Research Officer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed ten days ago

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

This is a Contract/Temp job

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 or Senior Research Officer to join the Hill laboratory at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Research Support Officer

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

$94456 - $100710 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Research support role coordinating projects, data and stakeholders to deliver impactful health research in rural and remote communities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed ten 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 Hill Laboratory in the Infection and Global Health Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Assistant

at University of Newcastle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes
Gain valuable experience and professional development opportunities
Full Time Fixed Term Opportunity until June 2027

Join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes
Gain valuable experience and professional development opportunities
Full Time Fixed Term Opportunity until June 2027

Opportunity to contribute to impactful research, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in health research.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Research Assistant

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$84599 - $93366 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Contribute to a major grant-funded drug discovery program
Grow your career in a leading health research environment
Make a real impact in neurodegenerative disease research

Contribute to a major grant-funded drug discovery program
Grow your career in a leading health research environment
Make a real impact in neurodegenerative disease research

Support cutting-edge MND research, contributing to life-changing therapies in a collaborative, world-class lab environment.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Research Assistant in Criminology

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$84599 - $93366 p.a. + 17% Super

Work on an ARC-funded justice research project
Gain hands-on experience in longitudinal mixed-methods research
Collaborate with academics and community corrections stakeholders

Work on an ARC-funded justice research project
Gain hands-on experience in longitudinal mixed-methods research
Collaborate with academics and community corrections stakeholders

Support an ARC DECRA research project on community corrections, contributing to impactful longitudinal and mixed-methods justice research.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

21d ago

Listed seven days ago

Research Officer - Neuroscience

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $99,161 p.a. + 17% super & leave loading. New rates scheduled to apply.
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Work on cutting-edge neuroscience research

From $99,161 p.a. + 17% super & leave loading. New rates scheduled to apply.
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Work on cutting-edge neuroscience research

Advance our understanding of brain disease through cutting-edge translational neuroscience research, as a Research Officer.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Evaluation Officer

at Diabetes Victoria

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlton, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Part-time 6 -month contract position | Hybrid working model.
0.2 FTE | 15 hours per fortnight.
SCHADS AWARD | $38.65 p/h - $41.45 p/h + 12% Super + NFP Salary Packaging.

Part-time 6 -month contract position | Hybrid working model.
0.2 FTE | 15 hours per fortnight.
SCHADS AWARD | $38.65 p/h - $41.45 p/h + 12% Super + NFP Salary Packaging.

We are seeking an Evaluation Officer to support evaluation projects across the organisation and contribute to meaningful work.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Policy Officer (Schools and Education) - WFH (Australia-wide)

at Australian Education Research Organisation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Salary starting from $83,754 plus superannuation

Fully remote role – work from home anywhere in Australia
Fixed-term contract until January 2027, work 4 or 5 days per week
Salary starting from $83,754 plus 12% superannuation

Fully remote role – work from home anywhere in Australia
Fixed-term contract until January 2027, work 4 or 5 days per week
Salary starting from $83,754 plus 12% superannuation

Are you a policy and engagement support professional who thrives on both shaping ideas and making them happen?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Clinical Research Coordinator

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Total remuneration range: $122,852 to $134,385 pa

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months
Based at Queensland Childrens Hospital

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months
Based at Queensland Childrens Hospital

The purpose of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to provide high-level research support across several clinical trials.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Research Officer Clinical Support Unit

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wacol, Brisbane QLD

The Clinical Nurse practises at an advanced level, leading high‑quality care and driving best practice across the unit. You’ll bring strong...

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Research Assistant - McNamara Lab

at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Help the 4.2 million Australians affected by cardiovascular disease
Enjoy a collaborative, diverse, and flexible work environment
Access generous salary packaging, lifestyle perks, fitness programs and more!

Help the 4.2 million Australians affected by cardiovascular disease
Enjoy a collaborative, diverse, and flexible work environment
Access generous salary packaging, lifestyle perks, fitness programs and more!

Build your research career in a newly established lab, supporting cutting-edge science at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17h ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Project Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

Government Opportunity
Competitive Salary
Generous Superannuation

Government Opportunity
Competitive Salary
Generous Superannuation

The Survey and Audit team are looking for a dedicated Principal Project Officer to join their team.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Officer (Senior Facilitator)

at Murdoch Children's Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$110,279 - $117,029 p.a plus super (pro rata)

Facilitate online and face-to-face training programs
Work within a national team focused on children and families
Casual or part-time opportunity (15.5 hours per week)

Facilitate online and face-to-face training programs
Work within a national team focused on children and families
Casual or part-time opportunity (15.5 hours per week)

Improving outcomes for children and families through learning and facilitation.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

National Policy Officer

at Defence Families of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Remote)

Join Defence Families of Australia (DFA) as a National Policy Officer and help shape policy that impacts Australian Defence Force families nationwide.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Research Fellow

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

$115871 - $137122 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Lead meaningful research in antimicrobial resistance in remote Australia to deliver impactful health research in rural and remote communities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed nine days ago

Sponsorship Officer

at Hays | Office Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$54.24 - $55.0 p.h.

