External Audit Manager Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Audit Committee Member - Expression of Interest

This is a Contract/Temp job

Strengthen public health governance
Influence risk, compliance and financial integrity
Apply your expertise in an advisory role

Strengthen public health governance
Influence risk, compliance and financial integrity
Apply your expertise in an advisory role

Providing independent assurance contributing to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of EHA's financial & risk management & governance matters.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

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Listed six days ago

Group Manager Audit & Assurance

at VicTrack

This is a Contract/Temp job

Docklands, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

3-year PESES-1 contract

Flexible work environment | hybrid work
Comprehensive health & wellness programs
Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities

Flexible work environment | hybrid work
Comprehensive health & wellness programs
Free access to on-site gym and end of trip facilities

The challenges of our fast-growing sector put our people at the front of some of Victoria’s most exciting projects.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Manager (Audit Services)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$147,769 - $156,144 per annum

Temporary – 4 months with possibility of extension, Full Time
$147,769 - $156,144 per annum
36.25 hour work week, Leave Loading and Employee wellbeing programs

Temporary – 4 months with possibility of extension, Full Time
$147,769 - $156,144 per annum
36.25 hour work week, Leave Loading and Employee wellbeing programs

As the Manager (Audit Services), you will lead a high-performing team to deliver strategic audit and advisory services & oversee audit projects.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Audit and Compliance Coordinator

at Hays | Policy & Strategy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$559.67 - $618.43 per day + super

Contract until May 2027
Daily rate $559.67 - $618.43 + super
Hybrid working environment

Contract until May 2027
Daily rate $559.67 - $618.43 + super
Hybrid working environment

Are you an experienced audit professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills?

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

External Auditor

at Perigon Group Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

3 Month Contract with possibility to extend
Amazing Work Life Balance
Phenomenal company culture and easy to access office location.

3 Month Contract with possibility to extend
Amazing Work Life Balance
Phenomenal company culture and easy to access office location.

Are you an immediately available Accountant with External Audit experience? Come join a highly reputable company on a Temporary basis. Apply Now!!!

Recruited byCamillo Oculto

subClassification: Audit - ExternalAudit - External

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist - Obligations & Governance

at empire group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$800 to $1051 per day plus superannuation

Build & manage Obligations Register
Governance & compliance reporting
Brisbane CBD | Risk uplift focus

Build & manage Obligations Register
Governance & compliance reporting
Brisbane CBD | Risk uplift focus

Senior Risk & Compliance Specialist role focused on building obligations registers, governance, compliance, and risk uplift.

Recruited byPauline Stephens

subClassification: Risk ConsultingRisk Consulting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Audit Committee Member - Expression of Interest

at Eastern Health Authority

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Peters, Adelaide SA

Strengthen public health governance
Influence risk, compliance and financial integrity
Apply your expertise in an advisory role

Strengthen public health governance
Influence risk, compliance and financial integrity
Apply your expertise in an advisory role

Providing independent assurance contributing to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of EHA's financial & risk management & governance matters.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

10d ago

Listed five hours ago

Principal Consultant - Risk Management

at Randstad - Finance & Accounting

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$1k - $1200 p.d. + Super

Principal Consultant - Risk & Compliance required for a consulting firm providing risk and governance services to large clients.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

5h ago

Listed five hours ago

Corporate Risk and Governance Senior Analyst

at AIA Australia Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Join a progressive company
Operating in 18 markets across Asia-Pacific
Hybrid work model (WFH and in office)

Join a progressive company
Operating in 18 markets across Asia-Pacific
Hybrid work model (WFH and in office)

BE THE DIFFERENCE At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better – because there’s no limit to how far ‘better�

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

5h ago

Listed one day ago

EL1/APS 6 Senior Fraud Investigators

at face2face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$70.00 - $100.00 p/h + super

Conduct complex investigations with meaningful real-world impact
12 Month Contract - Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity for travel and diverse operational field activities

Conduct complex investigations with meaningful real-world impact
12 Month Contract - Flexible working arrangements
Opportunity for travel and diverse operational field activities

Lead complex investigations, prepare briefs and evidence, and make a real impact supporting integrity and compliance outcomes.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Risk Manager

at First People Recruitment Solutions

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
Located in Canberra, ACT
Minimum Baseline required

EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
Located in Canberra, ACT
Minimum Baseline required

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subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed eight days ago

Compliance Project Manager

at Randstad - Banking & Financial Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Remote Role 12 Month Contract in compliance and Mortgage broking

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

8d ago

Listed five hours ago

Risk Manager

at Compas Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Lead risk management across a high-profile infrastructure program
ACT-based 12-month contract with possible 6-month extension
Baseline clearance required for this strategic governance role

Lead risk management across a high-profile infrastructure program
ACT-based 12-month contract with possible 6-month extension
Baseline clearance required for this strategic governance role

Lead risk, assurance and governance across a complex ACT infrastructure program. Baseline clearance required.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

5h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Analyst - Performance Audit

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$60-$65 + super per hour

6 months contract role
Deliver performance audits that support transparency, accountability
Use your analytical, research and stakeholder engagement skills

6 months contract role
Deliver performance audits that support transparency, accountability
Use your analytical, research and stakeholder engagement skills

Commercially minded and analytically strong professionals required to contribute to high-impact performance audit work.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

Audit & Risk Committee Independent Member

at City of Adelaide

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Members will be remunerated at $500 per meeting.

Be a bigger part of our amazing city.
A position that helps shape the future.
One Independent Member position.

Be a bigger part of our amazing city.
A position that helps shape the future.
One Independent Member position.

Help shape good governance at the City of Adelaide as an independent Audit & Risk Committee Member. Apply your expertise to Council oversight.

subClassification: Audit - ExternalAudit - External

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Consultant - Operational Risk & Compliance (CPS 230)

at Randstad - Finance & Accounting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

competitive daily rate

Drive major APRA CPS230 compliance for a Big 4 bank. Shape critical sourcing and resilience frameworks in a flexible, collaborative team environment.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

10d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Financial Crime Compliance Consultant

at Launch Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

6 Month Contract
Remote (Candidates must be located in NSW or VIC)
Competitive Day Rate

6 Month Contract
Remote (Candidates must be located in NSW or VIC)
Competitive Day Rate

Join a leading Financial Services Organisation on an exciting project!

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

7h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Risk and Controls Manager (12-month contract)

at Mars Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$600 - $650 p.d. including superannuation

Line 1 Risk
Sydney CBD
Global financial services organisation

Line 1 Risk
Sydney CBD
Global financial services organisation

Exciting contract opportunity for first-line Risk professionals!

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

15d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Payroll Compliance Manager

at Appreciating Recruitment Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Up to $180k + Super

Help to shape and govern Payroll compliance across a large ASX business.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

12h ago

Listed six hours ago

Assistant Risk Manger / Risk Manager (1 year contract)

at Bank of China

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Comprehensive Risk Management

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

6h ago

Listed six days ago

Payroll Compliance Manager

at people2people - Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$160,000 – $180,000 per year

Payroll Compliance Manager | 12‑month FTC | Audit, remediation & governance focus in a complex enterprise payroll environment.

subClassification: PayrollPayroll

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

6d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Investigator

at Hays | Human Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Attractive hourly rate
Opportunity to work for a State Government organisation
Brisbane CBD location

Attractive hourly rate
Opportunity to work for a State Government organisation
Brisbane CBD location

Join a leading Queensland Government organisation committed to community safety as a Senior Investigator

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Manager, Risk & Data Insights

at Colonial First State Investments Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

An inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success
Great team culture and working environment
Sydney CBD location with hybrid working

An inspiring environment that encourages development and celebrates success
Great team culture and working environment
Sydney CBD location with hybrid working

This role reports into the Executive Director of Risk Transformation.

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Risk Specialist - Risk Systems, Data & Reporting

at empire group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$750.00 to $820.00 per day plus superannuation

Risk systems & reporting uplift
Governance, analytics & insights
Brisbane CBD | Strategic Line 2 role

Risk systems & reporting uplift
Governance, analytics & insights
Brisbane CBD | Strategic Line 2 role

Senior Risk Specialist opportunity focused on risk systems, governance, reporting, analytics, and data quality uplift.

Recruited byPauline Stephens

subClassification: Risk ConsultingRisk Consulting

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Quality, Clinical & Risk Officer (Fixed Term, Part Time 12 Months)

at Southcare Inc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manning, Perth WA

Competitive Salary with S/P Benefits up to $15,900 + 12% Super + L/Loading 17.5%
On-site Parking, close to bus and rail
Join a collaborative and values driven organisation

Competitive Salary with S/P Benefits up to $15,900 + 12% Super + L/Loading 17.5%
On-site Parking, close to bus and rail
Join a collaborative and values driven organisation

We are looking for an organised, detail focused and proactive Quality, Clinical & Risk Officer on 12-month Fixed Term Contract

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

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

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Director (Strategy, Performance, Risk and Governance)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$166,623 - $174,339 p.a.

Temporary, Flexible Full-time role with possible extension
12.75% Superannuation, 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading allowance
Salary packaging and flexible working arrangements available

Temporary, Flexible Full-time role with possible extension
12.75% Superannuation, 4 weeks annual leave + leave loading allowance
Salary packaging and flexible working arrangements available

As Director (SPRG), you will manage a multifunctional area, align TMR’s strategy, drive governance, and support decisions

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Contract Auditor (6 - 9 months)

at HTG Partners

Be an early applicant

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Victoria Park, Perth WA

Friendly firm culture and flexible environment
School friendly hours available
Small cohesive team

Friendly firm culture and flexible environment
School friendly hours available
Small cohesive team

Lean on your Audit experience to return to the workforce in a flexible role in a small friendly work environment.

subClassification: Audit - ExternalAudit - External

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Consultant

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$800 - $850 p.d. incl Superannuation

Join a major financial crime compliance uplift program within banking.
Remote FCC contract role working across AML, sanctions, fraud & controls.
Seeking FCC specialists with strong control testing and AML expertise.

Join a major financial crime compliance uplift program within banking.
Remote FCC contract role working across AML, sanctions, fraud & controls.
Seeking FCC specialists with strong control testing and AML expertise.

Remote FCC contract role focused on AML, sanctions, fraud & compliance control testing in banking.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Finance Manager

at AXR Recruitment & Search

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Statutory accounts and disclosures
Reconciliations, journals and audit support
Big 4 audit or business services background

Statutory accounts and disclosures
Reconciliations, journals and audit support
Big 4 audit or business services background

Senior Finance Manager contract supporting statutory accounts, reconciliations and technical reporting for a PE-backed tech group.

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Manager – Operations and Transition

at Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $180,000 per year

Work directly with the CEO during CRCNA’s final transition phase
Lead governance, operations and strategic delivery functions
Help shape the legacy of research across northern Australia

Work directly with the CEO during CRCNA’s final transition phase
Lead governance, operations and strategic delivery functions
Help shape the legacy of research across northern Australia

Lead operational delivery, governance and transition activities for one of northern Australia’s leading research and development organisations.

subClassification: Management - VocationalManagement - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Senior Manager Finance

at Portable Long Service Authority

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12 months Fixed term - VPS Grade 6.1

Join an evolving regulator protecting worker entitlements
Hybrid work options and work–life balance
Bendigo or Melbourne location

Join an evolving regulator protecting worker entitlements
Hybrid work options and work–life balance
Bendigo or Melbourne location

The Senior Manager, Finance provides strategic financial direction to support the Authority's sustainability, integrity and compliance.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

30d+ ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Senior Privacy Lead

at QBE

Be an early applicant

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Senior Privacy Lead 9 Month FTC Global Insurance Company

subClassification: ActuarialActuarial

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

11h ago

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