Newspaper Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed nine hours ago

Journalist, Brisbane

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Use creative storytelling techniques for broadcast and/or digital news outlets
Brisbane Location
Base salary $99K-$106K (pro rata)

Source, report, produce and present new stories for local and national audiences across digital and broadcast platforms.

9h ago

Listed seven days ago

Reporter, News - Bega

at ABC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bega, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$87K-$106K + 15.4% ABC Nominated Super

12 month full-time Reporter opportunity based in Bega
Break local stories and present bulletins and packages across audio, video and d
Join the ABC, a news organisation trusted by audiences across Australia

Join the ABC as a Reporter in Bega. Produce bulletins and video packages across all platforms, and build contacts in the community

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Communications and Content Business Partner

at City of Stonnington

This is a Contract/Temp job

Malvern, Melbourne VIC

Hyrbid working
Monthly ADO
Exciting 18-month opportunity

Exciting 18-month parental leave opportunity to support our commitment to keeping our community informed, engaged and connected.

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Communications Officer

at North Sydney Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

35 hours per week with access to Flex Time / WFH options
Parental Leave Cover to January 2028
Access to Fitness Passport & Health and Wellbeing programs

We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a creative & proactive communications professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment!

14d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Head of Insights Consulting

at Nine

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Join Australia's largest locally owned media company.
Innovative and dynamic working environment
Hybrid Working Model

Lead Nine's Insights Consulting team to turn enterprise data into action, build living intelligence systems, and drive commercial impact. Apply now.

11h ago

Listed nine days ago

Editor, ABC Goldfields - Kalgoorlie

at ABC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

$129k - $143k (Pro rata) + 15.4% Super

7-month contract in Kalgoorlie, starting 1 March 2027
Lead ABC Goldfields and set the editorial direction for regional news
Join Australia’s most trusted news organisation

Step into a senior regional news leadership role. Lead ABC Goldfields, set the editorial direction and shape the stories of WA’s Goldfields.

9d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Communications Officer (Mayor's Office)

at Lake Macquarie City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wallsend, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW(Hybrid)

$57.61 – $66.95 per hour + 12% super

Competitive salary from $57.61 to $66.95 per hour + 12% super
Flexible part-time arrangement with some flexibility in working days
Attend events across Lake Macquarie and help tell the stories that matter

This role combines content creation, social media, photography and event support, with opportunities to attend events across the city.

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Communications Officer

at HUDSON AUST PTY LIMITED

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Federal Government | APS6 equivalent
Strategic communications & content creation
Canberra CBD location

Communications role, delivering strategic campaigns, engaging content and stakeholder communications across multiple channels.

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Communications Officer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Public Sector People are partnering with a Sydney based council to recruit for a Communications Officer

21d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Interview Producer

at ABC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Join Australia's most trusted news organisation
Play a key role in the editorial team

Exciting opportunity to join Australia's most trusted news organisation as an Interview Producer

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

EL1 Public Affairs Officer

at Face2Face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

El1

Lead delivery of a major government event in 2027
Hybrid role
$81.25–$92.24 per hour + super

Lead planning and delivery of a major 2027 event for a government agency, combining event expertise with engaging public affairs and communications.

Recruited byDanielle Armitage

9d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Communications and Policy Officer

at Australian Forest Products Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$70,000 per year

Communications and Policy Officer for a 12-month contract with VFPA's advocacy team.

16d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Communications & Marketing Officer

at Encircle Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kallangur, Brisbane QLD

$40.49 per hour

Create content that connects people with services that matter.
Use your creativity to strengthen communities and tell stories that inspire.
Enjoy variety, flexibility and meaningful work that creates real impact.

Create engaging content, manage social media and help promote services that make a real difference in local communities.

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

TWO COMMUNICATIONS ROLES | Queensland Government | Brisbane

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Two exciting communications opportunities across Queensland Government departmen
Drive high-profile media, events and stakeholder engagement initiatives
- Brisbane-based contract roles offering variety, visibility and impact

TWO EXCITING COMMUNICATIONS OPPORTUNITIES | QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT Senior Communications | Media | Stakeholder Engagement | Content & Events

Recruited byChristine Iannarella

10d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

AO5 Media & Communications Officer

at Troocoo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

QLD Government contract opportunity
Media & Communications
Initial contract through to 31/01/2027

Recruited byNeridah Day

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Editor, South West WA - Bunbury

at ABC

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bunbury, Bunbury & South West WA

$129k - 143k (Pro rata) + 15.4% Super

4-month contract in Bunbury, starting 15 February 2027
Lead the South West WA newsroom and shape how local stories reach the nation
Join Australia’s most trusted news organisation

Lead the ABC newsroom in South West WA. Shape local storytelling, guide a multi-platform team and manage emergency coverage. 4-month contract, Bunbury

9d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago