Remote Science Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Part-time Technical Services Veterinarian Pharmacovigilance

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lead global PV for a first-in-class canine oncology pharmaceutical drug
Genuinely flexible, remote 20-hour role suited to an experienced veterinarian
Senior level influence with global regulators, partners, and internal teams

Lead global PV for a first-in-class canine oncology pharmaceutical drug
Genuinely flexible, remote 20-hour role suited to an experienced veterinarian
Senior level influence with global regulators, partners, and internal teams

Opportunity to lead pharmacovigilance and technical services. Remote, part-time role, delivering high-quality medical reviews to regulatory guidelines

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

Featured

Listed one day ago

Scientist - Transfusions

at Mater Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$44.99 - $60.35hr + Super + Salary Packaging

Increase take-home pay with tax-free Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation
South Brisbane location with discounted parking and close to public transport

Increase take-home pay with tax-free Salary Packaging up to $15,900
Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare organisation
South Brisbane location with discounted parking and close to public transport

Mater Pathology has an exciting opportunity for a Scientist to join our Transfusion team to primarily cover evening/ night shifts.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed six days ago

NSW Rural Project Officer - Remote

at The Royal Australian & NZ College of Psychiatrists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rozelle, Sydney NSW(Remote)

Up to $28,800 + superannuation

Flexible 0.4 FTE role with real impact on rural mental health
Build relationships and drive change across NSW healthcare
Support meaningful projects from idea through to delivery

Flexible 0.4 FTE role with real impact on rural mental health
Build relationships and drive change across NSW healthcare
Support meaningful projects from idea through to delivery

Help improve rural mental health in NSW. Flexible part-time role supporting project delivery,

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

6d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Travelling Science Presenter

at Education Interactive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Australia

We are looking for a dynamic Science Presenter to join our team. Do you believe that you can deliver engaging Forensic Science Workshops to...

subClassification: Sales Representatives/ConsultantsSales Representatives/Consultants

classification: Sales(Sales)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Mechatronic Engineer

at Biologic Environmental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne Park, Perth WA

$45 – $48 per hour

Build real field-deployed monitoring units for a client project
Hands-on exposure to electronics, firmware, CAD and ruggedisation
Autonomous role with strong team support

Build real field-deployed monitoring units for a client project
Hands-on exposure to electronics, firmware, CAD and ruggedisation
Autonomous role with strong team support

Build, test and deliver rugged remote monitoring units to meet client deadlines. Hands-on work across electronics, firmware, CAD and weatherproofing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Senior Developer (Full Stack) WordPress Experience mandatory - FULLY REMOTE

at Good to Great Schools Australia Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

WFH as part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, design and deliver cutting-edge web applications that underpin our school support programs

subClassification: Web Development & ProductionWeb Development & Production

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

12h ago

Listed ten days ago

Part-time Technical Services Veterinarian Pharmacovigilance

at QBiotics Group Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

Lead global PV for a first-in-class canine oncology pharmaceutical drug
Genuinely flexible, remote 20-hour role suited to an experienced veterinarian
Senior level influence with global regulators, partners, and internal teams

Lead global PV for a first-in-class canine oncology pharmaceutical drug
Genuinely flexible, remote 20-hour role suited to an experienced veterinarian
Senior level influence with global regulators, partners, and internal teams

Opportunity to lead pharmacovigilance and technical services. Remote, part-time role, delivering high-quality medical reviews to regulatory guidelines

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

10d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Technical Writer (100% Remote, Contract)

at PACSTON & PARTNERS PTE. LTD.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$3,200 – $4,800 per month

Start Date: Immediately Contract length: 12 months (extended if required)

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Consultant- Project Delivery and Communication

at 1 and One Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

Remote, Federal Government consulting — work from anywhere in Australia
High-quality work, no grind culture — smart hours and real flexibility
Project-based start with a genuine pathway to full-time

Remote, Federal Government consulting — work from anywhere in Australia
High-quality work, no grind culture — smart hours and real flexibility
Project-based start with a genuine pathway to full-time

Small team, serious work, good people. Federal Government consulting roles — remote, project-based, with a real path to full-time for the right fit.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed four days ago

Remote Behaviour Support Practitioners

at Motivational Support Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$100 – $145 per hour

Flexible PBS contractor role for practitioners who source or bring their own clients, with supervision, mentoring, training and support to grow.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Roo-ver Software Engineer

at EPE Trusted to Protect

This is a Contract/Temp job

Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Work on real world lunar rover and space exploration technology
Build mission critical software with cutting edge robotics teams
Brisbane based role with global project

Work on real world lunar rover and space exploration technology
Build mission critical software with cutting edge robotics teams
Brisbane based role with global project

Develop mission critical software for Australia’s lunar rover program using React, Python & TypeScript in a cutting edge space team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

7d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Scientist

at NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Ranges from $124,322 to $138,494 pa + Super

Deliver NSW water science supporting estuaries, catchments and policy impact
Shape NSW water outcomes through science, analysis and environmental policy
Influence NSW water strategy through expert estuary and catchment science

Deliver NSW water science supporting estuaries, catchments and policy impact
Shape NSW water outcomes through science, analysis and environmental policy
Influence NSW water strategy through expert estuary and catchment science

Senior Scientist delivering NSW water science, providing technical expertise and analysis to support estuaries, catchments, policy and management.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

BPG Validation Engineer

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnie, Devonport & North West TAS

Challenging role with a global leader of Mining & Construction mobile equipment
Responsibilities include testing, collecting data and producing documentation
Supportive management team which will bring out the best of you

Challenging role with a global leader of Mining & Construction mobile equipment
Responsibilities include testing, collecting data and producing documentation
Supportive management team which will bring out the best of you

Be part of Test & Validation team performing on-machine evaluation of software releases and new features for autonomous underground mining equipment.

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: Testing & Quality AssuranceTesting & Quality Assurance

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

19h ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Clinical Project Officer – 13-month fixed-term parental leave contract

at Australian Rheumatology Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$70 per hour

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Work from home
Flexible working conditions

Are you a pharmacist or other health professional looking for something different?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Bachelor of Education- Online Facilitator

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$90 – $95 per student (AUD)

LINC Education is seeking Online Facilitators for Victoria University's Online Bachelor's in Education Program.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Climate Change Technical Advisor

at Save the Children Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Join global child rights movement making a difference in local communities
Work that actually makes a difference, for those who need it the most
Provide high-quality technical input on child-centred climate change content

Join global child rights movement making a difference in local communities
Work that actually makes a difference, for those who need it the most
Provide high-quality technical input on child-centred climate change content

Help tackle climate challenges to create lasting change for children -collaborating & solving problems as a remote Climate Change Technical Adviser.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

17d ago

Listed one day ago

Lecturer

at University of Wollongong

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$122478 - $141446 p.a. + 17% superannuation

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - School of Computing and Information and Technology

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Exercise Physiologist / Exercise Scientist

at Sonic HealthPlus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne Park, Perth WA

Work/life balance

Various Sites across Perth - occasional regional sites
Supportive management, warm & friendly team
Busy, with of of variety

Various Sites across Perth - occasional regional sites
Supportive management, warm & friendly team
Busy, with of of variety

Seeking an Exercise Physiologist or Exercise Scientist to join our allied health team in our Osborne Park Clinic, on a CASUAL Basis.

subClassification: Physiotherapy, OT & RehabilitationPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Climate Change Short Term Technical Adviser

at Tetra Tech International Development

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

Remote (with engagement across Tuvalu)
Consultancy position, up to 50 days input
Contribute to climate‑resilient education outcomes in the Pacific

Remote (with engagement across Tuvalu)
Consultancy position, up to 50 days input
Contribute to climate‑resilient education outcomes in the Pacific

An opportunity to directly support teachers and schools in a small island context facing the impacts of climate change.

subClassification: Environment & Sustainability ConsultingEnvironment & Sustainability Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

16d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Telehealth Psychology - Work from Anywhere

at updoc

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

We’re searching for high-quality and experienced Psychologists ready to deliver virtual care consultations from anywhere in Australia

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

23d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Telehealth Psychologist - We Cover DNAs and Late Cancels!

at Remote Therapy Telehealth Psychology

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Remote)

$79.16 – $116.20 per hour

Flexible remote work: Set your hours, min 5/wk, adjust anytime.
Full support: Reception, marketing, secure software, peer group.
Earn $79-$116/appt, paid for no-shows, funds in 1-2 days.

Flexible remote work: Set your hours, min 5/wk, adjust anytime.
Full support: Reception, marketing, secure software, peer group.
Earn $79-$116/appt, paid for no-shows, funds in 1-2 days.

Telehealth psychology - Work from home role. We have a great team committed to providing high quality therapy to urban and remote areas.

subClassification: Psychology, Counselling & Social WorkPsychology, Counselling & Social Work

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen hours ago

Senior Lecturer Medical Education (Lismore)

at University of Wollongong

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lismore, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

Level C:$148,771 - $167,785 (pro-rata) + 17% Super

Support the delivery of an innovative graduate-entry medical program while providing academic leadership in the Lismore region

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17h ago

Listed nine days ago

Assistant Materials Officer

at Osborne Richardson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD(Hybrid)

Up to $64.76/hr + Super

Several, fantastic, long-term, well paid QLD State Government Materials Officer roles based in Toowoomba and Warwick available immediately.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d 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 fourteen days ago

Ranger

at Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

$94,704 - $99,582 p.a.

Temporary full time position
$94,704 - $99,582 p.a.
Ongoing training, career development

Temporary full time position
$94,704 - $99,582 p.a.
Ongoing training, career development

OO6 Ranger, Pest Management Temporary. Contribute to a Regional team supporting and delivering best practice pest management.

subClassification: Conservation, Parks & WildlifeConservation, Parks & Wildlife

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

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Lifecycle Manager

at Real Time

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

$177k Base + Super + Leave Benefits (Pro Rata) ~6m

🌏 Globally recognised FinTech Powerhouse - founded in AUS
Lead the entire lifecycle strategy from onboarding to win-back
Fully Remote (SYD/MEL) | Immediate Start | FTC

🌏 Globally recognised FinTech Powerhouse - founded in AUS
Lead the entire lifecycle strategy from onboarding to win-back
Fully Remote (SYD/MEL) | Immediate Start | FTC

Take total ownership of the global retention roadmap. We need a data-obsessed, autonomous growth architect to drive ROI for millions of users. 🚀

subClassification: Direct Marketing & CRMDirect Marketing & CRM

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Senior Clinical Research Associate

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Flexible working arrangements with onsite parking available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
Flexible working arrangements with onsite parking 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)

20d ago

Listed one day ago

Process Controller - North Head

at Sydney Water

This is a Contract/Temp job

Manly, Sydney NSW

EA 15 , 35 hours per week: $144,776.16 + super

10 month fixed term contract
Join a great team working at the Sydney Water North Head plant
Exciting and varied position at the heart of the team

10 month fixed term contract
Join a great team working at the Sydney Water North Head plant
Exciting and varied position at the heart of the team

Drive process stability and optimisation for the North Head WRRF, providing analytical and technical expertise to improve performance

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Research Fellow - Applied Health Services Research

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $150,714 - $173,323 (Level C) p.a., plus 17% super & annual leave loading
Join a nationally recognised health systems and patient safety research centre
Lead impactful research shaping safer care across Australian hospitals

From $150,714 - $173,323 (Level C) p.a., plus 17% super & annual leave loading
Join a nationally recognised health systems and patient safety research centre
Lead impactful research shaping safer care across Australian hospitals

Drive nationally significant health services research shaping safer, smarter healthcare delivery, as a Senior Research Fellow.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

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