Research Admin Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Research Assistant, Academic Level A/B

at CIHE Australia (previously Crown Institute of Higher Education)

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

$65,863 – $97,708 per year

Scope for transition to teaching and research roles once courses are ready.
Scope for some work from home.
Ideal for a person current pursuing postgraduate study.

Scope for transition to teaching and research roles once courses are ready.
Scope for some work from home.
Ideal for a person current pursuing postgraduate study.

You will work closely with the Executive Dean to develop new Masters degrees in Allied Health specialisations.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed twenty one days ago

Clinical Trial Assistant & Administrative Officer

at Bayside Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Fixed Term – 6 months contract, with possibility to extend Full-time: 80 hours per fortnight HS2, dependent on experience

subClassification: Medical AdministrationMedical Administration

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

21d ago

Listed four days ago

Research Assistant

at Bayside Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Maximise your take home salary
5 weeks Annual Leave
Close to public transport

Fixed Term – 3 months Part-time: 30.4 hours per fortnight Classification: Medical Scientist Grade 1 Location: Alfred Health Staff benefits

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

4d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Assistant, Academic Level A/B

at CIHE Australia (previously Crown Institute of Higher Education)

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

$65,863 – $97,708 per year

Scope for transition to teaching and research roles once courses are ready.
Scope for some work from home.
Ideal for a person current pursuing postgraduate study.

Scope for transition to teaching and research roles once courses are ready.
Scope for some work from home.
Ideal for a person current pursuing postgraduate study.

You will work closely with the Executive Dean to develop new Masters degrees in Allied Health specialisations.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Support Officer

at ANZCA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

NFP Salary Packaging + Additional Leave

Part-time, 3 days a week role
Fixed-term contract role through to December 2026
St Kilda Road location - hybrid working and attractive salary packaging

Part-time, 3 days a week role
Fixed-term contract role through to December 2026
St Kilda Road location - hybrid working and attractive salary packaging

Join the Faculty of Pain Medicine as a Project Support Officer in Melbourne VIC. Apply Now!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

8d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

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 to join the Hill Laboratory in the Infection and Global Health Division at WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Student Support Coordinator

at Edith Cowan University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Joondalup, Perth WA

$98,169 to $105,915 + 17% Super

Supportive and collegial work environment
Flexible working arrangements
Great campus location with parking

Supportive and collegial work environment
Flexible working arrangements
Great campus location with parking

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Graduate Research Services Team.

subClassification: Student ServicesStudent Services

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Research Integrity Officer

at University of Newcastle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Promote responsible research by supporting governance, compliance, and training
Full time continuing opportunity based at our Callaghan Campus
17% super; generous annual, personal, and life leave; health & fitness discounts

Promote responsible research by supporting governance, compliance, and training
Full time continuing opportunity based at our Callaghan Campus
17% super; generous annual, personal, and life leave; health & fitness discounts

Support research integrity processes through high-level administrative support, documentation, and reporting

subClassification: OtherOther

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

14d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Research Officer

at Monash University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caulfield East, Melbourne VIC

$100,155 - $108,106 pa HEW 06 + 17% employer super

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Work at our beautiful Caulfield Campus location
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
Work at our beautiful Caulfield Campus location
Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

Support the PACE program through coordination, data management and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary health research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

16d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Research and Evaluation Officer

at Canteen

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Bring your research and evaluation skills to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!

subClassification: OtherOther

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

7d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Assistant in Criminology

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

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

Work on an ARC-funded justice research project
Gain hands-on experience in longitudinal mixed-methods research
Collaborate with academics and community corrections stakeholders

Work on an ARC-funded justice research project
Gain hands-on experience in longitudinal mixed-methods research
Collaborate with academics and community corrections stakeholders

Support an ARC DECRA research project on community corrections, contributing to impactful longitudinal and mixed-methods justice research.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

13d 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 two days ago

APS4 Academic Director Coordinator

at Calleo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woden, Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

AUD 50 - 60 per hour

12 month opportunity
Woden/Hybrid
Unique role

12 month opportunity
Woden/Hybrid
Unique role

Support six Academic Directors with coordination, stakeholder liaison and admin, use sound judgement and manage multiple priorities.

Recruited byDeb Moss

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty two hours ago

Project Coordinator I-Heart Study

at Albury Wodonga Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albury, Albury Area NSW

From 35.61 to 49.99 AUD per hour

Be part of reducing hospitalisations for patients diagnosed with heart failure. The project may involve travel to other regional health services.

subClassification: Nursing - General Medical & SurgicalNursing - General Medical & Surgical

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

22h ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

LIVE-IN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT – HIGH PERFORMANCE ROLE ($4,000+/WEEK)

at Grace Physiology Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Walloon, Brisbane QLD

$208,000 per year

$4,000+/week + free accommodation — high reward for high performance
Work across law, neuroscience, research & government-level matters
Immediate start — step in and take control of a complex, high-stakes environment

$4,000+/week + free accommodation — high reward for high performance
Work across law, neuroscience, research & government-level matters
Immediate start — step in and take control of a complex, high-stakes environment

High-performance live-in Executive Assistant role supporting a client across legal, academic, medical, and business domains.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Data Coordinator

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$100847 - $109163 p.a. + plus 17% super

Global clinical trial focus; support landmark golden staph research
Build GCP-compliant data frameworks; collaborate across continents
17% super + benefits, wellbeing programs, and development opportunities

Global clinical trial focus; support landmark golden staph research
Build GCP-compliant data frameworks; collaborate across continents
17% super + benefits, wellbeing programs, and development opportunities

Coordinate high-impact clinical trial data to advance global treatment for golden staph bloodstream infections.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Executive Support Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Fortitude Valley
Government Opportunity
Generous Superannuation

Fortitude Valley
Government Opportunity
Generous Superannuation

As the Executive Support Officer, you will provide high-level administrative and clerical support to branch leaders

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

at Western Sydney Local Health District

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blacktown, Sydney NSW

$44.28 - $58.91 per hour

Lead a cutting-edge digital health clinical trial
Drive recruitment across Western Sydney practices
Collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers

Lead a cutting-edge digital health clinical trial
Drive recruitment across Western Sydney practices
Collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers

Manage and deliver a multi-site diabetes trial, build partnerships with GPs, and coordinate research that improves patient outcomes

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Administration Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Fortitude Valley
Government Opportunity
Generous Superannuation

Fortitude Valley
Government Opportunity
Generous Superannuation

You will provide effective administrative support, focusing on financial accounts, human resources and information management

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

9h ago

Listed one day ago

Sponsorship Officer

at Hays | Office Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$54.24 - $55.0 p.h.

Collaborative & Dynamic Environment
Adelaide CBD
Forward Thinking Team

Collaborative & Dynamic Environment
Adelaide CBD
Forward Thinking Team

Opportunity to join a globally recognised research centre, working in an innovative collaborative team.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Information Management Officer

at Metro South Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$4,167.80 to $4,534.70 per fortnight

Work with a leading Queensland public healthcare provider
Flexible full-time role with possible extension
Support meaningful healthcare outcomes through data quality

Work with a leading Queensland public healthcare provider
Flexible full-time role with possible extension
Support meaningful healthcare outcomes through data quality

Support critical healthcare data systems and drive data quality improvements at Princess Alexandra Hospital with Metro South Health

subClassification: Records Management & Document ControlRecords Management & Document Control

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

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Projects Administrator

at Wotton Kearney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Work on large scale HR and system projects within a collaborative team.
Gain exposure to data, systems and business wide transformation work.
Flexible role with strong support and opportunity to build your skills.

Work on large scale HR and system projects within a collaborative team.
Gain exposure to data, systems and business wide transformation work.
Flexible role with strong support and opportunity to build your skills.

Support key P&C projects in a hands‑on role working with data, systems and stakeholders across the business on a 6 month contract.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

10d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Officer

at Education Centre of Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW

Flexible work arrangements
Attractive campus location
Having a direct impact on the business

Flexible work arrangements
Attractive campus location
Having a direct impact on the business

Exciting opportunity for a Project Officer at ECA Higher Education, Parramatta office. Apply now!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Administration Officer

at WorkSafe Victoria

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geelong, South West Coast VIC(Hybrid)

$84,066.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full time, fixed term opportunity until 29 January 2027
Wadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

$84,066.00 per annum + 12% superannuation
Full time, fixed term opportunity until 29 January 2027
Wadawurrung / Geelong based role (hybrid - 3 days a week in office)

Come and join an energised and positive workplace which makes a difference to all Victorians.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Research Associate

at Murdoch University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murdoch, Perth WA

$79915 - $107770 p.a. + 17% super

Contribute to Aboriginal led, community focused maternal and child health resear
Support grants, reviews, ethics, data applications and high quality publications
Build research skills within a collaborative, culturally respectful environment

Contribute to Aboriginal led, community focused maternal and child health resear
Support grants, reviews, ethics, data applications and high quality publications
Build research skills within a collaborative, culturally respectful environment

Early career Research Associate supporting Aboriginal led maternal and child health research to deliver meaningful, community driven impact.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed two days ago