Discovery Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Junior and Project Exploration Geologists

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

We are seeking field ready Junior and Project Exploration Geologists to complete exploration campaigns on the east coast of Australia and PNG

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed one day ago

Business Analyst

at Recruitment Hive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$130 - $150 Phr Inc Super - Weekly Pays

Multiple Positions - Multiple locations
Must Have Familiarity With LIMS
Baseline Clearance Required - ASAP Start

Multiple Positions - Multiple locations
Must Have Familiarity With LIMS
Baseline Clearance Required - ASAP Start

Lead end to end business analysis activities for the LIMS project including discovery, analysis, documentation and validation

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Geologist

at Great Southern Mining Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Refer to the company's website at www.gsml.com.au for a summary of the projects and the exciting 6 months ahead.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Data Engineer / Data Modeller

at D2i Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$155,000 – $180,000 per year

D2i Consulting is seeking a highly capable Senior Data Engineer / Data Modeller

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed thirty one minutes ago

Mass Spectrometry Lead

at Murdoch University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murdoch, Perth WA

$131854 - $137976 p.a. + 17% super

Lead world-class Mass Spectrometry infrastructure and capability
Own end-to-end operations with a focus on ISO/IEC quality assurance
Shape the future of precision bioscience through facility leadership

Lead world-class Mass Spectrometry infrastructure and capability
Own end-to-end operations with a focus on ISO/IEC quality assurance
Shape the future of precision bioscience through facility leadership

Take the lead in Mass Spectrometry at the Australian National Phenome Centre and help us shape the future of discovery

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

31m ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Product Discovery Analyst

at Opus Recruitment Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

AUD 800 - 950 per day

Immediate Start
Hybrid Work: 3 days in office per week
Likelihood of Extension

Immediate Start
Hybrid Work: 3 days in office per week
Likelihood of Extension

Initial 6 Month Contract within a regulatory Agri-Tech business analysing and prioritising initiatives before they reach delivery

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

14d ago

Listed twenty nine minutes ago

Academic Specialist in Protein Production

at The University Of Melbourne

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlton, Melbourne VIC

$124656 - $176065 p.a. + plus 17% super

Drive structural genomics research outcomes
Lead high-impact protein production workflows
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

Drive structural genomics research outcomes
Lead high-impact protein production workflows
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

Lead high-throughput protein expression and purification workflows that underpin a major structural genomics program.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

29m ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$104,917 - $112,487 (ALA.6 - ALA.8) + 17% super

4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Advance climate‑positive solutions by decoding how native plants, microbes and minerals stabilise soil carbon.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15h ago

Listed one day ago

Solution Architect (Sharepoint Online / AI)

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Location: Brisbane, CBD (2 days WFH per week)
Contract: 6 month contract + 6 month extension
Rate: $1150- $1250 per day inc. super

Location: Brisbane, CBD (2 days WFH per week)
Contract: 6 month contract + 6 month extension
Rate: $1150- $1250 per day inc. super

Talent is currently seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a global engineering & infrastructure organisation based in Brisbane, CBD.

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Experience Architect - Salesforce

at Bluefin Resources Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 700 - 800 per day

Lead discovery and define journeys across Salesforce programs, aligning stakeholders and setting clear experience direction

subClassification: Web Development & ProductionWeb Development & Production

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

1d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

UX Designer

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Directly influence customer access and digital engagement at scale
Lead UX discovery and research across login, registration, and customer journeys
3 MONTH CONTRACT | IMMEDIATE START

Directly influence customer access and digital engagement at scale
Lead UX discovery and research across login, registration, and customer journeys
3 MONTH CONTRACT | IMMEDIATE START

Drive engagement, simplify customer journeys, and improve end-to-end digital usability across high traffic platform

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

21h ago

Listed two days ago

Payroll Business Analyst

at Collaborate Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Rocks, Sydney NSW

3 month contract with a view to extend| Based in North Parramatta
Experience in mapping and documenting AS IS and TO BE payroll processes
Work on major payroll transformation or remediation projects| Hybrid role

3 month contract with a view to extend| Based in North Parramatta
Experience in mapping and documenting AS IS and TO BE payroll processes
Work on major payroll transformation or remediation projects| Hybrid role

Hybrid role-3 days onsite role |Australian citizen or PR|On site parking

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2d ago

Listed four hours ago

ICT Process Analyst

at Grampians Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

$55.91 per hour

Lead a team | Drive innovation and improvement
Fast-paced role | Use your communication skills
Enjoy attractive benefits including salary packaging, monthly ADO + more.

Lead a team | Drive innovation and improvement
Fast-paced role | Use your communication skills
Enjoy attractive benefits including salary packaging, monthly ADO + more.

Benefit from salary packaging + access to our social club and participate in staff fitness programs to promote a healthy work-life balance.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

4h ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Product Owner

at oOh!

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

Technical Product Owner is needed to join our team at oOH! media.

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

3d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Technical Sales Representative

at Nomadis Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

We are looking for a driven Technical Sales Representative to lead our sales efforts in Australia.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

22d ago

Listed fourteen 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 Blewitt Laboratory in the Genetics and Gene Regulation Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

OT/Cyber Business Analyst

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$123 - $123.4 p.h. + 7.6 hour day - rate + super

Lead OT and cyber security initiatives supporting critical infrastructure
Drive discovery, requirements, and business analysis across OT and cyber
12 month contract - $123.40 per hour

Lead OT and cyber security initiatives supporting critical infrastructure
Drive discovery, requirements, and business analysis across OT and cyber
12 month contract - $123.40 per hour

Brisbane public sector role for an OT Cyber Security Business Analyst delivering secure, resilient OT and cyber solutions.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Service Designer

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$900 - $1k p.d. + + super

Work for a leading financial organisation
Gain exposure to using leading AI technology
Day-rate contract role paying up to 970 + super

Work for a leading financial organisation
Gain exposure to using leading AI technology
Day-rate contract role paying up to 970 + super

Join a leading financial organisation as a Senior Service Designer shaping enterprise customer strategy.

subClassification: Web & Interaction DesignWeb & Interaction Design

classification: Design & Architecture(Design & Architecture)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Officer - Health & Recovery

at WorkSafe Victoria

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geelong, South West Coast VIC(Hybrid)

$124,535 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full time, fixed term (until 28/05/2027)
Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home - 3 days a week in office)

$124,535 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full time, fixed term (until 28/05/2027)
Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home - 3 days a week in office)

Come and join an energised and positive workplace which makes a difference to all Victorians.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed five days ago