Pentesting Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed five days ago

Lead Penetration Tester

at Calleo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$900 - $1100 per day incl. Super

12-month contract + 2x 12-month extensions
Hybrid/flexible working arrangement
Opportunity to support a large scale cyber uplift

12-month contract + 2x 12-month extensions
Hybrid/flexible working arrangement
Opportunity to support a large scale cyber uplift

Exciting opportunity for a Lead Pen Tester to join a large Federal Government agency and support their cyber uplift.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Lead Penetration Tester

at Experis AU

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Competitive Rates

Leadership role
Competitive rates
Hybrid work arrangement

Leadership role
Competitive rates
Hybrid work arrangement

A fantastic leadership opportunity for an experienced Penetration Tester within the Federal Government sector.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Lead Penetration Tester

at The Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$120 - $135 p.h. + Inc Super

As a Penetration Tester you will lead and conduct complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise environments.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Multiple Lead Cyber Security Analysts

at Thinkstream

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Federal Government
Long-Term Contract with Extension Options
Canberra Onsite + WFH (3/2)

Federal Government
Long-Term Contract with Extension Options
Canberra Onsite + WFH (3/2)

Thinkstream is seeking 2x experienced Cyber Security Technical Analysts to support a Federal Government cyber security capability uplift initiative.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Cyber Security Specialist - Advisory

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

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

6-Month Parental Leave Opportunity to December 2026
Hybrid working including 2 days per week from home | Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

6-Month Parental Leave Opportunity to December 2026
Hybrid working including 2 days per week from home | Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Join our growing cyber security function in a hands-on advisory role supporting a large and evolving technology environment.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Lead Penetration Tester

at Whizdom

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

AUD 130 - 150 per hour

12 Month Contract with 2 x 12 months extension
QLD, ACT, VIC, SA, Hybrid based
NV1 Security Clearance Required

12 Month Contract with 2 x 12 months extension
QLD, ACT, VIC, SA, Hybrid based
NV1 Security Clearance Required

Seeking a Lead Penetration Tester with experience with web application testing on complex enterprise platforms built with a variety of technologies

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

2 Lead Cyber Security Analysts

at Experis AU

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Canberra Based
NV1 Clearance Required
12 Month Contract + 12 month

Canberra Based
NV1 Clearance Required
12 Month Contract + 12 month

If you are a senior cyber professional looking to lead SIEM capability in a high impact environment, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Technology Risk Specialist - 1st Line

at Profusion PAC Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$750 - $780/day

12-month rolling contract on a daily rate. Ideal role for a Big 4 trained consultant with 2-6 years' experience in IT Risk or IT Audit $750/DAY

subClassification: Compliance & RiskCompliance & Risk

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

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Cyber Security Business Analyst

at Peoplebank Australia VIC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Docklands, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

AUD 800 - 1050 per annum, Hybrid work arrangements

Contract opportunity
Hybrid work situation
ASAP start

Contract opportunity
Hybrid work situation
ASAP start

Cybersecurity Business Analyst – Contract (6 Months + Likely Extension) Join a fast-moving cyber delivery team driving a major FY27 security

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

4d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Identity Engineer

at Software At Scale

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Exciting opportunity

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Lead Cybersecurity Analysts

at Recruitment Hive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$140 - $160 per hour (inc. super)

Brisbane, QLD or Civic, ACT - Flexible work arrangements
12 + 12 + 12 month contract - Baseline clearance
Develop/operate security management procedures and processes

Brisbane, QLD or Civic, ACT - Flexible work arrangements
12 + 12 + 12 month contract - Baseline clearance
Develop/operate security management procedures and processes

Provide evaluations of adherence and compliance with GRC frameworks- PSPF, ISM controls and ACSC Essential 8.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

23d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Cyber Analyst

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$95 - $105 p.h. + Superannuation

Senior cyber role supporting Essential 8 uplift and security initiatives
Blend cyber operations, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement
Government experience, IS18, and security tooling experience essential

Senior cyber role supporting Essential 8 uplift and security initiatives
Blend cyber operations, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement
Government experience, IS18, and security tooling experience essential

Senior Cyber Analyst contract supporting Essential 8 uplift, cyber projects, threat response, and Qld Gov security compliance.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

Lead Cyber Incident Responder

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Public Sector People has partnered with a Federal Government agency to recruit for a Lead Cyber Incident Responder on a 12-month contract.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Test Manager UKG/Kronos

at AJQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Long term engagement
Digital Transformation
Open to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Long term engagement
Digital Transformation
Open to Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

Test Manager UKG/Kronos

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Lead Cybersecurity Analyst

at Emanate Technology Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

AUD 140 - 165 per hour

If you’re a seasoned GRC professional who enjoys shaping policy, advising on risk, and embedding best‑practice security across an organisation.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

22d ago

Listed five days ago

Business Analyst - Cyber / Network Security

at DWS Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to a maximum $200,000 including Super

SASE (Network Security) / Essential8 / Attractive Salary / Enterprise Organisati
Career progression, paid training / certifications, work-life balance
Join DWS; a leading IT Consultancy, and part of HCL Technologies

SASE (Network Security) / Essential8 / Attractive Salary / Enterprise Organisati
Career progression, paid training / certifications, work-life balance
Join DWS; a leading IT Consultancy, and part of HCL Technologies

DWS are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with deep Network Security expertise to join a high-impact cyber transformation program

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Cyber Governance - Risk and Compliance Analyst

at Whizdom

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Competitive

Must be an Australian Citizen with a baseline security clearance
12-month contract with extension options
Available in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne

Must be an Australian Citizen with a baseline security clearance
12-month contract with extension options
Available in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne

An exciting opportunity for a Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst to work with a large Federal Government agency. Multiple locations

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

2d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

TSPV Test Managers

at Kinexus

Expiring soon

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)

25d ago

Listed four days ago

Security Engineer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$700 – $900 per day

6-month Security Engineer contract focused on ThreatLocker deployments, endpoint security uplift, and hands-on delivery across an enterprise.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Cyber Security Cloud Engineer - AWS

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Initial 12 month contract with the view to extend
Conveniently located in Melbourne CBD with WFH arrangement
Join a high performing team within a leading utilities organisation

Initial 12 month contract with the view to extend
Conveniently located in Melbourne CBD with WFH arrangement
Join a high performing team within a leading utilities organisation

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Cloud Engineer (AWS) to join a leading utility company.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

AI Security Analyst

at Whizdom

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Competitive

Must be an Australian Citizen
Baseline security clearance required
Available in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne

Must be an Australian Citizen
Baseline security clearance required
Available in Canberra, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne

Seeking a AI Security Analyst with experience in securing AI systems and models who will work in a dynamic development team.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Cybersecurity Business Analyst

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geelong, South West Coast VIC

$600 - $800 p.d.

Lead cyber security transformation and solution delivery projects.
Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and outcomes.
Work with modern security platforms in agile, fast-paced environments.

Lead cyber security transformation and solution delivery projects.
Translate business needs into clear technical requirements and outcomes.
Work with modern security platforms in agile, fast-paced environments.

Cyber Security Business Analyst driving secure solutions, technical requirements, and agile delivery across enterprise projects.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

4d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior Security Engineer

at UpperGround by Hudson

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

12 Months Contract – excellent extension options!
Locations - QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS - Hybrid
Australian Citizen with Baseline clearance

12 Months Contract – excellent extension options!
Locations - QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS - Hybrid
Australian Citizen with Baseline clearance

Experienced Cyber Security Engineer - support in maintaining integrity and confidentiality of the organisation’s data & information systems.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Network Security Engineer

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12 month daily rate or 24 month FTC option
Essential: Must be an Australian Citizen to be considered
Flexible work from home arrangement (3 days' in the office)

12 month daily rate or 24 month FTC option
Essential: Must be an Australian Citizen to be considered
Flexible work from home arrangement (3 days' in the office)

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to support a major federal government client

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

L3 Platform Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

We're working on a new 6-month contract opportunity for a hands-on L3 Platform Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer to top 5 Insurer

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Detection & Response Analyst (Cyber Security Analyst)

at HBF Health Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

12-month fixed-term contract
FREE Gold hospital cover for you + your family
Central CBD office + hybrid working options

12-month fixed-term contract
FREE Gold hospital cover for you + your family
Central CBD office + hybrid working options

12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Detection & Response Analyst to help maintain and enhance HBF's cyber detection & response capabilities.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Cyber Security Analyst (Incident Response)

at Resolve Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

12 + 12 + 12-month contract with a key Commonwealth Government agency
Hybrid work arrangements in QLD, ACT, VIC or NSW
Hands-on technical role with real impact across government security operations

12 + 12 + 12-month contract with a key Commonwealth Government agency
Hybrid work arrangements in QLD, ACT, VIC or NSW
Hands-on technical role with real impact across government security operations

Gain exclusive access to coworking spaces, membership in our corporate benefits program, and benefit from our transparent agency fees.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Cyber SOC Analyst

at TEKsystems

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Competitive Hourly Rate
12‑month contract with strong potential for extension
Hands‑on SOC experience with cloud security (AWS) and SIEM tooling is essential

Competitive Hourly Rate
12‑month contract with strong potential for extension
Hands‑on SOC experience with cloud security (AWS) and SIEM tooling is essential

Cloud SOC Analyst with 2–5 years’ SOC/incident response experience, strong cloud security exposure (AWS), and hands-on SIEM (Splunk) skills to monitor

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

10d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Junior Cyber Analyst

at Adactin Group Pty. Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Join a team where your expertise will directly influence security strategy, risk management,

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

23d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Senior Test Engineer – API & Automation Testing (Perth - Onsite)

at Tritusa

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Senior Test Engineer required for enterprise transformation initiatives involving API, UI, automation, integration, and end-to-end testing.

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

24d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Network Security Engineer

at Osborne Richardson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

A large QLD State Government department is looking for a network security specialist to join their team on a 12 month contract.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

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

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Cyber Security Architect

at Whizdom

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

AUD 170 - 180 per hour

Contract ASAP till 31 Dec 2026 with 1 x 11 months extension
Canberra based
Baseline Security Clearance required

Contract ASAP till 31 Dec 2026 with 1 x 11 months extension
Canberra based
Baseline Security Clearance required

Seeking a Cyber Security Architect that guides the design and implementation of process and technologies (such as the PSPF, ISM and NIST).

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

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