Principle Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Principal, Pacific Lutheran College

at Lutheran Education Queensland

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Caloundra, Sunshine Coast QLD

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

The College Council is seeking a future thinking, intellectual, relational and faith-filled person to lead the College from 1 January 2027.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Principle Network and Gateway Engineer

at Compas Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Principal network engineering contract role
12-month contract with extension options
NV1/2 clearance required | ACT or NSW

Principal network engineering contract role
12-month contract with extension options
NV1/2 clearance required | ACT or NSW

Lead secure network and gateway engineering across complex environments.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

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Listed seven days ago

Deputy Principal - Trinity Lutheran College

at Trinity Lutheran College

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Ashmore, Gold Coast QLD

Executive Contract - Competitive salary

Executive leadership opportunity within a thriving P-12 College
Lead strategic growth, culture, and continuous improvement
Supportive, connected, and future-focused leadership environment

Executive leadership opportunity within a thriving P-12 College
Lead strategic growth, culture, and continuous improvement
Supportive, connected, and future-focused leadership environment

Deputy Principal - Lead the strategic, cultural, and operational direction of a thriving P-12 Christ-centered community on the Gold Coast

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

General Manager

at Good to Great Schools Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD(Remote)

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Fully remote GM role - Lead the operations with the NFP industry.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

22d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principal

at Catholic Education NT

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Remuneration package $199,935 – $218,474 p.a.

Be part of a faith-based community inspiring young minds
Relocation assistance up to $6,000 and generous leave entitlements
Funded professional development and discounted school fees for children

Be part of a faith-based community inspiring young minds
Relocation assistance up to $6,000 and generous leave entitlements
Funded professional development and discounted school fees for children

The Principal leads the school guiding a diverse and dynamic school community in partnership with families local groups and community leaders.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Principal, Pacific Lutheran College

at Lutheran Education Queensland

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caloundra, Sunshine Coast QLD

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

Lead a high performing, vibrant learning community on Qld’s Sunshine Coast.
Opportunity to lead the College into its next phase of growth and impact.
Live the College mission People the Focus, Learning the Purpose, Christ the Way.

The College Council is seeking a future thinking, intellectual, relational and faith-filled person to lead the College from 1 January 2027.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Customer Relations Officer – Engineering and Parks Maintenance

at City of Kalamunda

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalamunda, Perth WA

Fixed term contract until July 2027
$78,184 – $83,302 per annum
Perth Hills Location

Fixed term contract until July 2027
$78,184 – $83,302 per annum
Perth Hills Location

Play a vital role supporting the delivery of essential engineering and parks maintenance services while providing outstanding customer service.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Administration officer/Bookkeeper (temporary)

at Coffs Harbour Community Preschool

This is a Contract/Temp job

Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour & North Coast NSW

Above award wages
Long established community and family connections
Supportive team culture

Above award wages
Long established community and family connections
Supportive team culture

Founded in 1953, Coffs Harbour Community Preschool is a community-based preschool providing high quality education and care.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Business Services Manager - Fully Remote within Australia

at Good to Great Schools Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$60 – $65 per hour

Play an integral role in the supporting the Business Services function of the organisation.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

13d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal, Biodiversity & Habitats (Fisheries Conservation)

at The Minderoo Foundation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

An exciting role leading the design and delivery of strategic initiatives to protect ocean biodiversity and habitats.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Policy Officer

at Department of Primary Industries

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrinba, Brisbane QLD

$133,603 to $143,125 p.a.

Fixed term temporary – flexible full-time until 30 June 2027
$133,603 to $143,125 p.a.
Make a real impact supporting Queensland's largest biosecurity initiative

Fixed term temporary – flexible full-time until 30 June 2027
$133,603 to $143,125 p.a.
Make a real impact supporting Queensland's largest biosecurity initiative

This role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy—protecting Australia’s environment, economy and communities.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Principle Network and Gateway Engineer

at Compas Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Principal network engineering contract role
12-month contract with extension options
NV1/2 clearance required | ACT or NSW

Principal network engineering contract role
12-month contract with extension options
NV1/2 clearance required | ACT or NSW

Lead secure network and gateway engineering across complex environments.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Site Foreman

at Verity Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bowral, Southern Highlands & Tablelands NSW

$75 per hour

Work with a leading NSW education builder
Structured short-term contract with staged delivery
Strong support from Project Manager and WHS Manager

Work with a leading NSW education builder
Structured short-term contract with staged delivery
Strong support from Project Manager and WHS Manager

Experienced Site Foreman required for a contract role delivering covered walkways at a school in Bowral, NSW.

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Workday Delivery Lead

at Caulfield Grammar School

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Reputable and values driven school with a clear vision and purpose
Fixed Term, Fulltime opportunity with a home base location and occasional travel
Competitive base and 13% Superannuation

Reputable and values driven school with a clear vision and purpose
Fixed Term, Fulltime opportunity with a home base location and occasional travel
Competitive base and 13% Superannuation

Lead a key strategic priority for the school by implementing a new system, including a HCM, payroll system.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Executive Assistant to CP&CO

at Teachers Mutual Bank

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Base + Super + EBA Benefits

Senior, highly visible role partnering with executive leadership.
Drive planning, governance, reporting and People & Culture priorities.
Modern Barangaroo location with flexible, inclusive culture.

Senior, highly visible role partnering with executive leadership.
Drive planning, governance, reporting and People & Culture priorities.
Modern Barangaroo location with flexible, inclusive culture.

Support our Chief People & Culture Officer & play a pivotal role in enabling the performance and effectiveness of our P&C leadership team.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Learning Assistants

at Caulfield Grammar School

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC

Multiple Fixed term, part time opportunities available
Join an experienced and passionate team
Values driven school with a clear vision and purpose

Multiple Fixed term, part time opportunities available
Join an experienced and passionate team
Values driven school with a clear vision and purpose

A fantastic opportunity to positively impact student learning experiences as a valued member of the team at our Caulfield Campus.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Parafield Gardens Primary School | Deputy Principal Band B-4

at Department for Education | Schools & Preschools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parafield Gardens, Adelaide SA

$154,852 per annum FTE / Teacher Conditions

Bring your brilliance to public education in South Australia
Thrive in a supportive and collaborate environment
Build meaningful relationships with communities and families

Bring your brilliance to public education in South Australia
Thrive in a supportive and collaborate environment
Build meaningful relationships with communities and families

We are looking for an experienced school leader for the role of Deputy Principal, School Operations, Student Behaviour and Wellbeing.

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

14d ago

Listed thirty nine minutes ago

Language Teacher - French and German

at Caulfield Grammar School

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This is a Contract/Temp job

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC

Fixed Term, 0.5FTE opportunity
Work close to home at our beautiful Caulfield Campus
Competitive base & 13% Superannuation

Fixed Term, 0.5FTE opportunity
Work close to home at our beautiful Caulfield Campus
Competitive base & 13% Superannuation

Engage and challenge students with your knowledge of the French and German Language in a diverse and supportive work environment

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

39m ago

Listed one day ago

Humanities Teacher

at Caulfield Grammar School

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This is a Contract/Temp job

St Kilda, Melbourne VIC

Starting Term 3 until the end the 26 October 2026
Located at our Caulfield Campus
Competitive base & 13% Superannuation

Starting Term 3 until the end the 26 October 2026
Located at our Caulfield Campus
Competitive base & 13% Superannuation

Become a Teacher with Caulfield Grammar School and share your experience and passion for teaching Humanities

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Point Pearce Aboriginal School | Principal A2 / SC2

at Department for Education | Schools & Preschools

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

$161,564 per year

Thrive in collaborative indigenous environments with families and peers
Newly developed site with opportunity to establish your team
Attractive salary packages and country incentives

Thrive in collaborative indigenous environments with families and peers
Newly developed site with opportunity to establish your team
Attractive salary packages and country incentives

Principal opportunity in a newly opened Aboriginal School at Point Pearce

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Principal Planning Officer

at Department of Primary Industries

This is a Contract/Temp job

Berrinba, Brisbane QLD

$133,603 - $143,125 p.a.

Fixed term temporary – flexible full-time until 30 June 2027
$133,603 - $143,125
Make a real impact supporting Queensland's largest biosecurity initiative

Fixed term temporary – flexible full-time until 30 June 2027
$133,603 - $143,125
Make a real impact supporting Queensland's largest biosecurity initiative

Lead strategic planning for Australia’s fire ant eradication program, supporting frontline teams and driving effective, long-term outcomes.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Deputy Principal Senior Campus

at Penola Catholic College

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

As per CEMEA

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Deputy Principal, Senior Campus to join Penola Catholic College from 2027-2031

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Deputy Principal Staff

at Penola Catholic College

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

Salary as per CEMEA

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Deputy Principal Staff, to join Penola Catholic College from 2027-2031

subClassification: Management - SchoolsManagement - Schools

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

HV Electrician - Mobile Maintenance

at NES Fircroft

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$90-$95 ph + Super

Large Tier 1 Open Cut Iron Ore mine | 2:2 Roster | Day & Night Shifts
Genuine Contract-Perm Role | Future Career Progression Opportunities
$90 - $95 ph + Super | Super paid on all hrs | Fortnightly Pay

Large Tier 1 Open Cut Iron Ore mine | 2:2 Roster | Day & Night Shifts
Genuine Contract-Perm Role | Future Career Progression Opportunities
$90 - $95 ph + Super | Super paid on all hrs | Fortnightly Pay

Contract to Permanent job opportunity. Tier 1 principle miner. Excellent facilities. 2:2 Roster. Leading the industry with implementing new technology

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Leader

at Tetra Tech International Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Provide leadership and advice to support the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership
Opportunity supporting the AFP's implementation of police development strategies
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1 year contract

Provide leadership and advice to support the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership
Opportunity supporting the AFP's implementation of police development strategies
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1 year contract

Advise, mentor, and provide support in the implementation of actions towards achievement of the Papua New Guinea - Australia Policing Partnership.

subClassification: Corporate DevelopmentCorporate Development

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Physiotherapist - Adults & Aged Care

at Sublime Care

This is a Contract/Temp job

Liverpool, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $140,000 per year

All expenses paid company car and above award salary
67% KPI caseload
Paid above award salary!

All expenses paid company car and above award salary
67% KPI caseload
Paid above award salary!

Start the next chapter in your Allied Health career journey supporting local people in your local community!

subClassification: Physiotherapy, OT & RehabilitationPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Leader

at Tetra Tech International Development

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

Provide leadership and advice to support the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership
Opportunity supporting the AFP's implementation of police development strategies
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1 year contract

Provide leadership and advice to support the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership
Opportunity supporting the AFP's implementation of police development strategies
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 1 year contract

Advise, mentor, and provide support in the implementation of actions towards achievement of the Papua New Guinea - Australia Policing Partnership.

subClassification: Corporate DevelopmentCorporate Development

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

12d ago

Listed two days ago