Community Engagement Manager Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

The role will support coordination and integration across stakeholder engagement, communications, change and external readiness activities for Program

subClassification: Internal CommunicationsInternal Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manager Advocacy, Communications and Engagement

at Gem Executive Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

High-profile leadership role
Broad, strategic remit
Join a people-first organisation

High-profile leadership role
Broad, strategic remit
Join a people-first organisation

Lead communications, advocacy & engagement for Bayside City Council. Shape narratives, advise leaders & drive community trust.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Senior Community Development Officer

at Brimbank City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine, Melbourne VIC

12 Month Opportunity!
36 Hour Week | Monthly RDO
Make a positive contribution to your local community!

12 Month Opportunity!
36 Hour Week | Monthly RDO
Make a positive contribution to your local community!

Community development role leading programs, partnerships, and creative community spaces with a proactive, collaborative approach.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Engagement Officer

at Parks Victoria

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC(Hybrid)

$107,178 - $115,111 + super

Lead high-impact engagement for new Central West park projects
Shape community input and partnerships across diverse regions
Flexible role with travel, variety and meaningful impact work

Lead high-impact engagement for new Central West park projects
Shape community input and partnerships across diverse regions
Flexible role with travel, variety and meaningful impact work

Lead engagement and communications for major park projects, building strong partnerships and ensuring inclusive community input in decision-making.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Communications and Engagement Officer

at Bluefin Resources Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

AUD 45 - 55 per hour

Join a high-profile environmental program helping deliver long-term outcomes for waterways, wetlands, Country and communities across regional NSW.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

AO6 Senior Communications Advisor

at Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

$79.19-$84.56 ph + Super (38 hrs per week, PAYG)

Nerang, Gold Coast office 4211
Lead a small Communications and Engagement team.
01/06/2026 to 31/12/2026 (possible extension/s)

Nerang, Gold Coast office 4211
Lead a small Communications and Engagement team.
01/06/2026 to 31/12/2026 (possible extension/s)

Lead communications, community engagement, and strategic media advice for road infrastructure projects.

Recruited bySam Rubino

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Project Engagement Officer

at Eden Ritchie Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Drive community engagement and communications for major transport infrastructure projects across planning and delivery phases.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17h ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Partnerships Lead

at Uniting Communities Incorporated

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

$114,000 - $119,000 pro-rata + Salary Sacrifice

Build meaningful partnerships that create real community impact
Flexible 0.6FTE parental leave contract through to September 2027
Join a creative, purpose-driven Advocacy, Communications and Marketing team

Build meaningful partnerships that create real community impact
Flexible 0.6FTE parental leave contract through to September 2027
Join a creative, purpose-driven Advocacy, Communications and Marketing team

Use your relationship-building skills to grow and foster partnerships that genuinely make a difference across South Australia.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Community Engagement Officer

at Box Hill Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Box Hill, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$85674 - $91965 p.a. + 12% superannuation

Real work-life balance - Flexible working arrangements
Exclusive discounts on BHI & CAE short courses for you & your family
Onsite Parking + Exclusive On-campus benefits

Real work-life balance - Flexible working arrangements
Exclusive discounts on BHI & CAE short courses for you & your family
Onsite Parking + Exclusive On-campus benefits

Build partnerships and promote education programs to support disadvantaged learners into study and work.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Temp Senior Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$119,802 - $127,941 per annum

Fixed term temporary
$119,802 - $127,941 per annum
Generous Superannuation

Fixed term temporary
$119,802 - $127,941 per annum
Generous Superannuation

Senior Advisor (Stakeholder Engagement) to coordinate & maintain stakeholder engagement & communication across a complex environment.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Community Engagement Practice Lead

at Wellways Australia Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lilydale, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC

$51.00 - $53.31 p.h. + Salary Packaging

Work with your team to build capability in participant-focused practice
Build community partnerships to improve inclusion and access to supports
$51.00 - 53.31 phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

Work with your team to build capability in participant-focused practice
Build community partnerships to improve inclusion and access to supports
$51.00 - 53.31 phr (SCHADS Level 5B) + Leave loading + Super + Salary packaging

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Community Engagement Practice Lead to provide practice leadership

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Community Engagement Officer – S.WE.E.P.

at 3Bridges Community

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bankstown, Sydney NSW

Build strong community connections within a school setting.
Make a positive impact supporting families and young people.
Deliver meaningful programs that promote inclusion and belonging.

