Interesting Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Full Stack Engineer (React, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL) – Perm or Contract

at Software At Scale

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Want to contribute to some cool software that solves interesting problems?

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

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Senior Policy Officer

at Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$115,000 – $120,000 per year

15% superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)
Gifted 5 days Christmas Closure Period

15% superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)
Gifted 5 days Christmas Closure Period

Support the Prevention Group to deliver critical priorities conducting research, policy analysis, & reporting to identify current and emerging trends.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Listed nineteen hours ago

Full Stack Engineer (React, Next.js, TypeScript, GraphQL) – Perm or Contract

at Software At Scale

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Want to contribute to some cool software that solves interesting problems?

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

19h ago

Listed five hours ago

Expressions of Interest - Temporary Opportunities

at Mansfield & Co Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Strong hourly rates with weekly pay across high-quality assignments
Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle - part-time or full-time
Work with reputable organisations across Adelaide CBD & inner suburbs

Strong hourly rates with weekly pay across high-quality assignments
Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle - part-time or full-time
Work with reputable organisations across Adelaide CBD & inner suburbs

Explore temp opportunities across HR, Finance, Marketing & Admin. Register your interest and be first in line for your next role!

Recruited byJacqueline Davey

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

5h ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Rare opportunity to work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a sought-after organisation operating within a highly regulated, complex environment.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one hour ago

EOI - School Laboratory Technicians

at anzuk Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne VIC

Great hourly rates

Work across great schools
Potential for casual and contract work
Passion for education a MUST!

Work across great schools
Potential for casual and contract work
Passion for education a MUST!

Lab Techs needed to work across schools in Melbourne's East

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1h ago

Listed seven days ago

Local Laws - Expression of Interest

at McArthur

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Seeking experienced Local Law professionals, who may be available on short notice for temporary and casual opportunities across Victoria!

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed four days ago

Mechanical Fitter

at Cranfield Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Arundel, Gold Coast QLD

Arundel, Gold Coast QLD
$55/hour + super | Weekly Pay
Immediate Start

Arundel, Gold Coast QLD
$55/hour + super | Weekly Pay
Immediate Start

Mechanical Fitters - 4 Month Contract

Recruited byHannah Burcham

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed one day ago

Production Officer - Blue Mountains

at Sydney Water

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrith, Sydney NSW

EA Level 9 (35 hours) - $102,697 + super (L2)

12 month fixed term contract roles working at our Blue Mountains Hub
Two roles available – Production Officer Level1 and Level 2
EA9 - 35 hour week - $102,697.59 + super (Level 2) and EA7 $91,691.54 + super

12 month fixed term contract roles working at our Blue Mountains Hub
Two roles available – Production Officer Level1 and Level 2
EA9 - 35 hour week - $102,697.59 + super (Level 2) and EA7 $91,691.54 + super

Join the team at the Blue Mountains Hub, operating and maintaining our water treatment assets in a truly diverse and interesting role.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

TSPV Test Managers

at Kinexus

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

Market Rates

TSPV Cleared Test Managers Required for Defence!

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Engineering Opportunities

at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA

West Perth Location
Exciting projects
Materials Handling design focus

West Perth Location
Exciting projects
Materials Handling design focus

Contract and Permanent opportunities within growing team

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Expressions of Interest - Local Government Professionals

at Peak Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Experience new and exciting communities
Travel and accommodation included for most interim roles
Competitive rates

Experience new and exciting communities
Travel and accommodation included for most interim roles
Competitive rates

If you’re open to new adventures and keen to connect with diverse communities, we’d love to hear from you.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed five days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Join a sought-after organisation delivering technically complex projects in a highly regulated industrial environment. Apply now!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Policy Officer

at Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$115,000 – $120,000 per year

15% superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)
Gifted 5 days Christmas Closure Period

15% superannuation contributions
Salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum (non-taxable fringe benefits)
Gifted 5 days Christmas Closure Period

Support the Prevention Group to deliver critical priorities conducting research, policy analysis, & reporting to identify current and emerging trends.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed five days ago

Expressions of Interest

at DFP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

Expressions of Interest

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Expressions of Interest - Local Government Professionals

at Peak Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

Experience new and exciting communities
Travel and accommodation included for most interim roles
Competitive rates

Experience new and exciting communities
Travel and accommodation included for most interim roles
Competitive rates

If you’re open to new adventures and keen to connect with diverse communities, we’d love to hear from you.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Interim General Manager In-home and Community Service

at Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dallas, Melbourne VIC

Seeking an experienced Interim General Manager to lead our Support at Home, CHSP and community‑based services during 2 months parental leave

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Finance Business Partner

at Co-operative Bulk Handling Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Deliver meaningful insights to leaders
Improve and streamline reporting processes
Modern offices in Perth's CBD including free on-site gym facilities

Deliver meaningful insights to leaders
Improve and streamline reporting processes
Modern offices in Perth's CBD including free on-site gym facilities

Join a high-performing finance team delivering reporting, insights and business partnering across CBH Operations.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Program Administrator

at Pure Source Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murarrie, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$70000 plus 12% superannuation

Professional environment, growing organisation offering stability and training
Murarrie location, on-site parking, 7:00am - 3:30pm with two days WFH
Interesting and complex administration work that is unique from other industries

Professional environment, growing organisation offering stability and training
Murarrie location, on-site parking, 7:00am - 3:30pm with two days WFH
Interesting and complex administration work that is unique from other industries

Manage the administration and coordination of an interesting and complex compliance program for this leading agribusiness organisation.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

16d ago

Listed six days ago