Inside Policy Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Aug 2026

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Group Company Secretary & Head of Global Risk, Governance and Compliance

at Treasury Wine Estates Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$0 - $0

Join TWE, a proudly Australian company & global leader in luxury wine
Drive global governance excellence through transformation and growth
Enterprise leadership role spanning governance, risk and compliance

Lead TWE's Company Secretariat function, advising the Board, CEO and Executives on governance, risk and compliance.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Listed four days ago

Industry Engagement & External Affairs Officer

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$76 - $81.74 p.h. + Super

Seeking a Senior Officer (APS6 equivalent) to manage industry stakeholder relationships, coordinate sector intelligence, & draft executive briefings.

subClassification: Public Relations & Corporate AffairsPublic Relations & Corporate Affairs classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

FOI & Governance Officer

at Randstad - Public Sector

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$60 - $70 p.h. + Superannuation

Randstad is seeking experienced, passionate Freedom of Information professionals for an exciting role within Local Government client.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Policy and Governance Lead

at Scouts Australia NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Good governance doesn't happen by accident - it's designed. This is your chance to design it, for an organisation whose work changes young lives.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Parliamentary Liaison Officer x 2

at Ampersand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Up to $700 p/d + super

Be at the heart of NSW Parliament's engine room, supporting Portfolio Ministers with the research, writing and real-time intelligence.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Officer - Reform Project

at Victorian Institute of Teaching

This is a Contract/Temp job

Docklands, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Drive business process improvement and operational excellence across a major regulatory reform program.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy Officer - Quality, Compliance & Risk

at Woden Community Service Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Phillip, Canberra ACT

94,418.54

Join our team as a Policy Officer and help drive governance, compliance, quality and continuous improvement across the organisation!

subClassification: PolicyPolicy classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

APS6 Policy Analyst

at Indigeco Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

APS6 Policy Analysts to provide analytical and writing support
6-month contract with a 3-month extension option
Mandatory minimum baseline clearance for opportunity in Canberra

APS6 Policy Analyst opportunity for 6-month contract with a 3-month extension option

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Policy and Process Lead

at Talenza

This is a Contract/Temp job

McMahons Point, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1k - $1200 p.d.

A leading enterprise is seeking an experienced Policy and Process lead to design new policies and process for their complaint handling department.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

EL1 Principal Policy Officer

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$83.00 - $91.73 p.h. + plus superannuation

Randstad is currently partnering with a prominent Federal Government Department to recruit a specialist EL1 Principal Policy Officer.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed ten days ago

APS 5/6 Freedom of Information Officer

at face2face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$60.00 - $70.00 p/h + Super

Flexible work options across multiple Australian locations
Lead complex cases while mentoring and developing others
Make a real difference supporting meaningful public outcomes

Lead complex FOI matters, mentor a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact in a rewarding government role.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

APS6 Senior Policy Officer

at SOS Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

Hourly rate between $67.23 and $76.36 plus super

Position: APS6 Senior Policy Officer Location: Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane Start date: ASAP Duration:

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Director - Intelligence

at First People Recruitment Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

Up to $114.82 p.h. + Super

EL2 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
All state locations
Ability to obtain Baseline Clearance

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Lead, Strategic Policy

at Local Govt Assoc of Qld

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Flexible work environment
Key advocacy role supporting Queensland councils
Part time contract role, 0.8 FTE

Lead strategic advocacy work for Queensland councils across social, economic and environmental policy priorities.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Project Manager - Policy & Strategy

at Aspirante

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Two senior contract opportunities on a major Queensland Government investment strategy

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Policy Officer

at Alchemy Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$90 – $120 per hour

We are seeking a Policy Officer to join our Canberra team and support a nationally significant Program within a government Department.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Head of Programs, Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology

at Calleo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

AUD 100 - 120 per hour

Federal Government Contract
NV1 minimum clearance
12 Month Contract

Shape Australia's international cyber engagement as Head of Programs

Recruited byAiden McLean

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Expression of Interest - Policy Officers & Senior Policy Advisors

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rates aligned to AO5-AO8 levels

EOI: AO5-AO8 Policy Officers & Senior Policy Advisors for Temp QLD Gov Contracts

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Group Company Secretary & Head of Global Risk, Governance and Compliance

at Treasury Wine Estates Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$0 - $0

Join TWE, a proudly Australian company & global leader in luxury wine
Drive global governance excellence through transformation and growth
Enterprise leadership role spanning governance, risk and compliance

Lead TWE's Company Secretariat function, advising the Board, CEO and Executives on governance, risk and compliance.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

20d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Principal Risk Adviser

at Airswift

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Call me and let's discuss about the $$$!

Principal Risk Adviser, 6-Month Contract, Woodside Energy, Lead enterprise risk, executive stakeholder engagement, and risk frameworks.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

EL1 Specialist Advisor, Employment Suitability & Workforce Integrity

at face2face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$602.55 Per day + Superannuation (Fixed Rate)

Nation wide Availability
Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
Fixed daily rate + Superannuation

Lead workforce integrity and suitability programs, shaping security, risk and governance outcomes across a national organisation.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

EL1 Assistant Director - Health Policy

at SOS Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$84.53 - $92.89 per hour + 12% super

Position: EL1 Assistant Director - Health Policy Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane or Hobart Start date: ASAP Duration:

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

APS6 Senior Governance and FOI Officer

at SOS Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$99,734 - $111,701 p.a + 15.4% super

Position: APS6 Senior Governance and FOI Officer Location: Canberra, ACT Start date: ASAP Duration: Approx. 12 months non-ongoing with

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Policy and Research Officer

at Department of Justice

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$90,868 to $99,582 p.a.

Temporary flexible full-time
$90,868 to $99,582 p.a.
12.75% superannuation and leave loading

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking expressions of interest for a Policy and Research Officer in Brisbane.

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law classification: Legal(Legal)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Risk, Compliance and Obligations Lead

at Talenza

This is a Contract/Temp job

McMahons Point, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1k - $1300 p.d.

A leading enterprise organisation is seeking an experienced Risk, Compliance and Obligations Lead to ensure they meet their regulatory obligations.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

EL1 Specialist Advisor

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Up to $602.55 p.d. + + Super

Seeking a driven and experienced EL1 Specialist Advisor to lead workforce suitability, personnel security, and integrity frameworks.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

5d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Company Secretary / Governance Manager

at GOW Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

An outstanding opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Company Secretary / Governance Manager to join a leading ASX-listed organisation within it

subClassification: Company SecretariesCompany Secretaries classification: Accounting(Accounting)

14d ago

Listed nineteen days ago