Research Operations Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Manager – Operations and Transition

at Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $180,000 per year

Work directly with the CEO during CRCNA’s final transition phase
Lead governance, operations and strategic delivery functions
Help shape the legacy of research across northern Australia

Work directly with the CEO during CRCNA’s final transition phase
Lead governance, operations and strategic delivery functions
Help shape the legacy of research across northern Australia

Lead operational delivery, governance and transition activities for one of northern Australia’s leading research and development organisations.

subClassification: Management - VocationalManagement - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Data & Insights Junior Analyst

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milperra, Sydney NSW

Global Animal Health company
Flexible, Friendly and Supportive team environment
Plenty of perks - Superannuation, Wellness and Social activities, Hybrid work!

Global Animal Health company
Flexible, Friendly and Supportive team environment
Plenty of perks - Superannuation, Wellness and Social activities, Hybrid work!

This is a great opportunity for an Data & Insights Junior Analyst to join a global Animal Health business, it's a great foot in the door!

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

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Listed nineteen hours ago

Manager – Operations and Transition

at Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $180,000 per year

Work directly with the CEO during CRCNA’s final transition phase
Lead governance, operations and strategic delivery functions
Help shape the legacy of research across northern Australia

Work directly with the CEO during CRCNA’s final transition phase
Lead governance, operations and strategic delivery functions
Help shape the legacy of research across northern Australia

Lead operational delivery, governance and transition activities for one of northern Australia’s leading research and development organisations.

subClassification: Management - VocationalManagement - Vocational

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

19h ago

Listed two days ago

Clinical Research Coordinator

at Queensland University of Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Total remuneration range: $122,852 to $134,385 pa

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months
Based at Queensland Childrens Hospital

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months
Based at Queensland Childrens Hospital

The purpose of the Clinical Research Coordinator is to provide high-level research support across several clinical trials.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed fifteen hours 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)

15h ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed nine 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)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Clinical Trials Senior Finance Officer

at Canberra Health Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deakin, Canberra ACT

$95722.0 - $100956.0 p.a.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Finance Officer to join our Research Operations and Clinical Trials Support Unit.

subClassification: Financial Accounting & ReportingFinancial Accounting & Reporting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Assistant- Neuroscience

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $88,670 p.a. (HEW Level 5) plus 17% super and annual leave loading
Support impactful neurodegenerative disease research
Work alongside experts in neurodegenerative disease research

From $88,670 p.a. (HEW Level 5) plus 17% super and annual leave loading
Support impactful neurodegenerative disease research
Work alongside experts in neurodegenerative disease research

Contribute to neurodegenerative disease research & help uncover mechanisms behind Parkinson's disease & related conditions as a research assistant.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed five 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)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing)

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 Translational Research Scientist (Cell Therapy Manufacturing) to join WEHI.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Data & Insights Junior Analyst

at Virbac Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Milperra, Sydney NSW

Global Animal Health company
Flexible, Friendly and Supportive team environment
Plenty of perks - Superannuation, Wellness and Social activities, Hybrid work!

Global Animal Health company
Flexible, Friendly and Supportive team environment
Plenty of perks - Superannuation, Wellness and Social activities, Hybrid work!

This is a great opportunity for an Data & Insights Junior Analyst to join a global Animal Health business, it's a great foot in the door!

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

15h ago

Listed two days ago

Research Coordinator - Clinical Trials Multispecialty Unit

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Queensland

The Research Coordinator for the Clinical Trials Multi-Specialties Team at Townsville University Hospital will play a key role in supporting the...

