Commonwealth Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Financial & Administration Support (2 Roles)

at Unearth Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$55 – $70 per hour

Long Term Contract
Attractive Salary
Baseline Clearance Minimum Requirement

Long Term Contract
Attractive Salary
Baseline Clearance Minimum Requirement

Long-term contracting roles within a highly regarded specialised department, supporting financial and administrative duties during a transition period

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

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This is a featured job

Change Manager (Temporary – Maternity Leave Cover)

at Next Apex

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Change Manager - maternity leave cover with potential for permanent engagement - join us and drive digital transformation excellence for our clients

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Financial & Administration Support (2 Roles)

at Unearth Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$55 – $70 per hour

Long Term Contract
Attractive Salary
Baseline Clearance Minimum Requirement

Long Term Contract
Attractive Salary
Baseline Clearance Minimum Requirement

Long-term contracting roles within a highly regarded specialised department, supporting financial and administrative duties during a transition period

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed seven days ago

Unified Communications Engineer

at Resolve Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

12 + 12 + 12 month contract based in Canberra
NV1 security clearance required
Shape critical communications infrastructure for a national agency

12 + 12 + 12 month contract based in Canberra
NV1 security clearance required
Shape critical communications infrastructure for a national agency

Exclusive access to coworking spaces, membership to our corporate benefits program and transparent agency fees.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

7d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed one day ago

Governance Team Lead

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$70-$80ph + super

Public Sector People are working with a council in Sydney who are seeking a Governance Team Lead to join them ASAP!

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Independent Decision Makers

at Karlka Recruiting Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT(Remote)

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

$109.27 per hour excluding superannuation (non-negotiable)
100% remote or hybrid working available
Experience in the social welfare, case management or legal sector

Independent Decision Makers | Casual contract | 100% remote (Australia wide) | National Redress Scheme

Recruited bySang Nguyen-Pham

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12h ago

Listed five days ago

Project Coordinator

at Designworks Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Seventeen Mile Rocks, Brisbane QLD

Join our Brisbane Program team as a Project Coordinator, supporting the delivery of programmes across schedule, documentation, and reporting.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Administration Officer (APS3)

at relatbl

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive hourly rate negotiable upon experience

Leverage your strong admin skills in a fast-paced government environment
Perth CBD location
ASAP commencement with initial 3-month contract, possible extension

Leverage your strong admin skills in a fast-paced government environment
Perth CBD location
ASAP commencement with initial 3-month contract, possible extension

Seeking experienced administration professionals with government experience for Commonwealth client

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Customer Banking Specialist - Charters Towers - Contract

at Commonwealth Bank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Charters Towers, Northern QLD

Thorough training program to kickstart your banking career
Access to extensive employee benefits & discounts
Be part of a collaborative and high-performing culture

Thorough training program to kickstart your banking career
Access to extensive employee benefits & discounts
Be part of a collaborative and high-performing culture

Our customer service teams are an essential part of how we deliver support and solutions both in person and digitally.

subClassification: Banking - Retail/BranchBanking - Retail/Branch

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Systems Engineer

at Green Light PS Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Green Light Worldwide have a requirement with our client partner for a System Engineer join their team for an initial assignment until October 2026

subClassification: OtherOther

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

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Secretary

at Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship (South Australia)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Remote)

Central to Executive Committee success streamlining meetings, communications, records, & finance while strengthening membership support and efficiency

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

5d ago

Listed nine days ago