Phd Management Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Senior leadership role with institution-wide responsibility for Higher Degree...
A defining role advancing HDR growth, a priority in the University's new Stra...
Located in coastal NSW at one of Australia's most equity-committed universities

Senior leadership role with institution-wide responsibility for Higher Degree...
A defining role advancing HDR growth, a priority in the University's new Stra...
Located in coastal NSW at one of Australia's most equity-committed universities

Lead HDR strategy at a top-ranked, equity-focused university. Drive Graduate Research, enhance candidate experience & grow a diverse cohort.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Research Assistant

at University of Newcastle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes
Gain valuable experience and professional development opportunities
Full Time Fixed Term Opportunity until June 2027

Join a team dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes
Gain valuable experience and professional development opportunities
Full Time Fixed Term Opportunity until June 2027

Opportunity to contribute to impactful research, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in health research.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Research Fellow in Pharmacy Practice and Medication Safety

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

$112550 - $150425 p.a. + 17% super + leave loading

Level A or B full-time/part-time, fixed-term position for 2 years
Innovative digital health & medication safety research
Collaborative multidisciplinary research environment

Level A or B full-time/part-time, fixed-term position for 2 years
Innovative digital health & medication safety research
Collaborative multidisciplinary research environment

Join innovative digital health research improving medication safety and aged care outcomes through AI-enabled solutions at Macquarie University.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed one hour ago

Principal Advisor, Data Strategy and Management

at Department of Health - Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Government Opportunity
Competitive Salary
Generous Superannuation

Government Opportunity
Competitive Salary
Generous Superannuation

The Principal Advisor, Data Strategy and Management leads the development and implementation of HIQ’s data strategy and roadmap.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1h ago

Listed eight days ago

Lecturer

at Murdoch University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Banjup, Perth WA

$115512 - $136831 p.a. + plus 17% Superannuation

Drive research impact in energy, governance and systems thinking
Lead ESG and sustainability teaching-shape future decarbonisation experts
Teach in a flagship Masters advancing real-world sustainability skills

Drive research impact in energy, governance and systems thinking
Lead ESG and sustainability teaching-shape future decarbonisation experts
Teach in a flagship Masters advancing real-world sustainability skills

Lead sustainability education and ESG innovation in a future focused Energy discipline shaping global decarbonisation

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

at Charles Sturt University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC

$80,046 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Shape the future of digital agriculture with impactful regional research. Join us in Mildura with industry-connected projects.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Mass Spectrometry Lead

at Murdoch University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murdoch, Perth WA

$131854 - $137976 p.a. + 17% super

Lead world-class Mass Spectrometry infrastructure and capability
Own end-to-end operations with a focus on ISO/IEC quality assurance
Shape the future of precision bioscience through facility leadership

Lead world-class Mass Spectrometry infrastructure and capability
Own end-to-end operations with a focus on ISO/IEC quality assurance
Shape the future of precision bioscience through facility leadership

Take the lead in Mass Spectrometry at the Australian National Phenome Centre and help us shape the future of discovery

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Assistant Principal Ranger (Tech Support)

at Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manly, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$119,802 - $127,941 per annum

Fixed Term Temporary with possibility of extension
$119,802 - $127,941 per annum
Generous superannuation

Fixed Term Temporary with possibility of extension
$119,802 - $127,941 per annum
Generous superannuation

We're looking for individuals who are passionate about conservation, land management and working collaboratively.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

12h ago

Listed ten days ago

Research Assistant

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$84599 - $93366 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Contribute to a major grant-funded drug discovery program
Grow your career in a leading health research environment
Make a real impact in neurodegenerative disease research

Contribute to a major grant-funded drug discovery program
Grow your career in a leading health research environment
Make a real impact in neurodegenerative disease research

Support cutting-edge MND research, contributing to life-changing therapies in a collaborative, world-class lab environment.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Manager, Student Programs

at Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

plus Superannuation

Seeking an opportunity to learn, grow and achieve?
Looking for a challenge and variety?
Enthusiastic and self-motivated?

Seeking an opportunity to learn, grow and achieve?
Looking for a challenge and variety?
Enthusiastic and self-motivated?

Design, Implement, Administer programs, grants, procurements, contracts, working in close partnership with industry & sector stakeholders, analysis

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow - Feral Cat Management

at Murdoch University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murdoch, Perth WA

$79915 - $134148 p.a. + 17% super

Lead and deliver hands-on ecological field research
Work with industry partners on real conservation outcomes
Publish research and contribute to high-impact projects

Lead and deliver hands-on ecological field research
Work with industry partners on real conservation outcomes
Publish research and contribute to high-impact projects

Conduct impactful field-based research on feral cat management to support biodiversity conservation in the Northern Jarrah Forest.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Semester 2, 2026 - Lecturer - Bachelor/Master of Business (Adelaide)

at Stanley College

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Flexible working arrangement
Inclusive culture built on collaboration and respect
Making real impact in a progressive RTO

Flexible working arrangement
Inclusive culture built on collaboration and respect
Making real impact in a progressive RTO

Build your future while making a difference in a supportive education environment.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed eight days ago

Economic Specialist (Temp)

at US CONSULATE GENERAL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$135,990 per year

Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave Coverage)
Salary Plus 12% Super
Central Location

Full Time Fixed Term (Parental Leave Coverage)
Salary Plus 12% Super
Central Location

Do you have a keen interest in critical minerals, clean energy and understand WA's resource industry.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Environmental Scientist

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kwinana Beach, Perth WA

AUD 70 - 75 per hour, Plus Superannuation

Perth-based role in Kwinana – be home every night (no FIFO)
Long-term, stable opportunity within a major industrial operation
Hands-on environmental role working directly with site operations

Perth-based role in Kwinana – be home every night (no FIFO)
Long-term, stable opportunity within a major industrial operation
Hands-on environmental role working directly with site operations

Site-based Environmental Advisor role in Kwinana – hands-on compliance, monitoring, and operations. No FIFO, long-term opportunity.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

1d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Technical Lead

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Including Superannuation

Technical Lead Initial 6 Month contract (Likely to extend) Hybrid working arrangements

subClassification: OtherOther

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

14h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Fellow - Implementation Science

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Total remuneration: $137,608 to $163,427 pa

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 3 years
Based in Queensland

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 3 years
Based in Queensland

The appointee's primary responsibility will be to support the delivery of the SAFEST study in a NHMRC-funded hybrid trial.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Officer (Clinical Placements)

at Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Robina, Gold Coast QLD(Hybrid)

Hybrid
Robina location
Not for profit health organisation

Hybrid
Robina location
Not for profit health organisation

Bring people together. Shape great experiences. Make an impact in primary care.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

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)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Customer Development Executive - Pharmacy

at Colgate Palmolive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Opportunity to work with Multinational Company

Opportunity to work with Multinational Company

Please note that this is a 12 month contract role.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

14d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Research Fellow

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) + 17% superannuation

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Join Curtin's School of Population Health, driving real-world health impact through innovative epidemiology and long COVID research

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

19d ago

Listed nine days ago

Research Officer/Senior 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 or Senior Research Officer to join the Hill laboratory at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Head of Clinical Services

at Everything HR

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $150,000 FTE per annum pro-rated

Exceptional senior clinical leader needed for an initial three-month contract to provide organisation-wide leadership across clinical services.

subClassification: Physiotherapy, OT & RehabilitationPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13h ago

Listed three days ago

Research Fellow

at Flinders University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

$115871 - $137122 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Lead meaningful research in antimicrobial resistance in remote Australia to deliver impactful health research in rural and remote communities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Research Fellow in Community Ecology / Spatial Ecology

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

Fully funded three-year postdoc in community and spatial ecology
Lead a flagship large-scale intertidal field experiment
Develop your independent research profile

Fully funded three-year postdoc in community and spatial ecology
Lead a flagship large-scale intertidal field experiment
Develop your independent research profile

Lead innovative coastal field experiments and quantitative ecological research to understand the rules structuring marine biodiversity across space.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Neurodegeneration Research

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

$123,435 per annum plus 17% superannuation & annual leave loading.
Access advanced imaging and molecular neuroscience technologies
Collaborative and high-performing research team

$123,435 per annum plus 17% superannuation & annual leave loading.
Access advanced imaging and molecular neuroscience technologies
Collaborative and high-performing research team

Exciting postdoctoral opportunity in translational neuroscience research focused on Parkinson's disease and neurodegeneration.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Principal House Officer (Rheumatology)

at Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southport, Gold Coast QLD

$134 489 - $147 585 per annum + 12.75% super

Opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Gold Coast Health
12.75% Super, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Our Values - Respect, Teamwork, Compassion, High Performance and Integrity

Opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Gold Coast Health
12.75% Super, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements
Our Values - Respect, Teamwork, Compassion, High Performance and Integrity

Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service in the area of Rheumatic Diseases medicine

subClassification: Medical SpecialistsMedical Specialists

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

EL1/2 Senior Education and Skills Adviser/s

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$100 - $137 p.h. + plus superannuation

As a Senior Adviser, you will join a high-performing team dedicated to providing critical policy advice, designing strategic investments

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Academic Specialist in Protein Production

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlton, Melbourne VIC

$124656 - $176065 p.a. + plus 17% super

Drive structural genomics research outcomes
Lead high-impact protein production workflows
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

Drive structural genomics research outcomes
Lead high-impact protein production workflows
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

Lead high-throughput protein expression and purification workflows that underpin a major structural genomics program.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Accreditation Manager

at CIHE Australia (previously Crown Institute of Higher Education)

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

$100,000 – $140,000 per year

Lead accreditation and compliance—drive quality outcomes, manage complex submissions and influence continuous improvement across a dynamic environment

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$90930 - $137122 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Cutting-edge MND research with real-world impact
Collaborate with global research and industry partners
Grow your research career in a high-impact environment

Cutting-edge MND research with real-world impact
Collaborate with global research and industry partners
Grow your research career in a high-impact environment

Advance impactful MND research across Level A-B roles, using cutting-edge stem cell models to drive discovery, collaboration and real-world outcomes.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

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