Defence SA Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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FIFO - BAE - South Australia - Special Class Welder

at Shadbolt Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Yes

Top pay + allowances, paid travel, flights & accommodation covered
3:1 FIFO roster
Secure, long-term Defence shipbuilding project

Top pay + allowances, paid travel, flights & accommodation covered
3:1 FIFO roster
Secure, long-term Defence shipbuilding project

Special Class Welders - FIFO SA | Top rates, paid travel, accom & 3:1 roster. Join a major defence shipbuilding project with long-term security.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

Featured

Listed one day ago

National Policy Officer

at Defence Families of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Remote)

Join Defence Families of Australia (DFA) as a National Policy Officer and help shape policy that impacts Australian Defence Force families nationwide.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

FIFO - BAE - South Australia - Special Class Welder

at Shadbolt Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Yes

Top pay + allowances, paid travel, flights & accommodation covered
3:1 FIFO roster
Secure, long-term Defence shipbuilding project

Top pay + allowances, paid travel, flights & accommodation covered
3:1 FIFO roster
Secure, long-term Defence shipbuilding project

Special Class Welders - FIFO SA | Top rates, paid travel, accom & 3:1 roster. Join a major defence shipbuilding project with long-term security.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

EOI - Entry Level ICT Roles (TSPV)

at Kinexus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$100 - $150 p.h.

Long Term Rolling Contracts
TSPV Clearances Required
Competitive Hourly Rates

Long Term Rolling Contracts
TSPV Clearances Required
Competitive Hourly Rates

Long term contract roles for those with active TSPV security clearances!

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

23h ago

Listed five days ago

People and Culture Coordinator

at ISS Facility Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Due to Defence Compliance Requirements, Australian Citizenship required
Great opportunity to expand knowledge in People and Culture practices
Excellent opportunity to join a global Facilities Management provider

Due to Defence Compliance Requirements, Australian Citizenship required
Great opportunity to expand knowledge in People and Culture practices
Excellent opportunity to join a global Facilities Management provider

Support people and culture initiatives in this generalist role on our Defence contract in South Australian and Western Australia.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Accounts Officer

at ASC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Collaborative finance role with career growth and work-life balance
Join a mission-driven team in a major national security organisation
12-month fixed term contract, based out of the ASC Osborne, SA site

Collaborative finance role with career growth and work-life balance
Join a mission-driven team in a major national security organisation
12-month fixed term contract, based out of the ASC Osborne, SA site

Support key finance operations at ASC, contributing to critical defence projects while growing your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven team.

subClassification: Accounts Officers/ClerksAccounts Officers/Clerks

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Material Handler

at ASC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Perth WA

Do meaningful work contributing to Australia’s national security
Additional 2 weeks of leave | Paid parental leave | Childcare Support Allowance.
Give back to the community | Defence Force Reservist Leave | Volunteer Leave

Do meaningful work contributing to Australia’s national security
Additional 2 weeks of leave | Paid parental leave | Childcare Support Allowance.
Give back to the community | Defence Force Reservist Leave | Volunteer Leave

Performing a wide variety of warehousing functions contributing to the Collins Class Submarine maintenance program for the Australian Defence force.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Painter/Blaster - Defence

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

$40.27 - $52.00 p.h. + Overtime available

$40.27 - $52.00(experience dependent)
Long Term Opportunities
Overtime Available

$40.27 - $52.00(experience dependent)
Long Term Opportunities
Overtime Available

Immediate starts with a national defence asset preservation business. Long term opportunities for brush hands on site - Osborne, SA.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Rope Access Technician

at UGL - Services - Fuels and Energy East

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

FIFO lifestyle with 4:2 roster + paid travel, meals & accommodation
Work on a major Alcoa smelter project with a global industry leader
Work on a major Alcoa smelter project with a global industry leader

FIFO lifestyle with 4:2 roster + paid travel, meals & accommodation
Work on a major Alcoa smelter project with a global industry leader
Work on a major Alcoa smelter project with a global industry leader

FIFO Rope Access roles (IRATA L1–3) at Alcoa Portland. 4:2 roster, accommodation, meals & travel paid. 4–6 month Paint & Blast remediation projec

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Defence Capability & Technology Opportunities

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$125 p/h > $175 p/h

Defence technology, program delivery and governance opportunities supporting secure national capability programs.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Project Coordinator - Early Careers

at ASC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Support nationally significant Early Careers programs
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across complex projects
Build project skills in a high-impact, structured environment

Support nationally significant Early Careers programs
Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across complex projects
Build project skills in a high-impact, structured environment

Coordinate early careers programs, support projects, and build skills in a collaborative, nationally significant environment.

subClassification: Training & DevelopmentTraining & Development

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

11d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Electrical Trade Assistant

at Randstad - Inhouse Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

Up to $47.85 p.h.

Randstad are currently recruiting for Trade Assistants for a project in Osborne

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Welder - Defence - Night Shift

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

$83.20p.h. (inc. 25% casual + 30% shift loading)

Major Defence Leader
9-Day Fortnight
Casual to Permanent Pathways

Major Defence Leader
9-Day Fortnight
Casual to Permanent Pathways

Hiring Welders in Osborne for a top defence firm! Market-leading pay, growth & career potential. Must have Australian Work Rights. Apply to Randstad.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Contingent Operator/Scaffolder

at BAE Systems

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

Contingent/Casual Roles with Full-Time Hours and OT - Base Rate of $47.85
Do interesting work that MATTERS
9 Day Working Fortnight

Contingent/Casual Roles with Full-Time Hours and OT - Base Rate of $47.85
Do interesting work that MATTERS
9 Day Working Fortnight

Opportunity for Scaffolders to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program based at Osborne through Randstad Recruitment

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Regional Manager - Branch Distribution

at Defence Bank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Innovative Work-Life-Fit program.
Make a difference in the lives of those who protect us.
Big savings on a broad range of Bank products!

Innovative Work-Life-Fit program.
Make a difference in the lives of those who protect us.
Big savings on a broad range of Bank products!

Develop your career at one of Australia's largest member owned banks as a Regional Manager – SA, NT, WA

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Systems Engineer Internship

at Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Edinburgh, Adelaide SA

Hands‑on Defence aviation experience
Work across engineering disciplines
Real engineering impact

Hands‑on Defence aviation experience
Work across engineering disciplines
Real engineering impact

Put your systems engineering studies into practice supporting real Defence aviation operations

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Contingent Operator/Rigger

at BAE Systems

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

Contingent/Casual Roles with Full-Time Hours and OT - Base Rate of $47.85
Do interesting work that MATTERS
9 Day Working Fortnight

Contingent/Casual Roles with Full-Time Hours and OT - Base Rate of $47.85
Do interesting work that MATTERS
9 Day Working Fortnight

Opportunity for Riggers to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program based at Osborne through Randstad Recruitment

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Electrician - Defence

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

$61.81ph + penalties

Major Defence Leader
9-Day Fortnight
Overtime Available

Major Defence Leader
9-Day Fortnight
Overtime Available

Randstad seeks Electricians for naval shipbuilding in Osborne, SA. Join a top defence prime in this casual role and grow your career. Apply today!

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Welder FIFO Night Shift

at Randstad - Industrial

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Up to $83 p.h.

Randstad have partnered with BAE Systems to recruit highly skilled FIFO Welders to work on a major defence shipbuilding project in Adelaide, SA

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Spray Painter / Blaster - Defence

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

$42 - $54 p.h. + Overtime + shift loading availabl

Government Submarine / Ship Manufacturing Site
Long Term Opportunities
Overtime & Shifts Available

Government Submarine / Ship Manufacturing Site
Long Term Opportunities
Overtime & Shifts Available

Immediate start for experienced spray painters & blasters. Day shift and night shift available. Long term/permanent opportunities on site - Osborne.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Payroll Officer (12-month Contract)

at ASC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team at ASC Osborne, SA on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

12d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Recruitment Coordinator

at Red Appointments

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Adelaide, Adelaide SA

ASAP Start - Work in the Defence Sector

Blue-collar recruiter needed for high-volume Painter/Blaster recruitment in Adelaide. Defence compliance focus. Immediate start, $40/hr.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

19d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Systems Engineer (Certification) Internship

at Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Edinburgh, Adelaide SA

Real Defence engineering experience
Hands‑on systems exposure
Learn from specialists

Real Defence engineering experience
Hands‑on systems exposure
Learn from specialists

Get hands‑on experience in systems and certification engineering on a live Defence platform.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Electrician

at Randstad - Inhouse Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

Up to $61.81 p.h.

Randstad is delighted to partner with one of Australia's leading defence primes, BAE Systems, who are recruiting experienced Electricians

subClassification: ElectriciansElectricians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

22d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Defence EOI

at Hays | Defence

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deakin, Canberra ACT

Multiple Opportuntities
Contracting and Permanent
NV1 Clearance

Multiple Opportuntities
Contracting and Permanent
NV1 Clearance

Opportunity for All Levels of Defence Engineers Across Various Projects Defence Opportunities | Multiple Roles | Flagship Projects Are you a de

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Painter and Blaster

at EPTEC PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Perth WA

Diverse projects in naval, marine, and infrastructure sectors
Training and development opportunities for career growth
Collaborative and inclusive company culture with competitive pay

Diverse projects in naval, marine, and infrastructure sectors
Training and development opportunities for career growth
Collaborative and inclusive company culture with competitive pay

Join Eptec as a Painter and Blaster, enhancing infrastructure through expert surface preparation and painting, crucial for asset protection.

subClassification: Painters & Sign WritersPainters & Sign Writers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Material Planner

at BAE Systems

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Henderson, Perth WA

Reporting to the Material Planning Team Lead, you will be responsible for conducting material assessments, while ensuring Production have the right...

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed one day ago