Principal Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

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Managing Principal Lawyer

at Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development

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This is a Contract/Temp job

$147,769 - $156,144 per annum

Fixed term Temporary Flexible full-time
$147,769 - $156,144 per annum
Generous superannuation

Lead complex legal work, prosecutions and appeals as Managing Principal Lawyer in Brisbane/Berrinba. Senior role with impact. #DeliveringforQueensland

subClassification: Environment & Planning LawEnvironment & Planning Law classification: Legal(Legal)

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Teacher

at Indie Education

This is a Contract/Temp job

Browns Plains, Brisbane QLD

up to $131k pro rata dep. on exp + super

Asap start until Dec 2026
Join a progressive, friendly, and supportive organisation
Small class sizes increasing your ability to make a lasting impression

Full-time fixed term role commencing ASAP until Dec 2026! Join a friendly supportive team and commence or continue your teaching journey!

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed four days ago

Koolunga Primary School | Principal | Temporary

at Department for Education | Schools & Preschools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Koolunga, Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley SA

$156,111 per year

Supportive school environment
Fixed term contract
Join the Department for Education. Bring your brilliance.

Ready to embark on a rewarding career at Koolunga Primary School? We want to hear from you.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Assistant Principal - Organisation

at Townsville Catholic Education

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Empower Educators: Streamline systems so teachers can focus on teaching.
Supportive team and strong school community
Enjoy your work life balance with zero traffic and outdoor adventures

Lead the next generation! We're seeking an Assistant Principal - Organisation to streamline systems and inspire our community. Apply today!

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Service Delivery Officer

at Troocoo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

4 month initial contract
up to $94 + super an hour
Brisbane CBD

4 month initial contract up to $94 + super an hour Brisbane CBD

Recruited byAlison Detaille

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

6d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal - St Monica's Parish School, Walkerville

at Catholic Education South Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Walkerville, Adelaide SA

$216,156 pa

Lead with impact
More than a school, a community
Study incentives and perks

Join the St Monica's team and lead with impact.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Acting Deputy Principal

at Townsville Catholic Education

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Competitive Salary: Earn up to $164k+ + Super doing what you love.
Impactful Leadership: Shape a vibrant, values-driven learning community
Professional Growth: Lead innovation, mentor staff & elevate your career

Lead with impact at St Anthony’s: Shape faith, inspire learning, and drive excellence as our next Acting Deputy Principal. Apply today!

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

AO7 Principal Service Delivery Officer - Projects

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Brisbane CBD - Hybrid
4 Month Assignment (possible extension)
$88.30 / hour + super

Experienced Principal Service Delivery Officer required for Brisbane CBD hybrid contract. ASAP start to 30 Nov. Government, projects, policy writing.

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

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Service Delivery Officer

at Halcyon Knights Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Asap Start
Brisbane Based
AO7

Principal Service Delivery Officer

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

5d ago

Listed three days ago

School Development Partner

at Catholic Education NT

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrimah, Darwin NT

$197,700 per year

CENT is seeking a passionate and experienced School Development Partner as we drive forward a significant program of system-wide school transformation

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Project Manager

at Aspirante

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Significant digital health initiative to establish a Practice Management Software-agnostic platform for managing electronic referrals and requests

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Business Analyst

at Crime and Corruption Commission

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Principal Business Analyst

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

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Project Manager

at Gilmore Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Cyber Security Experience a must
Long term on-site contract
Weekly pay cycle / No Agency Fees, No lock in clauses

Reporting to the Project Director, oversee the delivery and management of one or more cyber security initiatives.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal - St Paul the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Doreen

at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Doreen, Melbourne VIC

St. Paul the Apostle School is seeking a Principal who is an educational leader who inspires excellence, leads with strong faith and integrity.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Program Officer Contract and Engagement

at Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety

This is a Contract/Temp job

South Brisbane, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$133,603 to $143,125 per annum

Temporary until 30 June 2028
$133,603 to $143,125 yearly
12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading

Join Community Recovery and lead a team in the end-to-end management of human and social service contracts to support disaster-impacted communities.

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

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal - St John XXIII Primary School, Thomastown East

at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Thomastown, Melbourne VIC

St John XXIII Primary School is seeking a Principal who is an educational leader who inspires excellence, leads with strong faith and integrity.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Principal Analyst (12-month fixed term)

at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Hybrid working in Sydney office
Strategic data initiatives across APRA
Collaborative and high performing team

APRA is seeking a Principal Analyst, Strategic Initiatives, Data to join the team responsible for managing strategic data initiatives across APRA.

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

3d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed four 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)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Project Accountant

at Electoral Commission of Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$133,603 - $143,125 p.a.

Fixed term temporary full-time
$133,603 - $143,125 p.a.
Generous leave entitlements, superannuation benefits and salary sacrifice

As a Principal Project Accountant, you will play a key role in achieving the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s strategic objectives

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning classification: Accounting(Accounting)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Project Manager

at Lime Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

No contractor fees / two pay runs per week

Principal Project Manager for major QLD Health ICT transformation. Lead statewide delivery, executive stakeholders, governance & high-performing teams

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Project Manager - ICT

at Paxus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex projects in a dynamic environment.

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

5d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Assistant Principal - Fairfield

at Sydney Catholic Schools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fairfield, Sydney NSW

Up to $181633.91 p.a.

Employer of Choice
Up to 25% school fee discount for parents of SCS students
Discounts on gym classes, memberships, activewear

Lead and inspire as Assistant Principal-uphold student success, drive improvement, and foster a supportive school culture.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Principal Business Analyst

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Generous Superannuation
Competitive Salary
Government Opportunity

Great opportunity for experienced Principal Business Analysts to join our team to innovate, deliver and drive effective ICT solutions

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Policy Officer

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Up to $85.00 p.h. + Super

Influence national policy across Vocational Education and Higher Education
Work with economists, data scientists & policy specialists on complex analysis
12-month labour hire opportunity with potential 12-month extension

Lead evidence-based policy shaping Australia's tertiary education pathways, driving impactful research across VET and Higher Education.

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Education Advisor - Curriculum Design and Development Project (Primary)

at Brisbane Catholic Education

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD

Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super

Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
Fixed Term | July 2026 - January 2027 (with intentions to extend)
BCEO Woolloongabba

Shape Primary curriculum resources that strengthen teaching practice and improve student learning outcomes.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Adv Customer Service

at Aurizon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Attractive salary package plus bonus opportunity

High performing team
Australia's Leading Rail Haulage Company
Optimise customer delivery

Identify improvement opportunities, optimise processes and drive sustainable business outcomes for our customers and Coal business. 6 Month contract

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management classification: Sales(Sales)

8d ago

Listed four days ago

Principal Advisor, Health Safety and Wellbeing

at Department of Primary Industries

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrinba, Brisbane QLD

$133,603 - $143,125 per annum

Fixed term temporary full-time
$133 601 - 143 125 plus super
Shape HSW change across a nationally significant program

Passionate about HSW and people? Turn ideas into action and deliver real, lasting change.

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Architect - AI Transformation

at Ethos BeathChapman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Principal Architect - AI Transformation for a major financial services, wealth management & superannuation company. Melbourne or Sydney.

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Project Officer - Project Development and Delivery

at Townsville Hospital and Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Remuneration range - $157,980 - $171,567 p.a.

Temporary full-time role with Townsville University Hospital until 12/12/2027
Salary Sacrifice - house, car, electricity, study, fitness, travel + much more
Location - TOWNSVILLE - Tropical North Queensland

Whilst not mandatory, seeking applicants with AQF Level 4 (or higher) tertiary qualification in project management, would be highly desirable.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal Architect - AI Transformation

at Ethos BeathChapman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Principal Architect - AI Transformation for a major financial services, wealth management & superannuation company. Melbourne or Sydney.

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

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Principal Business Analyst

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Two positions available
Generous Superannuation
Competitive Salary

Great opportunity for experienced Principal Business Analysts to join our team to innovate, deliver and drive effective ICT solutions

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

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