Collaborative & Dynamic Environment
Adelaide CBD
Forward Thinking Team

Collaborative & Dynamic Environment
Adelaide CBD
Forward Thinking Team

Opportunity to join a globally recognised research centre, working in an innovative collaborative team.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Officer

at Education Centre of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW

Flexible work arrangements
Attractive campus location
Having a direct impact on the business

Flexible work arrangements
Attractive campus location
Having a direct impact on the business

Exciting opportunity for a Project Officer at ECA Higher Education, Parramatta office. Apply now!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Research & Development Assistant/Associate

at SpeeDx Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eveleigh, Sydney NSW

An exciting position as a Research Assistant/Associate is now available at SpeeDx!

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

12h ago

Listed twenty four 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)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Research Assistant- Neuroscience

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $88,670 p.a. (HEW Level 5) plus 17% super and annual leave loading
Support impactful neurodegenerative disease research
Work alongside experts in neurodegenerative disease research

From $88,670 p.a. (HEW Level 5) plus 17% super and annual leave loading
Support impactful neurodegenerative disease research
Work alongside experts in neurodegenerative disease research

Contribute to neurodegenerative disease research & help uncover mechanisms behind Parkinson's disease & related conditions as a research assistant.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Project Support Officer

at ANZCA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

NFP Salary Packaging + Additional Leave

Part-time, 3 days a week role
Fixed-term contract role through to December 2026
St Kilda Road location - hybrid working and attractive salary packaging

Part-time, 3 days a week role
Fixed-term contract role through to December 2026
St Kilda Road location - hybrid working and attractive salary packaging

Join the Faculty of Pain Medicine as a Project Support Officer in Melbourne VIC. Apply Now!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

16d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

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)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Japanese Speaking Research & Liaison Officer

at Staff Solutions Bilingual/HOBAN Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

A Japanese government-related organisation is seeking a junior Research and Liaison Officer based in Sydney CBD

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

21d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

$108,735 - $118,307 per annum + super

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Diverse work culture
Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Diverse work culture
Flexible working arrangements

Supporting complex ICT projects to deliver digitally enabled solutions that enhance healthcare services.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

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

12-month fixed term, full-time contract based at Bentley Campus
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse & dynamic team fostering innovation, collaboration & sustainability

12-month fixed term, full-time contract based at Bentley Campus
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse & dynamic team fostering innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Join an innovative research project advancing AI, robotics, and digital twin technologies for smarter, safer road infrastructure.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

at Western Sydney Local Health District

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blacktown, Sydney NSW

$44.28 - $58.91 per hour

Lead a cutting-edge digital health clinical trial
Drive recruitment across Western Sydney practices
Collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers

Lead a cutting-edge digital health clinical trial
Drive recruitment across Western Sydney practices
Collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers

Manage and deliver a multi-site diabetes trial, build partnerships with GPs, and coordinate research that improves patient outcomes

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Research Project Manager

at Western Sydney University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$118,969-$132,069 + 17% super

Full-time, Fixed term position until December 20227 HEW Level 8.
Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
Exciting, fixed term role starting ASAP

Full-time, Fixed term position until December 20227 HEW Level 8.
Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
Exciting, fixed term role starting ASAP

Lead complex research project, contract and financial management for translational health research programs

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12h ago

Listed seven days ago

Policy Officers Level 6 and 7

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

$77 - $96 p.h. + plus superannuation

Randstad is currently collaborating with a prominent State Government entity to facilitate the recruitment of Policy Officers at Level 6 and 7.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

APS6 Policy Officer

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$60 - $65 p.h. + Superannuation

Randstad is currently seeking several experienced Policy Officer APS6 to join a high-performing federal government team.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Research Fellow

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) + 17% superannuation

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Join Curtin's School of Population Health, driving real-world health impact through innovative epidemiology and long COVID research

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior Research Officer - Offshore Fieldwork Specialist

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$106,094 - $113,913 (G07) + 17% superannuation

Three-year fixed term, full-time contract
Generous leave entitlements
Based at the Bentley Campus, Perth; regular offshore fieldwork requirement

Three-year fixed term, full-time contract
Generous leave entitlements
Based at the Bentley Campus, Perth; regular offshore fieldwork requirement

Ready for adventure? Join CMST's offshore team and lead fieldwork, manage equipment, analyse data, and help protect our oceans for a better tomorrow!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

18d ago

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