Intellectual Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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LIVE-IN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – HIGH PERFORMANCE ROLE ($4,000+/WEEK)

at Grace Physiology Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Walloon, Brisbane QLD

$208,000 per year

$4,000+/week + free accommodation — high reward for high performance
Work across law, neuroscience, research & government-level matters
Immediate start — step in and take control of a complex, high-stakes environment

$4,000+/week + free accommodation — high reward for high performance
Work across law, neuroscience, research & government-level matters
Immediate start — step in and take control of a complex, high-stakes environment

High-performance live-in Executive Assistant role supporting a client across legal, academic, medical, and business domains.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

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Principal, Pacific Lutheran College

at Lutheran Education Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caloundra, Sunshine Coast QLD

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

The College Council is seeking a future thinking, intellectual, relational and faith-filled person to lead the College from 1 January 2027.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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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 two days ago

Learning Assistants

at Caulfield Grammar School

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC

Multiple Fixed term, part time opportunities available
Join an experienced and passionate team
Values driven school with a clear vision and purpose

Multiple Fixed term, part time opportunities available
Join an experienced and passionate team
Values driven school with a clear vision and purpose

A fantastic opportunity to positively impact student learning experiences as a valued member of the team at our Caulfield Campus.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

LIVE-IN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – HIGH PERFORMANCE ROLE ($4,000+/WEEK)

at Grace Physiology Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Walloon, Brisbane QLD

$208,000 per year

$4,000+/week + free accommodation — high reward for high performance
Work across law, neuroscience, research & government-level matters
Immediate start — step in and take control of a complex, high-stakes environment

$4,000+/week + free accommodation — high reward for high performance
Work across law, neuroscience, research & government-level matters
Immediate start — step in and take control of a complex, high-stakes environment

High-performance live-in Executive Assistant role supporting a client across legal, academic, medical, and business domains.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

29d ago

Listed one day 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 Hill Laboratory in the Infection and Global Health Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

VET Teacher - Transition Education

at Swinburne University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

T2.2-T3.5 depending on skills & quals + 17% super

Shape the Future of Special Education at Swinburne
Part time (0.6), 12-months fixed term position at our Croydon campus
T2.2-T3.5 depending on skills and quals plus 17% super

Shape the Future of Special Education at Swinburne
Part time (0.6), 12-months fixed term position at our Croydon campus
T2.2-T3.5 depending on skills and quals plus 17% super

Deliver engaging, high-quality training and education for learners with a permanent cognitive and/or intellectual disability

subClassification: Teaching - VocationalTeaching - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed nine days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Total remuneration range: $96,342 to $163,427 pa

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 3 years
Based at QUT Gardens Point campus in the heart of the CBD

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 3 years
Based at QUT Gardens Point campus in the heart of the CBD

A creative and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute positively with novel Machine Learning to our Biomedical Robotics research program

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Officer/Senior 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 or Senior Research Officer to join the Hill laboratory at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal, Pacific Lutheran College

at Lutheran Education Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caloundra, Sunshine Coast QLD

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

The College Council is seeking a future thinking, intellectual, relational and faith-filled person to lead the College from 1 January 2027.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

15d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Educational Leader

at Edge Early Learning

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Salisbury Downs, Adelaide SA

Above Award Rates + Ed Leader Allowance

Dedicated non-contact EL time built into every week — lead, plan & mentor
Holistic, purpose-built centres across ACT, SA & QLD with a team that cares
Birthday leave, discounts, referral bonuses & EL allowance on top of your salary

Dedicated non-contact EL time built into every week — lead, plan & mentor
Holistic, purpose-built centres across ACT, SA & QLD with a team that cares
Birthday leave, discounts, referral bonuses & EL allowance on top of your salary

Lead, inspire & grow! Join Edge Early Learning as our Educational Leader with dedicated non-contact time, great perks & a team that cares.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

21h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Chronic Disease Management Nurse

at Cornerstone Health Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Williams Landing, Melbourne VIC

Flexible working hours arrangements
Competitive Rates
Modern facilities

Flexible working hours arrangements
Competitive Rates
Modern facilities

Experienced Registered Nurse needed for a Chronic Disease Management Role at a busy GP clinic in Williams Landing.

subClassification: Nursing - General Medical & SurgicalNursing - General Medical & Surgical

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

22h ago

Listed five days ago

7-12 Digital Technologies Teacher

at Tatachilla Lutheran College

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Work in a supportive team environment within a strong community
Access to free on-site gymnasium
Leadership focused on your development

Work in a supportive team environment within a strong community
Access to free on-site gymnasium
Leadership focused on your development

Are you an experienced Digital Technologies Teacher looking for a part-time contract for the remainder of the 2026 school year!

