Research Assistant Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Research Assistant, Academic Level A/B

at CIHE Australia (previously Crown Institute of Higher Education)

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

$65,863 – $97,708 per year

Scope for transition to teaching and research roles once courses are ready.
Scope for some work from home.
Ideal for a person current pursuing postgraduate study.

Scope for transition to teaching and research roles once courses are ready.
Scope for some work from home.
Ideal for a person current pursuing postgraduate study.

You will work closely with the Executive Dean to develop new Masters degrees in Allied Health specialisations.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed sixteen days ago

Research Assistant

at Bayside Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Fixed Term – 12 months Full-time: 76 hours per fortnight Salary range : $80-100k (dependent on experience) Location: Alfred Health Staff benefits

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Research assistant

at The Constant Investor

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$3,000 – $4,000 per month

Alan Kohler is looking for an economics graduate or similar to help with research, either full or part time.

subClassification: Journalism & WritingJournalism & Writing

classification: Advertising, Arts & Media(Advertising, Arts & Media)

6d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Research Assistant

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$87,266 - $118,416 p.a. + 17% super

Innovative youth suicide prevention research
Design, collect and analyse research data
Collaborative CYMH (Orygen) partnerships

Innovative youth suicide prevention research
Design, collect and analyse research data
Collaborative CYMH (Orygen) partnerships

Lead day-to-day recruitment activities, monitor REDCap survey responses and process timely participant reimbursements.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Research Student Support Coordinator

at Edith Cowan University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Joondalup, Perth WA

$98,169 to $105,915 + 17% Super

Supportive and collegial work environment
Flexible working arrangements
Great campus location with parking

Supportive and collegial work environment
Flexible working arrangements
Great campus location with parking

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Graduate Research Services Team.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Clinical Trial Assistant & Administrative Officer

at Bayside Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Fixed Term – 6 months contract, with possibility to extend Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight HS2, dependent on experience

subClassification: Medical AdministrationMedical Administration

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Research Officer

at The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

Great opportunity to join Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute
Up to 17% super and very attractive salary packaging options available
Opportunity to make a real difference

Great opportunity to join Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute
Up to 17% super and very attractive salary packaging options available
Opportunity to make a real difference

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer to join the Blewitt Laboratory in the Genetics and Gene Regulation Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed two days ago

Clinical Project Officer – 13-month fixed-term parental leave contract

at Australian Rheumatology Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$70 per hour

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Are you a pharmacist or other health professional looking for something different?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Technical / Laboratory Assistant - School of Medical Sciences

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Camperdown, Sydney NSW

Full time, fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Laboratory Assistant with Associate Professor You
Base Salary starting from $83,038 + 17% superannuation

Full time, fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Laboratory Assistant with Associate Professor You
Base Salary starting from $83,038 + 17% superannuation

We are seeking a Technical / Laboratory Assistant to provide technical support and research assistance within a laboratory environment.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Research Operations Advisor

at University of Southern Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$91,553 to $99,155pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading

Support impactful research—manage projects end-to-end, from grants to reporting, and help deliver high-quality research outcomes across the University

subClassification: Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration

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

9d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Assistant Project Officer

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lismore, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

$40 - $55 p.h.

Contract Length: 10 months with potential extension.
Pay rate - $40 - $55 per hour + Super.

Contract Length: 10 months with potential extension.
Pay rate - $40 - $55 per hour + Super.

Talent International is currently recruiting an Assistant Project Officer to work for the NSW Government, based in Lismore.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19h ago

Listed nine days ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

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)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Advanced Scope Pharmacy Assistant - Clinical Trials

at Metro North Hospital & Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$71,020 - $75,941 per annum

Advanced role supporting hospital based clinical trials operations
Up to 12.75% employer super plus access to salary packaging
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates

Advanced role supporting hospital based clinical trials operations
Up to 12.75% employer super plus access to salary packaging
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates

Temporary full-time role leading Clinical Trials Pharmacy operations, supporting safe dispensing, trial coordination, and seamless study delivery.

subClassification: PharmacyPharmacy

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Clinical Trials Coordinator

at University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast QLD(Hybrid)

$95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% Super

Opportunities across multiple UniSC sites in a growing clinical network
Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment
Lead compliant clinical trials, ensuring delivery on time and to ICH/GCP standar

Opportunities across multiple UniSC sites in a growing clinical network
Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 2 year fixed-term appointment
Lead compliant clinical trials, ensuring delivery on time and to ICH/GCP standar

Lead compliant clinical trials, manage protocols and timelines, & mentor associates and students while contributing to high-quality research outcomes.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago