Pharmaceutical Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Graduate Program

at VFV Pty Ltd.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mitcham, Melbourne VIC

$72,500 per year

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A fantastic team environment
Get Experience in critical roles before deciding your career path
Work with Australia's largest Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies

A great introduction to the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences industry in Australia. Get experience in critical roles with

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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Listed fourteen days ago

Process Project Engineer

at Bell People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Excellent Long Term Opportunity - Start ASAP
Melbourne Metropolitan Area

Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Excellent Long Term Opportunity - Start ASAP
Melbourne Metropolitan Area

Exciting Opportunity for talented Process Project Engineer with process pharmaceutical & GMP exp. to join global pharmaceutical for major CAPEX work.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Product Development Technologist (fixed term contract to Dec 2027)

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Are you someone passionate about developing innovative food products and managing projects from concept to launch?

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Molecular Scientist

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$5,557.50 - $5,798.90 per fortnight plus super

Work within a major tertiary Chemical Pathology laboratory
Permanent part-time role with shift and on-call opportunities
Apply advanced scientific skills in a 24/7 environment

Work within a major tertiary Chemical Pathology laboratory
Permanent part-time role with shift and on-call opportunities
Apply advanced scientific skills in a 24/7 environment

Deliver advanced Chemical Pathology services within a 24/7 tertiary hospital laboratory.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Chemical Service Technician

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Smithfield, Sydney NSW

AUD 45 - 55 per hour, $44–$45 + super, start ASAP

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Technical Chemical Service Technician | Site-based | Smithfield | Water treatment & chemical programmes | Global chemicals co.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one hour ago

Medical Scientist

at Department of Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + 12% Super

Process specimens and perform accurate lab testing
Support clinicians with timely diagnostic results
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Process specimens and perform accurate lab testing
Support clinicians with timely diagnostic results
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Join a supportive pathology team and contribute to delivering high-quality diagnostic services. You’ll process specimens, perform laboratory testing,

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1h ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Machine Operator (Day Shift)

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC

$50.30 p/h

Ongoing role with potential for permanency
Seeking skilled operators with previous GMP experience
Based in SE suburbs

Ongoing role with potential for permanency
Seeking skilled operators with previous GMP experience
Based in SE suburbs

Well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing company seeking skilled machine operator to join and grow into line lead or line setter position

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

22h ago

Listed two days ago

Laboratory Technician

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

PERSOL APAC is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Pharmacy Technician

at Western Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine, Melbourne VIC

Grade 2 + Super + Salary Packaging

Assist pharmacists in hospital pharmacy services
Support dispensing, imprest & ward supply systems
Involved in manufacturing and sterile production

Assist pharmacists in hospital pharmacy services
Support dispensing, imprest & ward supply systems
Involved in manufacturing and sterile production

Pharmacy Technician role supporting dispensing, ward services and manufacturing in a busy hospital pharmacy at Sunshine Hospital.

subClassification: PharmacyPharmacy

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 45 - 50 per hour

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract Process Engineer role in SE Melbourne, focused on wastewater, chemical treatment and hands-on plant ops.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Validation Specialist - Fixed Term

at Aegros

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW

Be part of a pioneering plasma facility and help deliver life-saving medicines to patients across Australia.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Manager – Strategic Partnerships (Vaccines)

at Sanofi

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Lead end-to-end collaboration with external labs gaining strong visibility
Enjoy a hybrid work model and supportive environment
Contribute by enabling R&D partnerships that improve patient outcomes globally

Lead end-to-end collaboration with external labs gaining strong visibility
Enjoy a hybrid work model and supportive environment
Contribute by enabling R&D partnerships that improve patient outcomes globally

Step into a pivotal role to own strategic partnerships end-to-end, drive high-impact projects, and play a meaningful part in delivering solutions.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Process Quality Technologists (Afternoon & Night Shift)

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murarrie, Brisbane QLD

12 month fixed term contract, offering full time hours and entitlements
2 shifts available - Afternoons & Nights
Global organisation with multiple sites across Australia and worldwide

12 month fixed term contract, offering full time hours and entitlements
2 shifts available - Afternoons & Nights
Global organisation with multiple sites across Australia and worldwide

Ideal for manufacturing professionals with strong QA/food safety skills, experienced in RCA, non-conformance, complaints, and process improvement.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Research Engineer - Software

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

12d ago

Listed eight days ago

Medical Scientist Continuous Shift

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

$3,030.00 - $4,453.50 per fortnight plus super

Work across multiple pathology disciplines in one laboratory
Join a collaborative 24/7 scientific team environment
Contribute to critical diagnostic services across Wide Bay

