Defense Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Major Fuel Facilities Defence project in northern WA
Australian Citizenship (requirement for Defence project)
Demonstrated experience delivering structural, mechanical, & piping construction

Deliver a major Defence and resources fuel infrastructure project near Exmouth, leading SMP works from Canning Vale on a 2-year contract.

12d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Site Manager - Defence Projects

at Morson Edge

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$800.00 per day

DCAC clearance required
Long term contract opportunity
Multiple projects - Multiple positions

We are currently seeking experienced Site Managers for multiple defence fit out and refurbishment projects across Sydney.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

TSPV Consultants

at Cleared Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$150 – $220 per hour

Long Term Contract opportunities offering competitive Hourly Rates
Work on meaningful projects that contribute towards the safety of Australian's
Defend Australia from global threats and assist in advancing national interests

Cleared Recruitment continue to provide highly cleared professionals to Defence and to the Intelligence agencies. Hold a TSPV clearance? We can help.

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

LOGC4I Capability Integration Lead

at Obsidian Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$200,000 – $250,000 per year

Help shape Defence logistics capability for the ADF. Bridge operators, sponsors and industry as LOGC4I Capability Integration Lead. NV1, Canberra.

12d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Tender Evaluation Secretariat

at Downer EDI Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Downer, Canberra ACT

See Your Impact - Contribute to projects that shape Australia.
Invest in Your Future - Benefit from skills recognition, career mapping, and L&D
Enjoy Perks@Downer - healthcare discounts, great savings and retail purchases.

Support SPACE SPO programs through integrated scheduling, project controls and planning across complex acquisition and sustainment activities.

17d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Contracts Manager - Defence (CASG)

at RCD Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$140,000 – $200,000 per year including super

Utilise your contracts and commercial management skills to support Defence's CASG/DDG as an above-the-line resource.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Project Scheduler

at CAPDA Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

Support the planning and delivery of complex Defence capability
Competitive rates
Multiple roles available now

Experienced Project Scheduler to develop, maintain and assure project schedules within Defence capability programs.

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Administrative & Executive Support

at Effective People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$72.80 p/h inc super

FREE Payroll!
Federal Government labour-hire contract to 12 April 2027
Onsite executive and branch support in the ACT

Support a sensitive Commonwealth regulator with executive admin, briefings, travel and records

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

System Engineers with NV1 or above clearance (Canberra, Melbourne & QLD)

at Tenacity CX

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Remote)

$140 – $160 per hour

Multiple opportunities for NV1 and above cleared System Engineers
Canberra, Melbourne OR QLD
Long term day rate contract opportunities

Join major Defence programs as an NV1+ Systems Engineer. Long-term contracts across Canberra, Melbourne and QLD available

9d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Systems and Software Engineering – Systems Engineering – L3

at Contour Advisory Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

none

Provide systems engineering expertise for Defence communications
Manage engineering documentation and deliverable reviews
Collaborate with Defence and industry on capability sustainment

Join our client's Canberra team as a Systems Engineer supporting high-frequency Defence communications capabilities.

23d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Operations Manager - Defence

at Box Hill Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Watsonia, Melbourne VIC

Attractive salary plus 12% superannuation

Attractive salary plus 12% superannuation
Onsite at the Defence Force Simpson Barracks, Watsonia
On-site parking for added convenience

Drive Operational Success for Defence Training Delivery

17d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior ILS Project Officer

at Recruitment Hive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$130 to $150 per hour (inc-Super)

12 + 12 + 12 Months Contract
TSPV or TSPA Security clearance required
ACT, QLD,VIC

Plan and coordinate ILS activities under general direction to enable the sustainment and operational readiness of ISR mission systems.

Recruited byGP Malesu

17d ago

Listed eleven days ago

APS5 Recruitment Surge Support

at Effective People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$72.80 per hour including super

Two APS5-equivalent recruitment support contracts
Canberra Airport | On-site | Until 12 April 2027
FREE Payroll!

Help deliver APS recruitment campaigns, panel processes and candidate coordination for a Canberra-based Federal Government team.

11d ago

Listed one day ago

EOI AWS Architects and Engineers

at Helix Technology Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

No

Complex classified program of work for critical national security customer
6 months Contract with extensions
High performing team, great work location, and working with a mission-focus

Multiple Architecture opportunities to work on a mission-critical national security program for a Defence community customer. Great team + top salary.

1d ago

Listed four days ago