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Technical Analyst

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Diverse work culture
Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Diverse work culture
Flexible working arrangements

This unique opportunity to join a diverse, inclusive and highly efficient team within eHealth’s Cyber Security Program.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

6d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Exercise Physiologist - Telehealth & Community

at Cared

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Dependent on experience

High Hourly Rates | Choose Your Hours | Australia-wide Join us. Be you. Do your life’s best work here now

subClassification: Physiotherapy, OT & RehabilitationPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14h ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager, HDR Admissions, Scholarships and Examinations

at RMIT University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead HDR admissions, scholarships and examinations services, driving operational excellence, stakeholder engagement and team leadership at RMIT.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$119,125 - $126,950 (G08) + 17% superannuation

Fixed-term contract until April 2027
Part-time (0.6FTE) role, flexibility on working days
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Fixed-term contract until April 2027
Part-time (0.6FTE) role, flexibility on working days
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Curtin University invite applications for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist to join the Counselling, AccessAbility and Wellbeing Services team.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

20d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Remote Sensing Scientist (Plant Phenotyping) - Gordonvale

at SRA (Sugar Research Australia)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gordonvale, Cairns & Far North QLD

Join an innovative team making real impact in plant breeding technologies
Flexible work environment
Cairns location

Join an innovative team making real impact in plant breeding technologies
Flexible work environment
Cairns location

Join our innovative team dedicated to advancing sugarcane plant breeding through cutting-edge remote sensing and phenotyping technologies.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Legal Counsel

at Cancer Council New South Wales

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloomooloo, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Here for meaningful careers that feel good
Salary packaging using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year
Join CCNSW as a Senior Legal Counsel on a 15-month full time contract

Here for meaningful careers that feel good
Salary packaging using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year
Join CCNSW as a Senior Legal Counsel on a 15-month full time contract

Design and implement legal operations and process improvement initiatives, in house for Australia's leading Cancer charity.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Clinical Practice Advisory Educator

at Scope (Aust) Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12 month fixed term contract
Progress your nursing career within the NFP Sector
Free onsite parking | Generous Salary Packaging

12 month fixed term contract
Progress your nursing career within the NFP Sector
Free onsite parking | Generous Salary Packaging

Design and deliver NDIS HIDPA training, strengthen frontline capability, & help teams provide safe, person‑centred care for people with complex needs

subClassification: Nursing - ManagementNursing - Management

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Italian Teacher (1 month contract)

at Villanova College

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Coorparoo, Brisbane QLD

Convenient inner-South location
Well-established co-curricular program - sport, cultural & service opportunities
Strong faculty culture with collaborative planning and shared resources

Convenient inner-South location
Well-established co-curricular program - sport, cultural & service opportunities
Strong faculty culture with collaborative planning and shared resources

Italian Teacher - Join Villanova College and inspire motivated students in a supportive and collaborative teaching environment.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

HSIE/English Teacher Inclusive Education (0.4 FTE)

at Norwest Christian College Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Riverstone, Sydney NSW

$97,000 – $131,596 per year

Genuine Christian work community
Helping Build Purposful lives by Loving God, Pursue Purpose & Building Capacity
Supportive pastoral environment

Genuine Christian work community
Helping Build Purposful lives by Loving God, Pursue Purpose & Building Capacity
Supportive pastoral environment

Come and join our team of dedicated teachers at Ngarra Christian College, and make a difference in students' lives.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

29d ago

Listed five days ago

Primary K-6 Teacher

at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Marsden Park, Sydney NSW

Competitive pay aligned to experience + benefits

Leading students to infinite possibilities
Temporary Full-Time Maternity Leave cover
Term 2, 2026 - Term 3, 2027

Leading students to infinite possibilities
Temporary Full-Time Maternity Leave cover
Term 2, 2026 - Term 3, 2027

Lead meaningful learning in a dynamic, supportive school dedicated to helping students realise their potential.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Teacher of Commerce (Economics)

at Melbourne Grammar School

This is a Contract/Temp job

South Yarra, Melbourne VIC

One of Australia’s leading independent schools
Academic excellence blended with strong School values
Collaborative and supportive team

One of Australia’s leading independent schools
Academic excellence blended with strong School values
Collaborative and supportive team

Melbourne Grammar School is seeking a Teacher of Commerce (Economics) to inspire and guide our students in our South Yarra campus

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Teacher

at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Richmond & Hawkesbury NSW

Temporary Full-time Teaching role for the remainder of the School Year!
Fitness Passport, 25% off school discounts and so much more!
Our Teachers make the difference. #BelongToSomethingGreater

Temporary Full-time Teaching role for the remainder of the School Year!
Fitness Passport, 25% off school discounts and so much more!
Our Teachers make the difference. #BelongToSomethingGreater

Want to make a real impact to our School? Apply today and be part of the St Monica's Primary community!

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Primary K-6 Teacher

at Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cranebrook, Sydney NSW

Attractive remuneration and benefits

Where learning soars with imagination
Commitment to building positive relationships with students and families
Temporary Full-Time Position

Where learning soars with imagination
Commitment to building positive relationships with students and families
Temporary Full-Time Position

Make a difference as a K-6 Teacher at Corpus Christi. Supportive team, great culture, real impact.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

OSHC Assistant

at Coomera Anglican College

This is a Contract/Temp job

Upper Coomera, Gold Coast QLD

Superannuation Incentives
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Engaging work supporting children's learning, play and wellbeing

Superannuation Incentives
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Engaging work supporting children's learning, play and wellbeing

The College is seeking a casual OSHC Assistant to join our Outside School Hours Care team, working across term time and school holiday vacation care.

subClassification: Childcare & Outside School Hours CareChildcare & Outside School Hours Care

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

School Counsellor - Secondary

at John Paul College

This is a Contract/Temp job

Daisy Hill, Brisbane QLD

$85.21 per hour

Employer of Choice again in 2025! Awarded by The Educator Magazine in 2021-2025!
Excellent remuneration package including competitive salary + many benefits!
Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued

Employer of Choice again in 2025! Awarded by The Educator Magazine in 2021-2025!
Excellent remuneration package including competitive salary + many benefits!
Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your expertise is valued

JPC is seeking an experienced and qualified School Counsellor to join our Secondary School Student Wellbeing team.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago