External Relations Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Principal Consultant Workplace Relations (Fixed Term, 12 months)

at Fire Rescue Victoria

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$139,195 – $153,526 p.a. plus superannuation

• Collaborative team environment
• Rewarding and community focused organisation
• Great work life balance and a friendly professional workplace culture

• Collaborative team environment
• Rewarding and community focused organisation
• Great work life balance and a friendly professional workplace culture

Steer your career towards excellence as the Principal Consultant Workplace Relations at FRV.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

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This is a featured job

People Business Partner

at City of Melbourne

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$118,000 – $132,000 per year

10 month Parental backfill opportunity
Play a key role in a supportive and values driven team
Melbourne's premier inner city council

10 month Parental backfill opportunity
Play a key role in a supportive and values driven team
Melbourne's premier inner city council

We are seeking a high energy People Business Partner with sound judgement and innovative thinking to work within an evolving culture and great team!

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

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Listed nine days ago

Industrial Relations Senior Advisor

at Charterhouse

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$64 per hour + super

NSW government l 3 months with potential to extend l CBD with 2 days WFH

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

9d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Senior Employee Relations Advisor

at Independent Schools Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Make a meaningful impact across Queensland’s independent schooling sector.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

10h ago

Listed one day ago

Industrial Relations & Compliance Specialist

at KFC Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Frenchs Forest, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Rare in-house IR compliance role with franchisor-scale complexity
Strengthen IR governance across awards, EAs, systems and controls
High-impact 2-year contract | Hybrid, 2 days/week in Frenchs Forest

Rare in-house IR compliance role with franchisor-scale complexity
Strengthen IR governance across awards, EAs, systems and controls
High-impact 2-year contract | Hybrid, 2 days/week in Frenchs Forest

Growing IR function that is central to how KFC manages IR compliance. Help shape the systems, controls and capability that prevent IR risk at scale!

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

People and Culture Advisor

at On The Run

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kensington, Adelaide SA

Join a growing national business with strong career opportunities.
Provide trusted advice across ER, compliance and performance matters.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence workplace outcomes.

Join a growing national business with strong career opportunities.
Provide trusted advice across ER, compliance and performance matters.
Build strong stakeholder relationships and influence workplace outcomes.

Support leaders across employee relations, performance and compliance while driving fair, consistent and positive workplace outcomes.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

6d ago

Listed nine days ago

Employee and Industrial Relations Manager

at City of Perth

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Negotiable Salary

Perth CBD Location
Deliver expert ER leadership.
Competitive Negotiable Salary

Perth CBD Location
Deliver expert ER leadership.
Competitive Negotiable Salary

Shape the organisation's employee and industrial relations strategy and ensuring alignment with the City's strategic direction.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Principal Stakeholder Engagement Officer

at Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$133,603 to $143,125 p.a.

Full-time temporary until 1 June 2027
$5,121.00 to $5,486.00 per fortnight
Generous superannuation

Full-time temporary until 1 June 2027
$5,121.00 to $5,486.00 per fortnight
Generous superannuation

Join DETSI as a Principal Stakeholder Engagement Officer, providing strategic advice to support delivery of key departmental priorities.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Employee Relations Specialist

at Peoplecorp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Chatswood, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Employee Advisory Experience Required | North Sydney Location
$50 - $55 + Super per hour | 2-3 Month Temporary Assingment
Supportive, values driven organisation

Employee Advisory Experience Required | North Sydney Location
$50 - $55 + Super per hour | 2-3 Month Temporary Assingment
Supportive, values driven organisation

We are seeking an immediately available employee relations advisor to join a values driven business in Chatswood for a period of 2-3 months.

Recruited byRian Thomas

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

6d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Government Relations Advisor

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Up to $62.10 p.h.

Immediate Start, Dynamic Team
Parliamentary/Ministerial Briefings exp - ESSENTIAL
Short Term Contract, $62/hr

Immediate Start, Dynamic Team
Parliamentary/Ministerial Briefings exp - ESSENTIAL
Short Term Contract, $62/hr

Are you a highly skilled communicator and writer with a strong understanding of government processes? THIS IS THE ROLE FOR YOU!

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

AO6 Senior Communications Advisor

at Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

$79.19-$84.56 ph + Super (38 hrs per week, PAYG)

Nerang, Gold Coast office 4211
Lead a small Communications and Engagement team.
01/06/2026 to 31/12/2026 (possible extension/s)

Nerang, Gold Coast office 4211
Lead a small Communications and Engagement team.
01/06/2026 to 31/12/2026 (possible extension/s)

Lead communications, community engagement, and strategic media advice for road infrastructure projects.

Recruited bySam Rubino

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Communications Advisor

at Quality People

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

Top $'s Paid ! Contract extensions available !

Our client URGENTLY requires a Communications Advisor for 6months + Contracts in Nerang.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Strategic Communication Officer

at First People Recruitment Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
Located in Canberra, ACT
Minimum NV1 Required

EL1 hourly rate contract, 12-months + possible extension
Located in Canberra, ACT
Minimum NV1 Required

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subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

EL1/2 Senior Education and Skills Adviser/s

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$100 - $137 p.h. + plus superannuation

As a Senior Adviser, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to providing critical policy advice, designing strategic investments

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Principal Consultant Workplace Relations (Fixed Term, 12 months)

at Fire Rescue Victoria

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$139,195 – $153,526 p.a. plus superannuation

• Collaborative team environment
• Rewarding and community focused organisation
• Great work life balance and a friendly professional workplace culture

• Collaborative team environment
• Rewarding and community focused organisation
• Great work life balance and a friendly professional workplace culture

Steer your career towards excellence as the Principal Consultant Workplace Relations at FRV.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

29d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Communications Advisor

at Capital Talent Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gold Coast QLD(Hybrid)

$79 – $85 per hour

6 month contract with possible 6 month extension, working on a large project with a QLD Govt Dept. Based on the Gold Coast with hybrid flexibility.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

16d ago

Listed six days ago

People Business Partner

at City of Melbourne

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$118,000 – $132,000 per year

10 month Parental backfill opportunity
Play a key role in a supportive and values driven team
Melbourne's premier inner city council

10 month Parental backfill opportunity
Play a key role in a supportive and values driven team
Melbourne's premier inner city council

We are seeking a high energy People Business Partner with sound judgement and innovative thinking to work within an evolving culture and great team!

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Government Relations Advisor

at Randstad - Finance & Accounting

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Up to $62.10 p.h.

Are you a highly skilled communicator and writer with a strong understanding of government processes? THIS IS THE ROLE FOR YOU!

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Workplace Relations officer (QLD Government)

at DFP Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 69.21 per hour, Supportive team

$69.21 per hour + super
QLD Government - Based Brisbane CBD
6-months view to extend

$69.21 per hour + super
QLD Government - Based Brisbane CBD
6-months view to extend

Fantastic supportive team, loads of variety in this role

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Policy Officer

at Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$119,802 to $127,941 p.a.

Shape volunteering policy and reform for Queensland communities.
Work with an inclusive team with strong stakeholder partnerships.
Flexible full-time work with development and sector impact.

Shape volunteering policy and reform for Queensland communities.
Work with an inclusive team with strong stakeholder partnerships.
Flexible full-time work with development and sector impact.

Be part of a team that drives meaningful change and delivers real outcomes for Queensland communities.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Economic Development Officer

at Austcorp Executive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Belmont, Perth WA

$62.00 per hour + Super

Economic Development Officer
7 month Contract | Full Time | Cloverdale
$62.00 per hour + Super

Economic Development Officer
7 month Contract | Full Time | Cloverdale
$62.00 per hour + Super

We are seeking a motivated professional with demonstrated experience in an economic development role.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

A04 Communications officer

at Osborne Richardson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Yes

Work from anywhere in QLD! Join a leading state government training org as a Comms Officer. Digital, social, web & more. 6 months + extension!

subClassification: Internal CommunicationsInternal Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Corporate Partnerships Executive - 12 Month Contract

at Gradability PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$80.000 - $90,000 plus superannuation

Gradability, Australia's largest employability specialist is seeking a skilled business development professional to grow Industry partnerships.

subClassification: Marketing Assistants/CoordinatorsMarketing Assistants/Coordinators

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Change and Communications Manager

at Praemium Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead change for a major enterprise platform transformation program
Broad exposure across PMO, technology, operations and communications
Flexible part-time 12-month role in a collaborative hybrid environment

Lead change for a major enterprise platform transformation program
Broad exposure across PMO, technology, operations and communications
Flexible part-time 12-month role in a collaborative hybrid environment

Lead change and communications for a major platform transformation in a part-time 12-month FTC within financial services

subClassification: OtherOther

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

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Communications Advisor

at Quality People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nerang, Gold Coast QLD

Top $'s Paid ! Contract extensions available !

Our client URGENTLY requires a Senior Communications Advisor for a 7 months + Contract in Nerang.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

A07 Principal Advisor (Social Outcomes)

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Up to $94.66 p.h. + Super

$94.66 per hour + Super
12-month contract with possible extension and flexible working arrangements
Brisbane CBD Location

$94.66 per hour + Super
12-month contract with possible extension and flexible working arrangements
Brisbane CBD Location

Provide senior advice on social outcomes, lead reporting and governance, partner with contractors and communities.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Partnerships & Engagement Advisor

at Hays | Marketing

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Hourly rate plus superannuation

Support strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement across key projects
Coordinate agreements, reporting and engagement initiatives with stakeholders
Immediate 7-month temporary role within a collaborative Adelaide CBD team

Support strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement across key projects
Coordinate agreements, reporting and engagement initiatives with stakeholders
Immediate 7-month temporary role within a collaborative Adelaide CBD team

Join a respected organisation in a 7-month temporary assignment supporting partnership engagement and strategic stakeholder initiatives.

subClassification: Marketing CommunicationsMarketing Communications

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

3d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Policy Officer

at Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Research, develop, and evaluate policies and play a role in shaping policy to ensure they are aligned with relevant goals.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8h ago

Listed one day ago

People & Culture Coordinator

at Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

plus super and salary packaging

Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charity
Fixed-term full-time position available until September 2027
Candidates available to commence immediately are preferred

Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charity
Fixed-term full-time position available until September 2027
Candidates available to commence immediately are preferred

Build your P&C career in a role that combines purpose, variety and impact.

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Workplace Relations Manager | 6+ month contract

at FourQuarters Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to $200k package

Workplace Relations role on offer with a known Melbourne based Co. Strong ER experience required. Varied role, opportunity to be involved in projects.

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

8d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Employee Relations Advisor

at Mars Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rate

Seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join a vibrant retail business on an immediate temporary basis.

Recruited bySophie Roper

subClassification: Industrial & Employee RelationsIndustrial & Employee Relations

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

8h ago

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