Mathematical Optimisation Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

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Senior AI Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Attractive salary package and 12% superannuation

Shape the future of AI across a leading Australian organisation
Build cutting-edge AI, ML and Copilot solutions at scale
Hybrid working model with modern cloud technologies

Design and deliver enterprise AI solutions, machine learning models, and Copilot innovations that drive business transformation.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Investing Research Analyst

at The Motley Fool

This is a Contract/Temp job

Isle of Capri, Gold Coast QLD(Remote)

$75 – $85 per hour

We're looking for a smart, entrepreneurial research analyst to join our premium services investing team at Fool Australia.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

Featured

Listed seven days ago

C++ Optimisation Software Engineer

at Opus Recruitment Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

AUD 900 - 1000 per day

Immediate Start
12 Month Contract
3 Days per week in Office

You will be building solver integrations and optimisation models for streamlining mine planning and scheduling

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Software Engineer (Optimisation)

at Green Light PS Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

We have a requirement with our client partner for a Software Engineer to join their team for an initial 12-month with potential to extend.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Data Scientist

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$850 a day inclusive of superannuation

Randstad is currently working with a Mining Sector client to find a Data Scientist on an initial 3 Month Contract with potential of extension.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10d ago

Listed four days ago

Lead Data Analyst - Multiple

at Data Division

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$120 – $140 per hour

Contract to August 2027 with a 2 x 6-month extension options
The chance to play a key role in a large Fraud/non-compliance Program
Flexibility with working from home and in the office

A Federal Government Department is seeking multiple Lead Data Analysts as part of project to enhance their compliance analytics and fraud capabilities

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Energy & Investment Analyst

at Perigon Group Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$55-65p/h+super

3-6 month contract (potential for permanency)
North Sydney location (WFH flexibility)
Previous Energy/ ESG experience highly regarded

Leading global infrastructure business on the lookout for a commercially minded Energy & Investment Analyst.

Recruited byDavid Coupe

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Market Pricing Specialist

at Correlate Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Analyse pricing and portfolio performance data
Support go-to-market pricing decisions
Partner with stakeholders and guide delivery

Support a major insurance pricing modernisation program by translating technical pricing outputs into commercially sound market pricing decisions.

Recruited byKiara Beesley

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

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Business Analyst (Process/Portfolio Improvement/Asset Management)

at Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$100 - $120.25 p.h.

Contract until 30.06.2027 + potential extensions
Brisbane CBD location (2 days WFH pw)
Portfolio and Financial Management Improvement program (Infrastructure assets)

We are currently looking for a Business Analyst for a large state government client on their Portfolio and Financial Management Improvement Program.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Financial/ Data Analyst

at Lawson Elliott Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$120k to $140k + super

Are you a strategic thinker, passion for driving success? Have the expertise to moving between cost models, due diligence, and investor reports.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Continuous Improvement Specialist

at Paxus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimising processes, engaging stakeholders, and delivering measurable business outcomes using Lean method

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Analyst - Retail Transformation Delivery

at Endeavour Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Barangaroo, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Be based in either Sydney or Melbourne in this hybrid role
12 Month Fixed Term opportunity
Join Australia's largest liquor retail & hospitality organisation!

Analyst role focusing on data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration in retail transformation.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior AI Engineer

at City Facilities Management

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Attractive salary package and 12% superannuation

Shape the future of AI across a leading Australian organisation
Build cutting-edge AI, ML and Copilot solutions at scale
Hybrid working model with modern cloud technologies

Design and deliver enterprise AI solutions, machine learning models, and Copilot innovations that drive business transformation.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Data Analyst

at Hydrogen Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Senior Data Analyst
Investment Operations
Snowflake

An established Australian financial services organisation is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join a growing data and investment analytics function

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Investing Research Analyst

at The Motley Fool

This is a Contract/Temp job

Isle of Capri, Gold Coast QLD(Remote)

$75 – $85 per hour

We're looking for a smart, entrepreneurial research analyst to join our premium services investing team at Fool Australia.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

7d ago

Listed fifty eight minutes ago

Finance Business Partner

at The Acquire Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$130,000 - 150,000 + superannuation

Reporting directly to the CFO, partnering across the corporate function
A real mandate to explore AI use cases within finance
Macquarie Park with hybrid working

A modelling-led seat reporting to the CFO, with a genuine mandate to bring AI into how the finance function works.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Accounting(Accounting)

58m ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Actuarial Analyst

at Launch Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

12 Month Contract & WFH Options
Roles across Analyst and Senior Analyst level
R/R Studio & Prophet Experience Essential

Opportunity to join a market leading organisation on a high impact project.

subClassification: ActuarialActuarial classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

11d ago

Listed seven days ago

Data Scientist Python FastAPI

at Opus Recruitment Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

AUD 900 - 1000 per day

Immediate Start
6 Month Contract
3 Days per week in Office

Designing, deploying, and supporting data/machine learning solutions across cloud and on-prem environments for analytics

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed three hours ago

Finance SME - Finance Transformation (12-month contract)

at Morgan McKinley

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1,000 - $1,100 + super per day

High-profile programs with strategic impact
Strong potential to go permanent
Sydney CBD / hybrid work

Be the Finance SME embedded in high-profile Finance Transformation programs

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting classification: Accounting(Accounting)

3h ago

Listed six days ago

1-2 Data Scientist

at Hays | Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

12-Month Contract W/ Extensions
Competitive Hourly Rates
Flexible Working Arrangments

Lead Data Scientist contract in Canberra. Machine learning, predictive analytics, SQL and statistical modelling. 12-month contract.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Data Engineer - Multiple

at Data Division

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$120 – $150 per hour

12 + 6 + 6 month hourly rate contract (Minimum Baseline Clearance required)
Build crucial data assets to uplift analytics capability
ACT, VIC, QLD or SA Location

Data Engineers required to develop critical data solutions to power fraud detection, risk scoring and compliance analytics functions.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Data Analyst

at Hydrogen Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Senior Data Analyst
Investment Operations
Snowflake

An established Australian financial services organisation is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join a growing data and investment analytics function

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed five days ago

SRM & Performance Specialist

at Sense Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Improve business performance by connecting data, systems and people.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Strategic Data Scientist

at NSW Police Force

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney NSW

$149,739 - $173,174

Clerk Grade 11/12 Temporary Full-Time up to 3 years Sydney Olympic Park About us The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police for

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

11d ago

Listed six days ago

Lead Data Scientist

at Compas Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Competitive rates

Lead Data Scientist contract across QLD, ACT, NSW or SA
Fraud, risk, machine learning and advanced analytics focus
Baseline clearance required with flexible work available

Lead Data Scientist contract using ML, advanced analytics and risk modelling across complex datasets.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed seven days ago

Analyst - Retail Transformation Delivery

at Endeavour Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12 Month Fixed Term opportunity
Join Australia's leading hospitality & liquor retail organisation!
Partner cross-functionally to translate findings into high impact actions

Track & evaluate transformation impacts to provide data-driven insights for our retail delivery transformation program.

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

7d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Data Scientist

at PRA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$900-$1000p/d

Senior Data Scientist required for initial 6 Month contract for loyalty project

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed five days ago