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed twenty six 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)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six 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)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen hours ago

ICT Service Operations Officer

at Calleo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

$600 - $800 per day incl. Super

12 months + 2x 12 month extensions
Onsite 5-days a week required
Must have AGSVA Baseline clearance

12 months + 2x 12 month extensions
Onsite 5-days a week required
Must have AGSVA Baseline clearance

Exciting opportunity for an ICT Support Officer with an interest in Science to join an important Federal Government agency.

subClassification: Help Desk & IT SupportHelp Desk & IT Support

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

15h ago

Listed five days ago

Sample Team Leader (12 Month Parental Leave Contract)

at Roy Morgan Research

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Competitive salary package + EAP services
Work in an environment that promotes collaboration and support
Based in Melbourne CBD - 5 mins walk from train station

Competitive salary package + EAP services
Work in an environment that promotes collaboration and support
Based in Melbourne CBD - 5 mins walk from train station

Roy Morgan is seeking an experienced Sample & Operations Lead to own sampling, quota delivery and fieldwork across multi-mode research projects

subClassification: Market Research & AnalysisMarket Research & Analysis

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Support Officer

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

$94456 - $100710 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Support impactful health research in rural and remote communities
Collaborate with leading researchers and national stakeholders
17% super | 6 weeks annual leave

Research support role coordinating projects, data and stakeholders to deliver impactful health research in rural and remote communities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$83,371 - $112,487 (ALA) + 17% superannuation

12-month fixed term, full-time contract based at Bentley Campus
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse & dynamic team fostering innovation, collaboration & sustainability

12-month fixed term, full-time contract based at Bentley Campus
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse & dynamic team fostering innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Join an innovative research project advancing AI, robotics, and digital twin technologies for smarter, safer road infrastructure.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Manager – Strategic Partnerships (Vaccines)

at Sanofi

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Lead end-to-end collaboration with external labs gaining strong visibility
Enjoy a hybrid work model and supportive environment
Contribute by enabling R&D partnerships that improve patient outcomes globally

Lead end-to-end collaboration with external labs gaining strong visibility
Enjoy a hybrid work model and supportive environment
Contribute by enabling R&D partnerships that improve patient outcomes globally

Step into a pivotal role to own strategic partnerships end-to-end, drive high-impact projects, and play a meaningful part in delivering solutions.

subClassification: Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesPharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Operations Analyst - Investment Operations & Reporting

at Mars Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$95,000 - $105,000 Package (incl. superannuation)

Join a highly regarded financial services organisation
Sydney CBD location with flexible working arrangements
Broad operational exposure across investments and reporting

Join a highly regarded financial services organisation
Sydney CBD location with flexible working arrangements
Broad operational exposure across investments and reporting

Investment Operations FTC until March 2027. Join a collaborative financial services team focused on reporting, reconciliations & process improvement.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Director, Graduate Research

at University of Newcastle

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Senior leadership role with institution-wide responsibility for Higher Degree...
A defining role advancing HDR growth, a priority in the University's new Stra...
Located in coastal NSW at one of Australia's most equity-committed universities

Senior leadership role with institution-wide responsibility for Higher Degree...
A defining role advancing HDR growth, a priority in the University's new Stra...
Located in coastal NSW at one of Australia's most equity-committed universities

Lead HDR strategy at a top-ranked, equity-focused university. Drive Graduate Research, enhance candidate experience & grow a diverse cohort.

subClassification: Management - UniversitiesManagement - Universities

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed five days ago

Clinical Trials Contracts Administrator

at University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus 17% superannuation

Base location - UniSC Sunshine Coast, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC SouthBank
Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 12 month fixed-term appointment
Support clinical trial contracts, governance, and impactful research at UniSC

Base location - UniSC Sunshine Coast, Health Hub Morayfield or UniSC SouthBank
Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 12 month fixed-term appointment
Support clinical trial contracts, governance, and impactful research at UniSC

Join UniSC Clinical Trials and support contracts, governance and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality research outcomes.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

5d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Post Doctoral Research Scientist

at St Vincent’s Public Hospital Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darlinghurst, Sydney NSW

$87813.00 - $116824.00 p.a. + +super + salary pack

Purpose-driven non-profit research with real-world impact in health and science.
Work in a collaborative, high-performing postdoctoral research team.
Strong career development in a stable 12-month full-time role.

Purpose-driven non-profit research with real-world impact in health and science.
Work in a collaborative, high-performing postdoctoral research team.
Strong career development in a stable 12-month full-time role.

Post Doctoral Research Scientist in a non-profit team delivering high-impact research in a 12-month role with strong development. Apply Now!!

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago