recover from torture and other traumatic events

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

19m ago

Listed one day ago

Clinical Project Officer – 13-month fixed-term parental leave contract

at Australian Rheumatology Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$70 per hour

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Are you a pharmacist or other health professional looking for something different?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Community Recovery & Resilience Officer

at Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Palm Island, Northern QLD

$85,000 – $95,000 per year

Work in a supportive, values-driven team
Make a real impact in your community
Shape community recovery & resilience

Work in a supportive, values-driven team
Make a real impact in your community
Shape community recovery & resilience

Lead community recovery and resilience efforts, coordinating services, partnerships and local projects to help communities recover and thrive.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed five hours ago

Youth Engagement Officer

at City of Darwin

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

$88,528.02 per year

Part-time
Limited tenure until January 2027
Local government

Part-time
Limited tenure until January 2027
Local government

City of Darwin has a limited-tenure position available for a part-time Youth Engagement Officer to late January 2027.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

5h ago

Listed one day ago

Community Engagement Officer

at Kalano Community Association Inc

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Katherine, Katherine & Northern Australia NT

Creating connections that matter

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Lead - Youth Resilience and Support Service

at Save the Children Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Full Salary Packaging Benefits

Lead an impactful project that make a real difference in a focused community
Part-time (4 days per week) maximum term role for 6 months
Full Salary Packaging benefits

Lead an impactful project that make a real difference in a focused community
Part-time (4 days per week) maximum term role for 6 months
Full Salary Packaging benefits

Lead an end‑to‑end project making real community impact, overseeing delivery, reporting, data, finances, and partnerships.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Community Engagement & Marketing Lead

at Inglewood & Districts Community Enterprises Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Inglewood, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC(Hybrid)

$55 – $75 per hour

A developing and execution strategies that promote our brand while building strong relationships with our communities.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Community Registered Nurse

at Achieve Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane QLD

Eight Mile Plains location
Leading disability provider
6 months parental cover

Eight Mile Plains location
Leading disability provider
6 months parental cover

Join our disability accommodation service and support best nursing practice across several sites for a 6 months parental leave cover. Apply now!

subClassification: Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child HealthNursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Learning Support Officer

at Sydney Catholic Schools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kingsgrove, Sydney NSW

An exciting position awaits a Learning Support Offier
Up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
Temporary, part-time position commencing Thursday, 14 May 2026

An exciting position awaits a Learning Support Offier
Up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
Temporary, part-time position commencing Thursday, 14 May 2026

Offering professional development, Employee Referral Program, Fitness Passport, Wellbeing discounts and more!

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Business Analyst - Remote

at CoAct

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stones Corner, Brisbane QLD(Remote)

Purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making real community impact
Hands-on role turning insights into real business outcomes
Collaborative, supportive and values-led team culture

Purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making real community impact
Hands-on role turning insights into real business outcomes
Collaborative, supportive and values-led team culture

Business Analyst (6-month contract, extension potential). Turn data into insights and drive continuous improvement.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

7d ago

Listed thirty two minutes ago

Senior Administration and Promotions Officer

at Hume City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Craigieburn, Melbourne VIC

Senior Administration and Promotions Officer

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

32m ago

Listed three hours ago

Support Team Worker, StandBy

at Anglicare SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hindmarsh, Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home...
Wellbeing program, EAP, paid parental leave, development pathways.
Increase take home pay with salary packaging + savings on health insurance, g...

Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home...
Wellbeing program, EAP, paid parental leave, development pathways.
Increase take home pay with salary packaging + savings on health insurance, g...

Provide outreach, trauma informed support to individuals or families impacted by suicide.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3h ago

Listed thirty one minutes ago