Child Development Network Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Sep 2026

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Child Mental Health Advisor

at Emerging Minds

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$108,675 per year

Salary & Entertainment Packaging
Generous Superannuation (additional 3% employer contribution)
2 Days Paid Wellbeing Leave & 3 Days Paid Christmas Leave

A great opportunity exists to join the Partnerships & Implementation team at Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health.

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

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General Manager – NDIS Early Childhood Approach

at Lifestart Disability Services Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rhodes, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$158k – $164k + Super + Salary Packaging

Executive leadership role reporting to the CEO and part of the ELT
Lead NDIS Early Childhood services across five NSW regions
Shape strategy, reform and outcomes for children and families

Lead Lifestart’s Early Childhood program across five NSW regions and shape services that improve outcomes for children and families.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

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Listed three days ago

Child and Family Safety Network Coordinator

at Department of Human Services SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stepney, Adelaide SA

Flexible working arrangements available
Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
Access excellent learning and development opportunities

The CFSN Coordinator is responsible for strengthening collaboration across government with stakeholders to improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Children & Families Playgroup Facilitator

at Berry Street

This is a Contract/Temp job

Preston, Melbourne VIC

$105K pro rata plus super + salary packaging

17.5% leave loading to make your time off more rewarding!
Work for a NFP organisation that celebrates all cultures and diversity
Evidence based and trauma informed model of care

Facilitate supported playgroups that strengthen parenting skills, promote child development and link families to support.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Early Childhood Coordinator

at Northcott

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tweed Heads South, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW(Hybrid)

$89,576 annually + 12% super + salary packaging

Salary Packaging $15900 + $2650 entertainment.
Flexible workplace arrangement: Offering 9-day/FN.
Opportunities for your personal and career development.

Work alongside passionate educators, empowering children to thrive and supporting families to build confident, capable futures together.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Supervisor Child and Family Safety Network

at Department of Human Services SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Stepney, Adelaide SA

Flexible working arrangements available
Provide a range of services to promote wellbeing of young people
Access excellent learning and development opportunities

The Supervisor, CFSN leads the delivery of the CFSN program to improve outcomes for vulnerable children, youth, unborn, infants, and their families

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Community Development Worker (Part-Time Fixed Term)

at Uniting NSW & ACT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ultimo, Sydney NSW

$40.69 base hr + Salary packaging benefits + Super

Competitive Benefits: Pay less tax - salary packaging benefits up to $18,550/yr
Make a real difference for children, families and your local community
Join a supportive team with great benefits and career growth opportunities

Seeking a passionate Community Development Worker on a fixed-term, part-time contract (3 days per week) for 12 months to help families and community!

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Early Childhood Coordinator

at Latrobe Community Health Service

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bairnsdale, Bairnsdale & Gippsland VIC

Support children with developmental delay or disability
Join a multidisciplinary early intervention team
Salary packaging and professional development opportunities

Support children and families through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach, delivering early intervention and connecting them to the right supports

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Case Manager

at IMPACT Community Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

'Grow your Own' approach for advancement opportunities
Enjoy work/life balance with fortnightly RDO
Salary packaging to increase your take home pay

To deliver an early intervention and prevention service aimed at improving child and family development and wellbeing.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Play Therapist

at SA Health - Women’s and Children’s Health Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Adelaide, Adelaide SA

$66,441 to $69,504 + 12% Super & Salary Sacrifice

Make a Difference at SA's largest facility for women's and children's health
Enjoy generous salary packaging benefits + flexible working arrangements.
Enjoy 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Full-time, Play Therapist role at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital, supporting young patients through play-based therapy until May 2027.

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

12d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Child Mental Health Advisor

at Emerging Minds

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$108,675 per year

Salary & Entertainment Packaging
Generous Superannuation (additional 3% employer contribution)
2 Days Paid Wellbeing Leave & 3 Days Paid Christmas Leave

A great opportunity exists to join the Partnerships & Implementation team at Emerging Minds, the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health.

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

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Coordinator - Child & Parent Centre Rangeway

at Ngala Community Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geraldton, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

Salary Packaging benefits to increase take home pay
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Discounted Private Healthcare
Ability to purchase additional annual leave of up to 2 weeks

Seeking an organised and community-minded Coordinator to lead and support the delivery of programs, services and partnerships to help families thrive.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

General Manager – NDIS Early Childhood Approach

at Lifestart Disability Services Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rhodes, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$158k – $164k + Super + Salary Packaging

Executive leadership role reporting to the CEO and part of the ELT
Lead NDIS Early Childhood services across five NSW regions
Shape strategy, reform and outcomes for children and families

Lead Lifestart’s Early Childhood program across five NSW regions and shape services that improve outcomes for children and families.

subClassification: ManagementManagement classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Talent Acquisition Specialist | Maternity Leave Cover

at Little Zak's Academy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ryde, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary package + commission

Manage end-to-end recruitment across a variety of early childhood roles
Supportive, collaborative and high-performing recruitment team
Work with one of NSW's leading early childhood education providers

Join Little Zak's Academy as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and play a key role in attracting and hiring exceptional talent across our centres.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Early Childhood Practitioner

at Play Matters Australia

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gatton, Somerset & Lockyer QLD

$46.70 per hour

Passionate about early childhood? Lead fun, inclusive playgroup programs, support family wellbeing, and help children thrive.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

5d ago

Listed three days ago

Children's Worker

at Anglicare SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Elizabeth, Adelaide SA

Wellbeing program, EAP, paid parental leave, development pathways.
Increase take home pay with salary packaging + savings on health insurance, g...

Deliver meaningful activities and experiences that respond to the individual needs of children and families.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

3d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Youth Development Coach - Better Futures

at Melbourne City Mission

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fitzroy North, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Competitive Base Salary + Super + Salary Packaging

Hybrid opportunity, working from home and MCM sites
12-month maximum term contract, with the possibility of extension
Competitive remuneration package with salary packaging benefits available

Seeking a highly motivated and qualified Youth Development Coach to join the Better Futures team

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Community Education Coordinator - Connected Beginnings Program

at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Narrabundah, Canberra ACT

Salary commensurate with skills and qualifications

We’re on a mission to transform the health and social outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Do you wish to join us?

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Early Intervention Practitioner, ABA Therapist, CBA/BCBA – ESDM Pathway

at PROACTIVE HR SERVICE PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$60 – $75 per hour

Early intervention practitioner providing ESDM services to young children in community-based settings. 60–$75/hr start, $120/hr once Certified

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Early Childhood Teacher | 3-Year-Old Kindergarten

at Norfolk St Child Care Centre

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yarraville, Melbourne VIC

$46 – $64 per hour

Lead our 3-Year-Old Kindergarten program in a supportive, community-based not-for-profit centre, with above-award pay and dedicated planning time.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Reconnect Case Worker

at CIRE SERVICES LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lilydale, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC

Competitive salary with salary packaging options

Community focused organisation
Use your skills and experience to make a difference

Make a real impact in the lives of disengaged learners and help create pathways to brighter futures.

subClassification: Employment ServicesEmployment Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Support Facilitator, Quality Support Program

at ACECQA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$106584 - $126066 p.a. + Hybrid working

Base salary + 12% superannuation, xmas shutdown, wellness program, EAP
Work from home 1-3 days a week. Beautiful city office near Museum train station
Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues

Develop and deliver tailored support and training to help education and care services meet or exceed quality standards and compliance requirements.

subClassification: Workplace Training & AssessmentWorkplace Training & Assessment classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

ConnectED Intake & Assessment Worker | McAuley | June 2027*

at MacKillop Family Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Footscray, Melbourne VIC

SCHADS Level 5

Join McAuley a leading non-for-profit organisation supporting Women & Children!
Work for a well-regarded Not-For-Profit in a dynamic and supportive team
Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training

Make a real difference with McAuley | Support vulnerable children and families to reconnect with learning through ConnectED. | June 2027 Contract*

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Child and Youth Mentor

at IMPACT Community Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD

Enjoy a 9 day fortnight and work\life balance
Opportunities for advancement with our 'grow your own' approach
Salary packaging to increase your take home pay

A fulfilling role supporting our youth within the regional

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Families Together - Case Worker- Contract

at SDN Children's Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Redfern, Sydney NSW

$91K to $97K + super + salary packaging

12-month max term contract
Build positive relationships with children & families across Northern Sydney
Attractive salary packaging, flexible work arrangements and Fitness Passport

Make a real difference as a Case Worker on a 12-month contract, helping children stay safe and families thrive through intensive family support.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed five days ago

Community Engagement Coordinator

at Stride Mental Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW

Stride is a leading national mental health provider
Be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team
Great workplace culture & collaborative team

Reach people with mental health issues & communities that support them, to provide health education, raise mental health literacy & link to services

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Early Childhood Director and Educator

at Little Shining Stars ELC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Evanston, Adelaide SA

$95,000 – $97,000 per year

We value people, relationships, teamwork and quality, and we want our New Team to feel empowered to lead, grow and make a genuine difference.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Parent Pathways Mentor

at UnitingSA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murray Bridge, Riverland & Murray Mallee SA

Award Rates + Salary Packaging + Super

Empower families through tailored mentoring and support.
Collaborate with services to build inclusive communities.
Enjoy salary packaging, paid leave, and career development.

Support families in Murraylands. Mentor parents toward education, jobs, and stability in a fixed-term role with UnitingSA.

subClassification: OtherOther classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Education Recruitment Officer

at Randstad - Education

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$36 - $39 p.h.

Seeking an ECEC professional to screen applications, conduct interviews, and handle reference checks

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed eleven days ago