Head Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Director Operations

at Department of Primary Industries

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrinba, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$166,623 - $174,339 per annum

Lead operations for Australia’s largest fire ant eradication program
Up to $174,339 SO - level salary with large-scale operational leadership impact
Berrinba-based role with flexible and hybrid working options

Lead operations for Australia’s largest fire ant eradication program
Up to $174,339 SO - level salary with large-scale operational leadership impact
Berrinba-based role with flexible and hybrid working options

Oversee critical biosecurity operations—steer statewide delivery, shape strategy, and mobilise teams to deliver eradication success.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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Head of Operations Services

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

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Listed eight days ago

Director Operations

at Department of Primary Industries

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrinba, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$166,623 - $174,339 per annum

Lead operations for Australia’s largest fire ant eradication program
Up to $174,339 SO - level salary with large-scale operational leadership impact
Berrinba-based role with flexible and hybrid working options

Lead operations for Australia’s largest fire ant eradication program
Up to $174,339 SO - level salary with large-scale operational leadership impact
Berrinba-based role with flexible and hybrid working options

Oversee critical biosecurity operations—steer statewide delivery, shape strategy, and mobilise teams to deliver eradication success.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Executive Director, Enterprise Technology

at Victorian Department of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Total Remuneration Package - $298,489 - $430,740

Hybrid Working Model
Join Victoria's Public Sector
Easily Accessible Officer via Public Transport

Hybrid Working Model
Join Victoria's Public Sector
Easily Accessible Officer via Public Transport

This role provides strategic leadership and accountability for enterprise-wide delivery and optimisation of information technology (IT) for DH & DFFH

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Acting Information Technology Services Director

at Tourism and Events Queensland

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Opportunity to join a global organisation
Dynamic, collaborative and supportive team environment
Fortitude Valley location, accessible by public transport

Opportunity to join a global organisation
Dynamic, collaborative and supportive team environment
Fortitude Valley location, accessible by public transport

Responsible for leading & developing TEQ’s information technology strategy & delivery to enable TEQ to achieve its strategic & operational goals.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Head of Operations Services

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

7d ago

Listed three hours ago

Program Director

at FinXL IT Professional Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

We are seeking a seasoned Program Director to take end-to-end accountability for a complex transformation.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

3h ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Finance

at Indigeco Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

State Government client
Competitive Pay rate: $95/hr + super
Contract until 31/07/026 with possible extension

State Government client
Competitive Pay rate: $95/hr + super
Contract until 31/07/026 with possible extension

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Finance (CFO) to lead financial operations within a NSW Gov agency on a contract basis.

Recruited byHayley Coombs

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Finance

at Ethos BeathChapman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

paying up to $95 pe rhour plus super

CFO leadership role with direct impact on strategy and exec decision-making
High-profile NSW Government agency with strong exec level stakeholder exposure
Immediate start, hybrid flexibility and competitive $95/hr +

CFO leadership role with direct impact on strategy and exec decision-making
High-profile NSW Government agency with strong exec level stakeholder exposure
Immediate start, hybrid flexibility and competitive $95/hr +

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Head of Operations Services

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Deputy Head of Banking

at Reserve Bank of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Senior banking leader overseeing complex transactions, critical payments and teams, delivering trusted outcomes in the public interest.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

IT Manager

at Michael Page

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

12% Superannuation

5‑month Head of IT contract to stabilise and optimise enterprise IT, partnering with the CFO in a fast‑growing ASX‑listed resources company.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1100/d + GST - 6 month rolling contract

Commercial & Technology Program - Major Airline - ASAP start - Digital, Tech & Customer - To $1100/d + GST

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed four hours ago

Head of Finance

at Waverley College

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waverley, Sydney NSW

Eastern Suburbs Location
Small Friendly Team
On-Site Parking Available

Eastern Suburbs Location
Small Friendly Team
On-Site Parking Available

Are you a Finance Manager looking for your next opportunity? Waverley College is inviting applications for a 6 month contract position.

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4h ago

Listed two days ago

Director of Boarding

at St Peter's College

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hackney, Adelaide SA

5-year tenured leadership position.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Excellent facilities and resources.

5-year tenured leadership position.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Excellent facilities and resources.

An outstanding opportunity to lead and shape a high-quality boarding program, driving strategy, wellbeing, and a safe, engaging student experience.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager

at Peoplebank Australia VIC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Attractive daily rates

Complex Application Integrations
WFH 2 days/week
Leading Australian Organisation

Complex Application Integrations
WFH 2 days/week
Leading Australian Organisation

Contract Length: 6 month initial contract, potential to extend Location: Melbourne CBD, 2 days wfh/week A large enterprise organisation is

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Head of People and Culture, 12 month FTC, immediate start

at Tandem Partners

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

12 month fixed term contract
Immediate start on offer
Sydney CBD (hybrid work from home, with flexibility)

12 month fixed term contract
Immediate start on offer
Sydney CBD (hybrid work from home, with flexibility)

Senior People and Culture leadership role driving workforce strategy, industrial relations and HR transformation in a complex regulated organisation.

Recruited byMatthew Saitta

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

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

13d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Manager, Office of the Executive Director Health Contact Centre

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bowen Hills, Brisbane QLD

Competitive Salaries
Flexible work
Dedicated team

Competitive Salaries
Flexible work
Dedicated team

Take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity within Clinical Excellence Queensland!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16h ago

Listed five days ago

Head of Customer (12-Month Contract)

at Ideally Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

We’re one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing startups, and are scaling into the US. This is an opportunity to define a category, not just contribute.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Director - Project Delivery

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lismore, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW(Hybrid)

Public Sector People are seeking an experienced Director of Project Delivery for a regional council in NSW.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

General Manager

at Good to Great Schools Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD(Remote)

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Fully remote GM role - Lead the operations with the NFP industry.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager

at face2face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Barton, Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$140.00 - $150.00 p/h inc super

Secure engagement: Long-term federal program of work
Executive visibility: Work directly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Delivery focus: Technical leadership with a clear mandate and defined outcomes

Secure engagement: Long-term federal program of work
Executive visibility: Work directly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Delivery focus: Technical leadership with a clear mandate and defined outcomes

This role will see you lead the delivery of complex ICT projects with a primary focus on large-scale data migration initiatives.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

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