Work across multiple pathology disciplines in one laboratory
Join a collaborative 24/7 scientific team environment
Contribute to critical diagnostic services across Wide Bay

Deliver multidisciplinary pathology services within a 24/7 hospital laboratory environment.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Product Development Technologist

at Peters Ice Cream

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Successful & innovative global FMCG business with a portfolio of iconic brands
Versatile & challenging projects within a dynamic team
Weekly discount on product, access to subsidised staff canteen, free parking

Leverage your credentials and passion as a Product Technologist for Australia’s leading ice-cream company - Peters Ice-cream

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Officer Scientific

at AGL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality for a large power station
Parental Leave cover until December 2027
Wide range of employee benefits including discounted Energy & Telco plans

Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality for a large power station
Parental Leave cover until December 2027
Wide range of employee benefits including discounted Energy & Telco plans

Play a vital role in the Scientific Services team, ensuring the operation & monitoring of water treatment and chemical plants at AGL Loy Yang.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Product Specialist - Biosurgery

at Johnson & Johnson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Close knit and collaborative team
Fantastic learning and development
Melbourne based role

Close knit and collaborative team
Fantastic learning and development
Melbourne based role

18 month contract on J&J payroll as a Product Specialist in Melbourne

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Operations Specialist

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carole Park, Brisbane QLD

AUD 50 - 55 per hour

Support QMS: manage deviations, complaints, CAPA, reporting
Ensure GMP compliance & drive continuous improvement
Train and support Operations staff on quality processes

Support QMS: manage deviations, complaints, CAPA, reporting
Ensure GMP compliance & drive continuous improvement
Train and support Operations staff on quality processes

Operations Specialist role in pharma: support QMS, manage deviations/CAPA, ensure GMP compliance, train staff, drive quality improvements.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Quality Control Analyst - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (extendable)

at Cosmax NBT Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong South, Melbourne VIC

Join a rapidly growing business in the manufacturing industry
Be part of a supportive team with a collaborative and positive environment
Hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of the business

Join a rapidly growing business in the manufacturing industry
Be part of a supportive team with a collaborative and positive environment
Hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of the business

Play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance by performing accurate testing in line with GMP and regulatory standards!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

R&D Regional Systems Analyst

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wodonga, Yarra Valley & High Country VIC(Hybrid)

12 month role
Hybrid Role
Attractive hourly rate

12 month role
Hybrid Role
Attractive hourly rate

Kick-start your career in food science, product development, and business transformation with one of the world's leading FMCG organisations.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Vaccine Research & Development Analyst (Maternity Cover)

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Penrith, Sydney NSW

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Help care for the animals that care for our planet. Grow your career at a certified Great Place to Work® with flexibility, heart, and purpose.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

20d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Packaging Technologist (12-month Fixed-term Contract)

at Simplot

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mentone, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Be part of Simplot and iconic brands Aussies love: Birds Eye, Leggo's, John West
12‑month FTC in a supportive, values‑led business
Drive sustainability & value improvement initiatives

Be part of Simplot and iconic brands Aussies love: Birds Eye, Leggo's, John West
12‑month FTC in a supportive, values‑led business
Drive sustainability & value improvement initiatives

Join Simplot as a Packaging Technologist shaping innovative, sustainable packaging for iconic FMCG brands.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Commissioning Engineer

at Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join Chobani on a 12-month FTC during a significant capital program

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Manager

at Harrison McMillan

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Lead the build of a new clinical nutrition manufacturing facility in SA
Drive delivery of facility renovation/build through to operational readiness
12 Month Fixed Term Contract - competitive rates

Lead the build of a new clinical nutrition manufacturing facility in SA
Drive delivery of facility renovation/build through to operational readiness
12 Month Fixed Term Contract - competitive rates

Drive the successful delivery to launch this pharmaceutical grade manufacturing facility for liquid and powder production project in South Australia!

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Quality Associate

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wetherill Park, Sydney NSW

70,000 annual

We are looking for a hands-on Quality Associate to support our client's production team in Wetherill Park.6-month contract.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

26d ago•Expiring

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 twenty eight days ago

Laboratory Technician - Medical Device assessment - FED GOVT

at HiTech Personnel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Support Australia’s medical device safety and regulation!
3 year contract!!
Canberra‑based role – Federal Government laboratory environment!

Support Australia’s medical device safety and regulation!
3 year contract!!
Canberra‑based role – Federal Government laboratory environment!

FED GOVT seeks experienced Laboratory Technician to conduct laboratory testing and analyse scientific and engineering data relating to medical devices

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

28d ago•Expiring