Build strong community connections within a school setting.
Make a positive impact supporting families and young people.
Deliver meaningful programs that promote inclusion and belonging.

Support families and students in a school setting through community engagement, inclusion initiatives, and culturally responsive support.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

7d ago

Listed three days ago

Community Development Officer - Homelessness

at City of Onkaparinga

This is a Contract/Temp job

Noarlunga Centre, Adelaide SA

$103k- $107k pro rata + 12% Super

Lead collaborative local responses to homelessness prevention
Drive data-informed community development and integrated service responses
Build strong partnerships to improve housing access and opportunities

Lead collaborative local responses to homelessness prevention
Drive data-informed community development and integrated service responses
Build strong partnerships to improve housing access and opportunities

Join a passionate and collaborative team working to reduce homelessness through innovative, community-led and data-informed approaches

subClassification: Housing & Homelessness ServicesHousing & Homelessness Services

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

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Aboriginal Strategy and Engagement Manager

at Talenting

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$127,510.50 per year + Salary Packaging + Super

Hybrid working opportunities
Salary Packaging
Play a central role in shaping WA's newly funded FDV Workforce Entity

Hybrid working opportunities
Salary Packaging
Play a central role in shaping WA's newly funded FDV Workforce Entity

Lead Aboriginal workforce strategy for WA's new FDV Workforce Entity. Shape culturally grounded reform for Aboriginal communities.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

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

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Community Engagement Consultant

at Housing Hub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Box Hill, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$92,000 – $110,000 per year

Drive community engagement to unlock life-changing housing solutions
$92,000 - $110,000 per annum + salary packaging options
Get the best of both worlds with a hybrid work model and close-knit team

Drive community engagement to unlock life-changing housing solutions
$92,000 - $110,000 per annum + salary packaging options
Get the best of both worlds with a hybrid work model and close-knit team

Turn community connections into accessible homes! Enjoy above-award pay, salary packaging & hybrid freedom in this 12-month parental leave contract.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Communications & Engagement Advisor

at SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$102,171 - $108,071 p.a + super + salary packaging

Shape meaningful campaigns with community impact
Enjoy flexible work options and wellbeing benefits
Grow your career across CALHN’s diverse services

Shape meaningful campaigns with community impact
Enjoy flexible work options and wellbeing benefits
Grow your career across CALHN’s diverse services

Use your communications skills to inspire community connection and help promote the life changing impact of organ donation.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Autism Friendly Consultant

at Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$36,686 inc Super (pro rated 2 days per week)

Salary Sacrifice options to increase take home pay
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Salary Sacrifice options to increase take home pay
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

Be part of a collaborative team of autistic and non-autistic staff delivering autism-friendly consultancy projects across a range of industries!

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Anti-Racism Implementation and Evaluation Research Project (Identified)

at Metro North Hospital & Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Chermside, Brisbane QLD

$122,784 - $131,352 per annum

Drive implementation of a groundbreaking anti-racism project
Lead co-design with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements

Drive implementation of a groundbreaking anti-racism project
Lead co-design with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements

Lead Australia’s first hospital-based anti-racism initiative, driving real system change in healthcare.

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

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

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Client Services

at Relationships Australia NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Leadership role - lead strategy execution and operational excellence
Purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in communities
Drive performance and enhance client outcomes

Leadership role - lead strategy execution and operational excellence
Purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in communities
Drive performance and enhance client outcomes

Drive strategy, operational excellence, and commercial performance while leading teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused services.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Regional Cancer Prevention Coordinator

at Cancer Council WA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Subiaco, Perth WA

A collaborative and supportive team culture
Make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer
Central location in Subiaco, close to public transport

A collaborative and supportive team culture
Make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by cancer
Central location in Subiaco, close to public transport

We’re looking for a Health Promotion professional to represent and promote Cancer Council WA and our cancer prevention and early detection strategies.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Recovery and Resilience Officer

at MOIRA SHIRE COUNCIL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cobram, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC

$90,976.34+ plus 12% superannuation

Make a lasting difference — lead real recovery for fire-affected communities
Meaningful, varied work — no two days the same in this hands-on community role
Be the change — build resilience and shape Moira's future from the ground up

Make a lasting difference — lead real recovery for fire-affected communities
Meaningful, varied work — no two days the same in this hands-on community role
Be the change — build resilience and shape Moira's future from the ground up

Drive real change. Lead recovery from the Yarroweyah Fires, build community resilience and shape Moira's future. Your impact starts here

subClassification: Emergency ServicesEmergency Services

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Fundraising Manager, Community Giving

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Camperdown, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$146197 - $154260 p.a. + 17% superannuation

Join a passionate and high performing team
Contract until 31st December 2026
Base Salary starting at $146,197 + 17% superannuation

Join a passionate and high performing team
Contract until 31st December 2026
Base Salary starting at $146,197 + 17% superannuation

The Advancement Portfolio has a great opportunity until end of December 2026 as a Fundraising Manager in their Alumni and Supporter Experience team.

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

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

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Community Engagement Worker

at The Salvation Army

This is a Contract/Temp job

Armidale, Tamworth & North West NSW

Salary Packaging Benefits

Immerse yourself in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
Join a 'for purpose' organisation with a great culture and reputation.
Culturally safe and inclusive working environment

Immerse yourself in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
Join a 'for purpose' organisation with a great culture and reputation.
Culturally safe and inclusive working environment

Lead community engagement, social services and volunteers at Armidale Corps.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

15d ago

Listed twenty seven 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)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Carer Gateway Program Manager

at Arafmi Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$119-124k p.a + super + leave loading

Exciting opportunity to lead this important program of work across Queensland

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Manager Early Years

at Knox City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wantirna South, Melbourne VIC

Senior Leadership Opportunity
Based at Wantirna South
Dynamic and varied role

Senior Leadership Opportunity
Based at Wantirna South
Dynamic and varied role

Lead Knox City Council’s Early Years portfolio as Manager Early Years, shaping quality services for children, families and the community.

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

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

21h ago

Listed one day ago

Team Manager

at Key Assets

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane QLD

$110,102.72 - $114,983.44 /year + super + vehicle

Work in an industry leading, person-centred social care organisation
Make a real and lasting impact in our community
Birthday Leave | Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15.9k/year

Work in an industry leading, person-centred social care organisation
Make a real and lasting impact in our community
Birthday Leave | Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15.9k/year

Lead a small team through the implementation and delivery of the exciting new Professional Foster Care pilot program in QLD.

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

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Business Engagement Lead - $1000-1300 a day incl. super - 6 month contract

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$1000-1300 a day (inclusive of super)

Opportunity for Business Engagement Lead to support a major ICT transformation program on a 6 month contract with strong chance of extension.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Reconnect Case Manager

at Melbourne City Mission

This is a Contract/Temp job

Braybrook, Melbourne VIC

Competitive Base Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

Join our passionate Reconnect team to make a difference in young people's lives
Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
Part time 0.6 FTE Maximum term contract until June 2027

Join our passionate Reconnect team to make a difference in young people's lives
Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges
Part time 0.6 FTE Maximum term contract until June 2027

Provides early‑intervention case management to help at‑risk young people stay safely housed and connected.

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

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

6d ago

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