Principal Knowledge Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed two days ago

Principal Policy Officer

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead organisation-wide strategy, policy and transformation projects.
Drive innovation, digital initiatives and continuous improvement.
Influence meaningful change across Queensland Parliament.

Lead strategy, policy and transformation initiatives that drive innovation and organisational improvement across Queensland Parliament.

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Customer Insights and Reporting Officer

at Public Trustee of Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$139,941 - $149,933 p.a +12.75% super

Shape and lead a new statewide customer portfolio management function
Influence strategic decision-making through customer insights and reporting
Base salary + 12.75% super and generous leave loading

Lead a new statewide customer insights function and drive data-informed improvements that enhance outcomes for Queenslanders.

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Managing Principal Lawyer, Administrative Law & Legislation

at IBAC

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead a team to provide complex legal advice to meet statutory obligations
Melbourne CBD with hybrid / flexible working arrangements
Full-time fixed term until 29/10/2027, VPS6 $142,790 - $191,084 + super

Lead a team to provide complex legal advice to enable IBAC to meet its statutory obligations

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Assistant Principal - Pedagogy and Learning

at Townsville Catholic Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whitsundays, Northern QLD

$149,764 to $157,120 per annum pending experience

Drive evidence-based teaching & learning to lift student outcomes
Join a collaborative, welcoming school community.
Competitive salary, allowances and great staff benefits.

Lead the future of learning as Assistant Principal – Pedagogy & Learning. Drive evidence-based teaching, empower educators, and help students thrive!

9d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Principal House Officer

at GenesisCare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns North, Cairns & Far North QLD

Medical Officer opportunity for PGY3+ doctors - 12-month contract
Gain valuable clinical experience in a supportive Radiation Oncology team.
Enjoy the tropical Cairns lifestyle with the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep

Explore a career in Radiation Oncology while enjoying the tropical Cairns lifestyle!

22d ago

Listed eight days ago

Principal Advisor (Heavy Vehicles SME)

at Eden Ritchie Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Provide specialist heavy vehicle access expertise to support automated access systems, network expansion and regulatory decision-making.

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Legal Officer

at Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Principal Legal Officer

13d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Principal Financial Accountant

at Troocoo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$91.70 p/h + 12% super

Government Agency Contract - $91.70 p/h + 12% Super
ASAP start - contract until March 2027
Lead financial accounting, month-end reporting and annual financial statements.

Lead financial reporting, asset accounting and a specialist team in a key Queensland Government role based in Brisbane CBD.

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Checkpoint Specialist

at Randstad Digital

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$140 - $141 p.h.

Lead enterprise Check Point firewall build and deployment for a major cyber security programme. High-impact Brisbane contract. Apply now!

13d ago

Listed eleven days ago

AO7 Principal Procurement Officer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$92.48 per hour plus super

AO7 Principal Procurement Officer, QLD Govt. 6 month contract + 6 month extension, Brisbane CBD. $92.48/hr + 12% super. QPP2026 experience required.

11d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Principal Java Engineer

at PRA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Government client in Brisbane is growing its digital engineering capability and needs a Principal Java Engineer to help deliver digital services.

16d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Assistant Principal Religious Education (Primary)

at Townsville Catholic Education

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$149,764 - $157,120 + Super

Lead faith, culture, & RE curriculum as APRE
Mentor staff & foster an inclusive school community
Drive academic excellence with data-informed teaching

Lead Catholic identity, faith formation, and RE curriculum as APRE. Mentor staff, foster an inclusive community, and drive student success. Apply now!

22d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Technical Specialist - Network Security & Firewalls

at Humanised Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Lead Check Point firewall upgrades and deployments across complex enterprise networks. 12-month Brisbane contract. Immediate start.

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal / Lead Business Analyst

at Aspirante

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

No

Drive smarter finance systems in a major government transformation. Brisbane CBD contract to November 2027, with potential to extend.

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Technical Specialist - Network Security & Firewalls

at Humanised Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Lead Check Point firewall upgrades and deployments across complex enterprise networks. 12-month Brisbane contract. Immediate start.

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Security Specialist

at The Decipher Bureau

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Principal-level role focused on Check Point firewall security
Lead discovery, knowledge transfer, technical support and firewall migration
Brisbane CBD | Contract Position | Senior technical security position

Lead the technical management and transformation of Check Point firewall services within a large Queensland Government environment.

20d ago

Listed five days ago

Principal Network DevOps Engineer

at Aurec

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Fixed-Term Position | Up to $240k package | Syd CB

Bridge the gap between enterprise networking and modern DevOps, lead technical strategy, automate infrastructure, and mentor engineering teams

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Principal Engineer

at City of Greater Geraldton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geraldton, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

$169,186.52 per year

Up to 21% Superannuation with co-contribution scheme
22 annual leave days per annum | Additional leave schemes | Wellness programs
Full time position | Career opportunities

Lead and manage Engineering Services function within the City's Project Delivery & Engineering branch.

19d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Principal Workplace Health and Safety Advisor

at DFP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

AUD 79.17 per hour

$79.17 per hour + super
9.11.26 - 29.1.27 possible extension
Government role

Opportunity to bring your WHS skills to this interesting role in construction

Recruited byJacqui Isted

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Financial Accountant

at Michael Page

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$90 - $93 p.h.

Initial contract through end of Q1 '27
CBD based with hybrid working

Senior financial accounting role within a prominent State Government Department

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer

at Hays | Resources & Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Hourly

Supporting a Major Mining Contract
Mon - Fri Adelaide CBD based
Initial 12-month contract

Principal/Senior Electrical Engineer | Adelaide CBD based | Supporting a Major Mining Contract

7d ago

Listed nine days ago

PMAQ Accreditation Committee Chair

at Department of Health - Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

An opportunity to lead and influence prevocational medical accreditation in Queensland Prevocational Medical Accreditation Queensland (PMAQ)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal Financial Accountant

at Michael Page

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Join a high-performing financial reporting team supporting a global organisation
Minimum six month contract, preference for immediate start

Our client is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Principal to join their Perth-based finance team on a contract through to 30 June 2027.

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Financial Accountant

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$88.48 p.h. + super

Temp contract for a Principal Financial Accountant to work with QLD government based in the Brisbane CBD

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Principal Engineer – Cloud Self-Service Delivery (IDP/DevEx)

at LAB3 PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

6-month initial contract-attractive hourly rate!
Melbourne or Sydney location
Hybrid work- oodles of flexibility!

6-month contract role for a Principal Cloud Engineer to lead the delivery of an integrated, secure, automated self-service cloud platform (IDP/DevEx)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Principal Java Developer

at Aspirante

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Up to $132 per hour

Join a high-performing digital engineering team delivering complex, enterprise-scale technology solutions. Using Java, Springboot and Keycloak

16d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Principal Architect - AI Transformation

at FinXL IT Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

FinXL is seeking a Principle Architect to join our team and lead the AI strategy, design and roadmap for a major wealth management client. 12 months+.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Principal Security Specialist

at Glen Fisk Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

No Admin/Contractor Fee

Lead Check Point firewall assessments, migrations and security improvements, providing expert technical support across complex enterprise environments

20d ago

Listed twenty one days ago