Postdoctoral Machine Learning Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Clinical Data Engineer

at Murdoch Children's Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$110,279 - $134,292 p.a plus super

Build data pipelines and dashboards for clinical insights
Work with scientists to turn complex data into decisions
Contribute to AI and data innovation in healthcare

Build data pipelines and dashboards for clinical insights
Work with scientists to turn complex data into decisions
Contribute to AI and data innovation in healthcare

Turn complex clinical data into insights that improve lives!

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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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)

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Listed seven days ago

Data Scientist

at Recruitment Hive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$120 - $135 ph (inc-Super) weekly pay options

6 + 6 + 6 month contract - ASAP start
All States and Territories - Remote considered
Must be technically strong in R, SQL & Modelling

6 + 6 + 6 month contract - ASAP start
All States and Territories - Remote considered
Must be technically strong in R, SQL & Modelling

Contribute to high-impact, policy-relevant modelling - aged-care sector - R, SQL, MLOps, Atlassian, Oracle - enhance a Viability & Investability Tool

subClassification: Mathematics, Statistics & Information SciencesMathematics, Statistics & Information Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

7d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Clinical Data Engineer

at Murdoch Children's Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$110,279 - $134,292 p.a plus super

Build data pipelines and dashboards for clinical insights
Work with scientists to turn complex data into decisions
Contribute to AI and data innovation in healthcare

Build data pipelines and dashboards for clinical insights
Work with scientists to turn complex data into decisions
Contribute to AI and data innovation in healthcare

Turn complex clinical data into insights that improve lives!

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

18d ago•Expiring

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Data Scientist - 12 month contract

at TRS - Public Sector

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to $1100 p/d inc super (may be negotiable)

Data Scientist delivering AI, optimisation, and predictive modelling solutions using Databricks to improve operational outcomes.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

17d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) (with PhD)

at The University of Adelaide

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Integrative Network Modelling Laboratory within SAiGENCI’s Computational...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed eleven days ago

TSPV - Data Scientist (INAN 5)

at Compas Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

TSPV-cleared Data Scientist role based onsite in Canberra
Contract through to approx. 30 June 2027 plus extensions
Build AI, ML and computer vision solutions in a secure setting

TSPV-cleared Data Scientist role based onsite in Canberra
Contract through to approx. 30 June 2027 plus extensions
Build AI, ML and computer vision solutions in a secure setting

TSPV-cleared Data Scientist role in Canberra delivering AI, ML and computer vision solutions for high-impact intelligence outcomes.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

11d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Data Science Analyst

at Suncorp

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Benefits

Work on advanced cutting-edge pricing and risk modelling projects
High visibility with senior stakeholders across the business
Hybrid working, 12-month fixed term contract

Work on advanced cutting-edge pricing and risk modelling projects
High visibility with senior stakeholders across the business
Hybrid working, 12-month fixed term contract

12-month fixed term contract - Work on advanced cutting-edge pricing and risk modelling projects

subClassification: OtherOther

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

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Climate Data Scientist

at DFP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

12-months contract with possible extension
Must be an Australian Citizen
Hybrid Working

12-months contract with possible extension
Must be an Australian Citizen
Hybrid Working

Seeking an experienced Climate Data Scientist

Recruited byHumaira Hashmi

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Research Officer - Neuroscience

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $99,161 p.a. + 17% super & leave loading. New rates scheduled to apply.
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Work on cutting-edge neuroscience research

From $99,161 p.a. + 17% super & leave loading. New rates scheduled to apply.
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Work on cutting-edge neuroscience research

Advance our understanding of brain disease through cutting-edge translational neuroscience research, as a Research Officer.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed twenty one 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)

21d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Lead Data Scientist - AI - NV2

at Charterhouse

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

Strategic Federal Program | High Visibility

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

28d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Bioinformatics Research Engineer

at Children's Cancer Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Randwick, Sydney NSW

The Computational Biology Group leads a diverse portfolio of projects in precision medicine, genomics, and bioinformatics, spanning novel methods...

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

15d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Remote Sensing Scientist (Plant Phenotyping) - Gordonvale

at SRA (Sugar Research Australia)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gordonvale, Cairns & Far North QLD

Join an innovative team making real impact in plant breeding technologies
Flexible work environment
Cairns location

Join an innovative team making real impact in plant breeding technologies
Flexible work environment
Cairns location

Join our innovative team dedicated to advancing sugarcane plant breeding through cutting-edge remote sensing and phenotyping technologies.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

22d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Principal Data Scientist

at NSW Department of Customer Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$149739.0k - $173174.0k p.a. + superannuation

The Data Science team develops AI, machine learning and advanced analytics solutions to help improve business operations across the NSW public sector.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

28d ago•Expiring

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Lead Climate Data Scientist (Pacific Climate Services)

at Triniti

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

attractive hourly rate

Any capital city
12 month contract - attractive hourly rate
Australian Citizens only

Any capital city
12 month contract - attractive hourly rate
Australian Citizens only

Lead Climate Data Scientist will support a highly regarded Fed Gov agency delivering important climate and ocean science services across the region.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Databricks AI Engineer

at DWS Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to $240,000pa including Super

Databricks AI - Python SQL - Attractive Salary - Enterprise Organisation
Career progression, paid training / certifications, work-life balance
Join DWS; a leading IT Consultancy, and part of HCL Technologies

Databricks AI - Python SQL - Attractive Salary - Enterprise Organisation
Career progression, paid training / certifications, work-life balance
Join DWS; a leading IT Consultancy, and part of HCL Technologies

DWS are seeking a highly capable Databricks AI Engineer to design, build and support enterprise-grade data solutions on a modern cloud data platform.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Data Engineer

at Whizdom

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

You will work with a group of technical specialists and will be instrumental in undertaking data integration and building scalable data pipelines.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Software Developer (Python / Machine Learning)

at DXC Technology Australia & New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Machine learning expertise mandatory
Perth based, onsite role
Python programming experience a key requirement

Machine learning expertise mandatory
Perth based, onsite role
Python programming experience a key requirement

Brand new machine learning focused software development role working with one of our large mining customers

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Analytics Specialist

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Camperdown, Sydney NSW

Full time, fixed term for 12 months (possibility of extension)
Be part of a diverse, agile, and fun team, advancing AI capability
HE0 8: $126,065 - $142,171 plus 17% Superannuation

Full time, fixed term for 12 months (possibility of extension)
Be part of a diverse, agile, and fun team, advancing AI capability
HE0 8: $126,065 - $142,171 plus 17% Superannuation

Be part of a diverse, agile, and fun team, advancing AI capability and produce high‑value analytics using your Python expertise

subClassification: AnalystsAnalysts

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Analytics Solution Engineer

at ACECQA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$126436 - $140976 p.a. + Hybrid flexibility

Base salary + 12% superannuation, xmas shutdown, wellness program, EAP
Work from home 1-3 days a week. Beautiful city office near Museum train station
Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues

Base salary + 12% superannuation, xmas shutdown, wellness program, EAP
Work from home 1-3 days a week. Beautiful city office near Museum train station
Support from an enthusiastic and invested team of managers and colleagues

Delivers data-driven analytics, translating complex requirements into insights, reports and AI solutions using modern tools to support decision-making

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

14d ago

Listed twenty eight 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)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Graduate Data Science and Analytics

at GFG Alliance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Chipping Norton, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary

Join an award winning Steel Manufacturing company
Two-year fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent placement
Continuous coaching, mentorship, and formal training throughout the program

Join an award winning Steel Manufacturing company
Two-year fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent placement
Continuous coaching, mentorship, and formal training throughout the program

Real Work with Real Outcomes - This immersive, hands-on program provides practical learning through hands-on experience and meaningful work.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Data Engineer

at Approach Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$110 - $145/hr

Drive impactful data transformation and modern analytics initiatives
Work on enterprise-scale Azure, Fabric & Power BI solutions
12 months with a 12 month extension option

Drive impactful data transformation and modern analytics initiatives
Work on enterprise-scale Azure, Fabric & Power BI solutions
12 months with a 12 month extension option

Join a data transformation team in Canberra using Azure, Fabric & Power BI with hybrid flexibility and impactful work.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

AI Engineer

at FourQuarters Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

We are looking for an AI Engineer to join our client on a 6 month initial contract basis in Sydney.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Senior AI Engineer

at PRA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Work for a company pushing the boundaries with AI & exploring newer better ways to utilise it daily within the business! Utilise AI/LLM tech + Python

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

18d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Graph Data Developer

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$100 - $120 p.h.

Randstad Digital seeks two Graph Data Developers for a 6-month Perth role. Expert Neo4j, Cypher, and Python skills required

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

25d ago•Expiring

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