Research Associate Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

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Senior Clinical research Associate

This is a Contract/Temp job

AUD 130 - 160 per hour

Contractor - Full-Time & Part-Time Capacity Opportunities

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

21d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Assistant

at Ear Science Institute Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

Pay + salary sacrifice + great benefits

Contribute to an innovative digital health project
Make a genuine impact through community-led research
Enjoy flexibility, purpose and variety

Help improve health outcomes for Aboriginal children through community-led research, co-design and digital health innovation.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed ten days ago

Research Associate

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Salary package: $112,550 - $120,621 (ACA A.6-A.8) plus 17% superannuation
Full-time fixed term role until April 2029 (with potential to extend)
Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Research Associate with a strong background in mathematics.

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant - Vectorology Facility

at Children's Medical Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Westmead, Sydney NSW

Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct

Provide expert scientific, operational and project support to deliver quality Vectorology services, client engagement and continuous improvement.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7h ago

Listed six days ago

Clinical Research Assistant (ICUR)

at SA Health - Central Adelaide Local Health Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$56,077 - $76,623 p.a. + super + salary packaging

Salary packaging boosts take home pay and meals benefits
Flexible hours options to balance research work and life
Wellbeing programs, fitness discounts and paid leave loading

Assist with collaborative research studies aimed at improving clinical outcomes in critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Research Assistant (Legislative and Parliamentary) EOI

at Finniss Electorate Office

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$75,000 – $86,000 per year

Influence policy and help deliver real outcomes for regional South Australia. Work alongside an Independent MP at the centre of community engagement.

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

9d ago

Listed ten days ago

Research Associate - Edge Intelligence

at Swinburne University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC

The Department of Computing Technologies at Swinburne is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to impactful research in the field of edge...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Research Assistant - Molecular Haematology

at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

12-months Fixed-Term, Full-Time position
80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO's
Attractive salary packaging options are available

Provide technical and analytical support to the research and development program of the Wilson Centre for Blood Cancer Genomics

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Research Associate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

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

Join a leading research program improving mental health outcomes
Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful research & evidence-based practice
Drive innovative research across prevention, early intervention and treatment

Advance innovative research improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Research and Evaluation Officer

at Family Planning NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newington, Sydney NSW

Work with a diverse and dynamic NFP
Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
Professional support and development provided

Coordinate exciting new statewide research and evaluation projects and collaborate with interstate health organisations and peak bodies.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Clinical Trials Coordinator

at Grampians Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$45.66 per hour

Salary Packaging benefits | Staff fitness program | Access to our social club
Join a regional community | New opportunities | Change your scenery!
Use your expertise | Make a difference | Empower others

Thrive in a regional health setting with strong team support and development opportunities

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Fellow

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kelvin Grove, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Total remuneration range: $137,608 to $163,427 pa.

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for two (2) years
Based at QUT Kelvin Grove campus in a thriving urban village

The Research Fellow will engage in research that sustains their outstanding research leadership and national and/or international reputation.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed six 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

Cutting-edge T cell immunology and metabolism research
State-of-the-art Doherty facilities
17% superannuation, benefits package

Support innovative T cell biology and metabolism research, combining mouse work, cell assays and advanced single-cell technologies.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Clinical Research Cordinator

at GenesisCare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Charlestown, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Join the leading provider of Oncology services in Australia.
Flexible 3 day role delivering impactful oncology clinical trials
Grow your career in a purpose led and patient focused environment

Apply now to join GenesisCare Gateshead and make a meaningful impact in cancer research while enjoying flexibility and career growth opportunities

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

16d ago

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

at The University of Adelaide

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

This role will report to Associate Professor Dr Ruidong Chang and sit within the School of Civil Engineering and Construction, in the College of...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

at University of Technology Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadway, Sydney NSW

$95565 to $116393 per year + super

Join our cutting-edge project as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and help drive the next frontier in quantum technologies

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Fellow

at Murdoch University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murdoch, Perth WA

$115k - $136k p.a. + 17% super

Aboriginal community engagement and qualitative research focus
Influence policy and practice through translational health research
Join a leading Aboriginal-led research institute driving change

Lead impactful Aboriginal-led research exploring the effects of extreme heat during pregnancy to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Officer/Senior 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

An exciting opportunity is available for a Research Officer or Senior Research Officer to join the Cancer Division (Ashley Laboratory) at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed three days ago

Clinical Trials Coordinator

at Grampians Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

$45.66 per hour

Salary Packaging benefits | Staff fitness program | Access to our social club
Join a regional community | New opportunities | Change your scenery!
Use your expertise | Make a difference | Empower others

Thrive in a regional health setting with strong team support and development opportunities

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Assistant (RNA biology)

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

An excellent opportunity is available for a Research Assistant to join the Wickramasinghe Lab in the Genetics and Gene Regulation Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Research Officer

at Metro North Hospital & Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$64.64 - $ 69.55 per hour

Support research progression by designing and ensuring protocol compliance.
Provide clinical leadership to gather high-quality research data.
Ensure participant care aligns with NHMRC, GCP, and ICH standards.

Support diabetes-related foot disease research by assisting in protocol design and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

at Adelaide University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Salary Range: $102,024 - $109,307 pa + 17% Super

Based in College of Engineering, Information and Technology at the Adelaide CBD
Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract
Salary Range: Level A (from step 6 - step 8), $102,024 - $109,307 pa + 17% Super

Applications for a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract to join the School of Chemical Engineering as a Postdoctoral Fellow (A) are now open.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Data Analyst/ Statistician/Research Assistant

at Monash Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Clayton, Melbourne VIC

We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team.
Fixed term Full-time for 12 months with a view to extending.
Salary packaging + Onsite Gym options.

Undertake research and analytic work to support the Monash Centre for Health Research & Implementation.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Multiple Research Officers

at Hays | Policy & Strategy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$65 - $75 p/h + Super

Contribute to nationally significant workforce research that influences policy
Collaborate with government agencies, industry leaders & unions
Initial 3-month contract opportunities with the potential to transition

Are you a Research & Projects professional seeking a new opportunity?

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

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Specialist, Research Technology - Deakin Clinical Trial's Hub

at Deakin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$143,627 - $152,229 (HEW 9) + 17% Superannuation

Work for a collaborative and dynamic University!
Drive the digital uplift of our cutting-edge Clinical Trials Hub.
Access to amazing employee benefits, including paid Christmas shutdown leave

Ready to make an impact? Join Deakin to drive innovation, connect people, and help shape our Clinical Trials Hub through technology.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Allied Health Senior Research Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD

Join Princess Alexandra Hospital's Nutrition and Dietetics team in an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative allied health research that...

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Research Data and Support Officer

at Latrobe Regional Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

Salary Packaging, Meals and Entertainment Options
Professional Development Opportunities available
Supportive Work Environment and Teams

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Research Data and Support Officer role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Research team at LRH

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

14d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago