Science Support Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed four days ago

Research Assistant

at Bayside Health

Expiring soon

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

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 ten days ago

Laboratory and Technical Support Officer

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

5 weeks of annual recreation leave, 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Monday - Friday work roster

5 weeks of annual recreation leave, 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Monday - Friday work roster

Support immersive, high‑quality clinical education through hands‑on technical expertise in laboratory-based teaching.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d 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 two days ago

Technical Officer Scientific

at AGL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality for a large power station
Parental Leave cover until December 2027
Wide range of employee benefits including discounted Energy & Telco plans

Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality for a large power station
Parental Leave cover until December 2027
Wide range of employee benefits including discounted Energy & Telco plans

Play a vital role in the Scientific Services team, ensuring the operation & monitoring of water treatment and chemical plants at AGL Loy Yang.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Medical Scientist

at Department of Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$73,834 to $111,364 per annum + 12% Super

Process specimens and perform accurate lab testing
Support clinicians with timely diagnostic results
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Process specimens and perform accurate lab testing
Support clinicians with timely diagnostic results
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Join a supportive pathology team and contribute to delivering high-quality diagnostic services. You’ll process specimens, perform laboratory testing,

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Laboratory and Technical Support Officer

at JCU: James Cook University, Australia

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

5 weeks of annual recreation leave, 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Monday - Friday work roster

5 weeks of annual recreation leave, 15 days of paid sick/personal/carers
Up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
Monday - Friday work roster

Support immersive, high‑quality clinical education through hands‑on technical expertise in laboratory-based teaching.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Medical Scientist Continuous Shift

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundaberg, Bundaberg & Wide Bay Burnett QLD

$3,030.00 - $4,453.50 per fortnight plus super

Work across multiple pathology disciplines in one laboratory
Join a collaborative 24/7 scientific team environment
Contribute to critical diagnostic services across Wide Bay

Work across multiple pathology disciplines in one laboratory
Join a collaborative 24/7 scientific team environment
Contribute to critical diagnostic services across Wide Bay

Deliver multidisciplinary pathology services within a 24/7 hospital laboratory environment.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

9d 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 seventeen days ago

Technical / Laboratory Assistant - School of Medical Sciences

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Camperdown, Sydney NSW

Full time, fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Laboratory Assistant with Associate Professor You
Base Salary starting from $83,038 + 17% superannuation

Full time, fixed term for 12 months
Exciting opportunity to be a Laboratory Assistant with Associate Professor You
Base Salary starting from $83,038 + 17% superannuation

We are seeking a Technical / Laboratory Assistant to provide technical support and research assistance within a laboratory environment.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

17d ago

Listed two days ago

Laboratory Technician

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

PERSOL APAC is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d 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 nine days ago

Assistant Materials Officer

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warwick, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$60 - $64.79 p.h.

4x Assistant Materials Officers | June-Nov '26 | Warwick & Toowoomba | $60-$64.79 ph | Physical field work & testing.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Assistant Materials Officer

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$60 - $64.79 p.h.

4x Assistant Materials Officers | June-Nov '26 | Warwick & Toowoomba | $60-$64.79 ph | Physical field work & testing.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d 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 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 six days ago

Medical Laboratory Scientist Anatomical Pathology

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$3,030.00 - $4,453.50 per fortnight plus super

Work within a specialised Molecular Morphology laboratory
Exposure to advanced IHC, ISH and referral testing services
Support statewide diagnostic and Anatomical Pathology services

Work within a specialised Molecular Morphology laboratory
Exposure to advanced IHC, ISH and referral testing services
Support statewide diagnostic and Anatomical Pathology services

Deliver advanced histology and Molecular Morphology services within a specialised pathology laboratory.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Molecular Scientist

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$5,557.50 - $5,798.90 per fortnight plus super

Career development
Permanent part-time role with shift and on-call opportunities
Apply advanced scientific skills in a 24/7 environment

Career development
Permanent part-time role with shift and on-call opportunities
Apply advanced scientific skills in a 24/7 environment

To provide support in scientific leadership and management to the Supervising Scientist of the Molecular Diagnostic Unit (MDU)/Infectious Diseases

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

3d 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 three days ago

Research Sleep Scientist

at Austin Health

This is a Contract/Temp job

Heidelberg, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Enjoy a strong sense of purpose in the healthcare industry

Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Enjoy a strong sense of purpose in the healthcare industry

Make an impact on the lives of patients, their families and carers in this career opportunity at Austin Health.

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Science Teacher

at Iona College Geelong

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geelong, South West Coast VIC

$79,589 – $118,063 per annum

Fixed term appointment- Commencing Term 3 and concluding end of the 2026 year.

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Research and Evaluation Officer

at Canteen

Expiring soon

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

Listed twenty three hours ago

Environmental Health Officer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caboolture, Brisbane QLD

Pay rates from $40-$55 p/h + super | paid weekly

subClassification: Environmental ServicesEnvironmental Services

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

23h ago

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 seventeen days ago

Laboratory Operations Officer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

AUD 50 - 51 per hour

Australian Government laboratory supporting national measurement standards
Laboratory Operations Officer role within environmental and food testing
Ongoing contract based in North Ryde

Australian Government laboratory supporting national measurement standards
Laboratory Operations Officer role within environmental and food testing
Ongoing contract based in North Ryde

Join a leading government laboratory as a Laboratory Operations Officer, supporting accredited environmental and food testing.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Science Teacher - Secondary School

at St Aidan's Anglican Girls' School

This is a Contract/Temp job

Corinda, Brisbane QLD

Leading independent girls school located in Corinda, Queensland
Supportive and collaborative community-based culture
Science Teaching Contract

Leading independent girls school located in Corinda, Queensland
Supportive and collaborative community-based culture
Science Teaching Contract

Join the St Aidan's Science Faculty for Term 3 2026, teaching Science

subClassification: Teaching - SecondaryTeaching - Secondary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Laboratory Technician (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) - Environmental

at Assured Environmental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tennyson, Brisbane QLD

An exciting opportunity to analyse samples to ensure client compliance with environmental regulations.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Research Associate

at Curtin University

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$104,917 - $112,487 (ALA.6 - ALA.8) + 17% super

4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

4-year fixed term, full-time contract until 31 Dec 2030 (+ possible extension)
Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU 2025)
Diverse team fostering inclusivity, innovation, collaboration & sustainability

Advance climate‑positive solutions by decoding how native plants, microbes and minerals stabilise soil carbon.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

10h ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Social Science Teacher

at Wenona School

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

Ongoing professional learning opportunities
Join our passionate and supportive team
Central location in North Sydney (1 min walk to Metro Station)

Ongoing professional learning opportunities
Join our passionate and supportive team
Central location in North Sydney (1 min walk to Metro Station)

Wenona is seeking a Geography Teacher to join our vibrant team and inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice.

subClassification: Teaching - PrimaryTeaching - Primary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

23h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Laboratory Specimen Processing Clerk

at Bayside Health

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities
Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary Packaging

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities
Great Staff Benefits 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary Packaging

* Permanent - Part Time at 32 hrs per f/n * Grade 1 Administrator * Staff Benefits: Salary Packaging

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d 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 three days ago

Case Worker - Crisis Support Programs - Yagoona

at RSPCA NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yagoona, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Our Crisis Support Programs team is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Case Worker to join our team reporting to the Crisis Support manager.

subClassification: Veterinary Services & Animal WelfareVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare

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

3d ago

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