Executive Director Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Non Executive Director - Independent Chair

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Provide strategic leadership & goverance oversight
Lead a complex, multi-stakeholder research & health environment
Partner with the CEO and Board to drive innovation and long-term impact

Provide strategic leadership & goverance oversight
Lead a complex, multi-stakeholder research & health environment
Partner with the CEO and Board to drive innovation and long-term impact

Chair the Board of a leading Australian medical research organisation driving innovation in health research, clinical translation & commercialisation.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Independent Specialist Directors - 2 positions

at Jamukurnu Yapalikurnu Aboriginal Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Perth, Perth WA

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal corporations during a period of strategic growth & governance reform.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Listed nine days ago

Non Executive Director - Independent Chair

at Troocoo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Provide strategic leadership & goverance oversight
Lead a complex, multi-stakeholder research & health environment
Partner with the CEO and Board to drive innovation and long-term impact

Provide strategic leadership & goverance oversight
Lead a complex, multi-stakeholder research & health environment
Partner with the CEO and Board to drive innovation and long-term impact

Chair the Board of a leading Australian medical research organisation driving innovation in health research, clinical translation & commercialisation.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Executive Director, Infrastructure and Economic Development

at Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership and Multiculturalism

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$189,362 to $206,917 p.a.

Lead place based infrastructure and economic development for First Nations
Drive Closing the Gap outcomes through partnership and delivery excellence
Influence statewide reform and advise Ministers on complex portfolios

Lead place based infrastructure and economic development for First Nations
Drive Closing the Gap outcomes through partnership and delivery excellence
Influence statewide reform and advise Ministers on complex portfolios

Lead large scale impact. Achieve real results. Create lasting economic outcomes for First Nations communities.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Director, Service Programs

at Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$166,623 - $174,339 per annum

Fixed term temporary
$166,623 - $174,339 per annum
Plus employee superannution contributions and annual leave loading

Fixed term temporary
$166,623 - $174,339 per annum
Plus employee superannution contributions and annual leave loading

The Digital Customer (Smart Service Queensland) team provides digitally enabled whole-of-government services to the Queensland public.

subClassification: Customer Service - Call CentreCustomer Service - Call Centre

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Executive Director, Critical Care and Clinical Support Services

at Metro North Hospital & Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

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Lead one of Australia’s largest, high-impact critical care services
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Drive innovation, research and statewide clinical excellence

Lead one of Australia’s largest, high-impact critical care services
Super up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Drive innovation, research and statewide clinical excellence

Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with RBWH’s strategic vision

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Executive Director, The Men's Project

at Jesuit Social Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative executive leader who can guide a growing body of national work.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

General Manager - Enterprise Division

at Foundation Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Lead a diverse enterprise portfolio with strategic and operational oversight
Drive sustainable employment, commercial growth, and community outcomes
Executive leadership role with remote community engagement across the NT

Lead a diverse enterprise portfolio with strategic and operational oversight
Drive sustainable employment, commercial growth, and community outcomes
Executive leadership role with remote community engagement across the NT

Lead a diverse enterprise portfolio driving sustainable growth, employment and community impact across the NT.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Executive Officer

at Ashdown People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$70-$100/hr + super | 3 Month Initial Contract

Executive Officer to support the Executive Director, Regulatory Capability and Harm Prevention

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Executive Officer

at 1 and One Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Senior advisory role supporting executive leadership. Drive communications, stakeholder engagement and delivery across a fast-moving team.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Independent Specialist Directors - 2 positions

at Jamukurnu Yapalikurnu Aboriginal Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Perth, Perth WA

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s leading Aboriginal corporations during a period of strategic growth & governance reform.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Board Director

at Animal Welfare League SA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Shape the future of a trusted South Australian organisation
Use your expertise to create meaningful social impact
Join a purpose-driven Board with genuine influence

Shape the future of a trusted South Australian organisation
Use your expertise to create meaningful social impact
Join a purpose-driven Board with genuine influence

Join the Board of the AWL and help shape the future of animal welfare, community impact and sustainable growth.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

EL2 Director, Policy & Strategy

at Hays | Policy & Strategy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Federal Government Opportunity
Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement
Opportunity until end of December 2026

Federal Government Opportunity
Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement
Opportunity until end of December 2026

Hybrid Director Opportunity with Federal Government Agency

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed five days ago

Program Director

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Fortitude Valley
Competitive Salary
Generous Superannuation

Fortitude Valley
Competitive Salary
Generous Superannuation

Outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Program Director to lead and oversee the delivery of large scale, complex business integration program.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Associate Director - University Governance

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$158k - $165k p.a. + superannuation

Randstad is seeking experienced, passionate governance and secretariat professionals for an opportunity within the Higher Education sector.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed five days ago

Director, People Services

at Victorian Department of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$232,790 - $298,488 p.a. including employer super

Direct and oversee the People Services unit
Five (5) year executive employment contract
$232,790 - $298,488 p.a. including employer superannuation

Direct and oversee the People Services unit
Five (5) year executive employment contract
$232,790 - $298,488 p.a. including employer superannuation

Direct and oversee the People Services unit, ensuring efficient delivery of HR partnering, organisational development, workplace relations and more.

subClassification: Management - InternalManagement - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

5d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director, Technology Enablement

at Indigenous Business Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Transformation Change Director

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

$1500 - $1800 p.a.

Are you a senior Change Leader who thrives at the intersection of organisational maturity, large scale assets and complex corporate transformation?

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Executive Director Marketing

at Beilby Downing Teal

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$211,558 + super

Work with talented, passionate and creative people
Premier tourism and destination marketing leadership opportunity
5 year contract, salary of $211,558 + super

Work with talented, passionate and creative people
Premier tourism and destination marketing leadership opportunity
5 year contract, salary of $211,558 + super

Visionary, globally minded marketing leader being sought to lead a high-performing team at the forefront of destination marketing

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

EL2 Director, Policy & Strategy

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Are you a strategic professional with leadership skills & the ability to drive critical, high profile policy reform to achieve optimal outcomes?

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Board Chair and Director Opportunities

at Relationships Australia Western Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Leederville, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Remunerated Board appointment
Three-year appointments, up to a maximum term of nine years
Respected for-purpose organisation

Remunerated Board appointment
Three-year appointments, up to a maximum term of nine years
Respected for-purpose organisation

Relationships Australia WA is recruiting two Directors, with one appointment intended to assume the role of Board Chair

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

15d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Director Development Services

at Town of Claremont

This is a Contract/Temp job

Claremont, Perth WA

$180,000 to $216,000 per year

Number 1 Local Government
15% superannuation
Access to the Gym and Claremont Aquatic Centre included

Number 1 Local Government
15% superannuation
Access to the Gym and Claremont Aquatic Centre included

Step into a pivotal executive role. As Director, provide strategic leadership across our Planning, Building & Environmental Health teams

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

17d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director, Technology Enablement

at Indigenous Business Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Non-Executive Director (Clinical) - Remote

at Harwell Home Care

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

Shape the future of community and home-based aged care services
Join a collaborative Board driving quality, safety, and growth
Flexible Non-Executive role with strategic sector-wide impact

Shape the future of community and home-based aged care services
Join a collaborative Board driving quality, safety, and growth
Flexible Non-Executive role with strategic sector-wide impact

Provide strategic clinical governance and Board oversight to support safe, high-quality community and home-based care services across Australia.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director, Technology Enablement

at Indigenous Business Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Chief Executive Officer - City of Nedlands

at Beilby Downing Teal

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

Steer the City with commitment, integrity and energy
Advocacy, leadership and a community focus
SAT Band 2 TRP $246,467 - $383,393 on a contract of five years

Steer the City with commitment, integrity and energy
Advocacy, leadership and a community focus
SAT Band 2 TRP $246,467 - $383,393 on a contract of five years

Partner with the newly Elected Mayor and Councillors to repair and rebuild the City of Nedlands.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director, Technology Enablement

at Indigenous Business Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Director Estate Services

at Governor's Establishment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$176,356 per annum + super

Unique, one of a kind position
Beautiful, historic workplace in the heart of Perth
Opportunity to support the Governor of WA

Unique, one of a kind position
Beautiful, historic workplace in the heart of Perth
Opportunity to support the Governor of WA

If you have deep experience in facilities management, an understanding of heritage and executive leadership, then this opportunity could be for you.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed ten days ago

Director, Technology Enablement

at Indigenous Business Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Work with an organisation that drives financial inclusion and economic empowerment with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Director of Product

at Randstad - Sales & Marketing

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1200 - $1600 p.d.

Are you a visionary leader with a gift for cutting through complexity?

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Client Services

at Relationships Australia NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Leadership role - lead strategy execution and operational excellence
Purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in communities
Drive performance and enhance client outcomes

Leadership role - lead strategy execution and operational excellence
Purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in communities
Drive performance and enhance client outcomes

Drive strategy, operational excellence, and commercial performance while leading teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused services.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Executive Manager Infrastructure

at Shire of Kondinin

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kondinin, Northam & Wheatbelt WA

Lead infrastructure strategy in vibrant WA community. Flexible work, professional growth, meaningful impact.

subClassification: Local GovernmentLocal Government

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

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