Director Software Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Join a major Government digital transformation program. Opportunities across delivery, engineering, data, architecture, product and change leadership.

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Engineering - Product Manager

at SALT SEARCH PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Global streaming platform
7 month contract, fully remote (must be Sydney based)
Immediate start

Great opportunity to join a global technology and creative production environment, working on software solutions used by teams across the world.

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Tech Lead

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Flexible working arrangements
Manage solution design and .NET development for complex enterprise applications
12 Month Contract

An exciting hands on Tech Lead who will be responsible for architecture, design and development for enterprise applications

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager

at Preacta Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Delivery leadership across multiple engineering squads Strong technical understanding - Azure, .NET, Kubernetes Experience in digital, retail

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Service NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$167165 - $201105 p.a.

Lead engineering at scale, shape technical strategy and deliver secure digital services that impact millions across NSW.

8d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Technical Producer/ Digital Project Manager

at Green Light PS Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Competitive

Leading company in its field Based in Sydney CBD (Hybrid) 8 Months Contract with potential to extend Mandatory: Hands-on experience

18h ago

Listed one day ago

EL1 Technical Delivery Manager

at Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12 month initial contract, rates negotiable depending on experience
Richmond or Geelong location, hybrid working arrangements
EL1 level role within a large Federal Government environment

Lead the technical delivery of complex API's and integration across digital platforms for a large federal government agency

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Lead React Developer

at Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12-months rolling contract
$1000-1200 per day | Work from home up to 4 days per week
Front End Focused / React, TypeScript, GoLang, GraphQL, AWS

12-month rolling Federal Gov contract for Tech Lead with deep skills in React, TypeScript - front end focus / AWS / DevOps / SAFe / GraphQL, GoLang /

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Technical Lead, Digital Innovation (12-month Contract)

at Defence Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Newly created role
Join a small, venture-style team
Genuine end-to-end ownership

We're looking to take an idea, test it with real people, build it, put it into market, learn what works, and then make it better.

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Software Engineer

at Murdoch Children's Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$90,521 - $113,587 p.a plus super

Develop modern solutions using React, Python and AWS
Contribute to research that improves child health globally
Join a collaborative and innovative technology team

Take ownership of impactful engineering projects in a purpose-driven environment!

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Software Engineer, AI Coding Tasks (Contract)

at Askable

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$1,400 per year

Build AI coding tasks from codebases you know well to measure and train AI models.

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three days ago

Principal Java Software Developer

at Calleo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

AUD 1000 - 1200 per day

Multiple locations - VIC, ACT, NSW, QLD, and SA
Baseline security clearance required
Long term contract – 12 months + 2x 12-month extensions

Technical leadership role for an Principal Java Dev working for a high-profile Fed Gov Dept on impactful projects | Circa. $1k -1.2k per day inc super

Recruited byRaj Singh

23d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Head of Digital

at Ports Victoria

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$240,938 – $310,385 per year

Develop and lead a team of passionate individuals
Define the future digital space of Ports Vic
Engage and grow Ports Vic future operational directions

Lead the digital, technology, data and cyber security functions through transformation and into the future.

13d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Troocoo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Open to market rates

Federal Government Client
Multiple Contract Opportunities up to 12-months
SAP CRM / S/4HANA experience

Oversee the development of software & technical design, and implement strategy to ensure high quality code.

Recruited byJayde Elliott

29d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Paxus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Up to $1200 p.d. + super

Seeking an experienced Snr Software Engineer to join a large enterprise in a newly created role, to assist the delivery of modern cloud-native tech!

3d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

IT Software Project Manager - AI & Digital

at Randstad Sourceright AU

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Iconic Australian household brand.
Initial 6 month contract - ongoing.
Competitive rates.

Drive software & AI initiatives across projects, leading vendor delivery and collaborating with key business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

22d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Project Manager - Technology

at FinXL IT Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

We are seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager with deep domain knowledge in Australian superannuation.

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Objectstar Software Engineer (Developer)

at HiTech Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$$$ Rewarding Hourly Rates

Objectstar, COBOL & Mainframe Development opportunities
12-month contract with the view to be extended!
ACT, VIC & SA – Hybrid working arrangements

Develop and support critical Objectstar and mainframe applications in a Federal Government environment.

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

at TLH Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$950 per day + Super

Service NSW
8 month contarct with possible extension
$950 per day + Super

Senior full-stack contract with Service NSW. Build APIs and React apps with Java or Kotlin and Spring Boot. $950/day plus super in Sydney. Start ASAP.

9d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Principal Developer

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Contract role
Hybrid arrangements
Competitive day rate

Looking for a Principal Developer to work on a migration project. You will lead development activities and provide technical direction.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Integration Technical Lead (AWS & API)

at Aurec

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Integration Technical Lead (AWS, API) with Utilities experience, 10+ yrs experience driving complex ESB, event-driven architectures, & DevOps delivery

2d ago

Listed seven days ago