PHD Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Senior Data Scientist

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join a team building advanced data science solutions across NLP, time series, computer vision, IoT and tackling complex problems.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

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Vaccine Research & Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrith, Sydney NSW

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Help care for the animals that care for our planet. Grow your career at a certified Great Place to Work® with flexibility, heart, and purpose.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

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Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Researcher (Mixed-Methods)

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

From $109,272 - $117,108 p.a., pro rata for part-time plus super & leave loading
Contribute to research improving doctors' mental health outcomes
Work within a nationally recognised health research institute

From $109,272 - $117,108 p.a., pro rata for part-time plus super & leave loading
Contribute to research improving doctors' mental health outcomes
Work within a nationally recognised health research institute

Advance research that supports doctors' mental health and evaluate the services making a real difference as a Postdoctoral Research (Mixed Methods).

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Fellow

at Monash University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caulfield East, Melbourne VIC

$83,280 - $113,025 pa Level A +17% super

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Work at our beautiful Caulfield Campus location
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Work at our beautiful Caulfield Campus location
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Conduct patient-centred health research, designing DCEs, analysing qualitative data, and contributing to publications and collaborative projects.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$87266 - $148023 p.a. + plus 17% super

ARC-funded research role; study lobbying and commercial determinants of health
Interdisciplinary focus; build an independent research profile
17% super + benefits, wellbeing programs, and development opportunities

ARC-funded research role; study lobbying and commercial determinants of health
Interdisciplinary focus; build an independent research profile
17% super + benefits, wellbeing programs, and development opportunities

Advance research on corporate political influence and public health as a postdoctoral fellow in a leading team.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Officer

at Monash University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caulfield East, Melbourne VIC

$100,155 - $108,106 pa HEW 06 + 17% employer super

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Work at our beautiful Caulfield Campus location
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Work at our beautiful Caulfield Campus location
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Support the PACE program through coordination, data management and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary health research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed four hours ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$104,917 - $112,487 (ALA.6 - ALA.8) + 17% super

4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Advance climate‑positive solutions by decoding how native plants, microbes and minerals stabilise soil carbon.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4h ago

Listed one day ago

Data Scientist

at Seven

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eveleigh, Sydney NSW

Join Australia's favourite news, sports and entertainment network!
Turn data into insights that power smarter business moves
Work alongside a fun, dynamic, and diverse team in a collaborative environment

Join Australia's favourite news, sports and entertainment network!
Turn data into insights that power smarter business moves
Work alongside a fun, dynamic, and diverse team in a collaborative environment

Are you ready to transform data into actionable insights that will shape smarter decisions across the business?

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Research Assistant

at Bond University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Robina, Gold Coast QLD

$71,938.46 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Beautiful campus located in Robina
Direct involvement in nationally funded MRFF programs of research
Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods

Beautiful campus located in Robina
Direct involvement in nationally funded MRFF programs of research
Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods

Opportunity for 2 health graduates for full-time 12-month fixed term Research Assistant positions.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$83,371 - $112,487 (ALA) + 17% superannuation

Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
Full time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
Full time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Support mental health research for children with language difficulties through project coordination, research delivery and stakeholder engagement.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Scientist (Data Analytics/GIS)

at Department of Primary Industries

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$118,197 - $127,941 per annum

Fixed term temporary until 30 June 2029
$118,967 - $127,941 per annum
Generous Superannuation

Fixed term temporary until 30 June 2029
$118,967 - $127,941 per annum
Generous Superannuation

As a Senior Scientist you will provide data analytics/GIS, deliver strategic scientific advice, NEAEP reporting, and guide stakeholders to manage risk

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Scientist

at City Facilities Management

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Join a team building advanced data science solutions across NLP, time series, computer vision, IoT and tackling complex problems.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Fellow

at Deakin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$117,684 - $139,191 + 17% Superannuation

Salary sacrifice parking available on campus.
Staff Wellbeing programs + access to 2 wellness days a year.
Work for a University with a global impact.

Salary sacrifice parking available on campus.
Staff Wellbeing programs + access to 2 wellness days a year.
Work for a University with a global impact.

We partner with industry and government partners to turn research into impact, valuing strong data skills across diverse disciplines.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Course Coordinator – Early Childhood Education (PhD required)

at Barton Business School

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Collingwood, Melbourne VIC

Coordinate and deliver postgraduate early childhood courses, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

27d ago

Listed five days ago

Vaccine Research & Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrith, Sydney NSW

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Help care for the animals that care for our planet. Grow your career at a certified Great Place to Work® with flexibility, heart, and purpose.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

5d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Senior Data Scientist

at PRA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$850 - $950 pd

Initial 12 month Contract | $850 - $950 pd | Hybrid | Statistics & ML

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10h ago

Listed one day ago

Lecturer - Bachelor/Master of Business (Perth)

at Stanley College

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA

Flexible working arrangement
Inclusive culture built on collaboration and respect
Making real impact in a progressive RTO

Flexible working arrangement
Inclusive culture built on collaboration and respect
Making real impact in a progressive RTO

Build your future while making a difference in a supportive education environment.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Associate in Rural Health

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murray Bridge, Riverland & Murray Mallee SA

$90930 - $110197 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Work with diverse rural, industry and community partners
Join a values-driven, purpose-led university team
Access to Flinders University professional development programs

Work with diverse rural, industry and community partners
Join a values-driven, purpose-led university team
Access to Flinders University professional development programs

Support evidence based research improving rural and remote health workforce capacity and outcomes.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Fellow, Gut Brain Axis

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlton, Melbourne VIC

$87266 - $118416 p.a. + plus 17% super

DARPA-funded neuromodulation project at the gut-brain interface
Shape gut-brain axis science and accelerate your research career
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

DARPA-funded neuromodulation project at the gut-brain interface
Shape gut-brain axis science and accelerate your research career
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

University-based academic research role with primary focus on research and research training.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Data Scientist

at NSW Department of Customer Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$149739.0k - $173174.0k p.a. + superannuation

The Data Science team develops AI, machine learning and advanced analytics solutions to help improve business operations across the NSW public sector.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow– Business & Commercialisation

at University of Technology Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadway, Sydney NSW

$125240 to $148229 per Year

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for two years, offering an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher to help shape business pat

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Scientist

at Peoplebank Australia WA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Develop ML & LLM solutions in Databricks

Initial 6-month contract with high profile WA client
Must be an Australian Citizen
Develop ML & LLM solutions in Databricks

Initial 6-month contract with high profile WA client
Must be an Australian Citizen
Develop ML & LLM solutions in Databricks

Senior Data Scientist Initial 6-month contract with high profile client Must be an Australian Citizen Develop ML & LLM solutions in

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

1d ago

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