Senior Postdoctoral Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

at Charles Sturt University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC

$80,046 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Shape the future of digital agriculture with impactful regional research. Join us in Mildura with industry-connected projects.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

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Listed eleven days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bedford Park, Adelaide SA

$90930 - $137122 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Cutting-edge MND research with real-world impact
Collaborate with global research and industry partners
Grow your research career in a high-impact environment

Cutting-edge MND research with real-world impact
Collaborate with global research and industry partners
Grow your research career in a high-impact environment

Advance impactful MND research across Level A-B roles, using cutting-edge stem cell models to drive discovery, collaboration and real-world outcomes.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

at Charles Sturt University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC

$80,046 to $134,965 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Research with real impact across regional Australia
Industry-linked, multidisciplinary digital agriculture projects
Relocation opportunity to Mildura, VIC

Shape the future of digital agriculture with impactful regional research. Join us in Mildura with industry-connected projects.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

2026 Palliative Care Consult Service Registrar - Dandenong

at Monash Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Salaried

Based at McCulloch House at Clayton
Join a multidisciplinary palliative care team
Full Time, Fixed Term Commencing February, 2027

Based at McCulloch House at Clayton
Join a multidisciplinary palliative care team
Full Time, Fixed Term Commencing February, 2027

Palliative Care Fellow; person-centred care; teaching and supervising junior medical staff; research

subClassification: Residents & RegistrarsResidents & Registrars

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

18h ago

Listed eight days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Neurodegeneration Research

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

$123,435 per annum plus 17% superannuation & annual leave loading.
Access advanced imaging and molecular neuroscience technologies
Collaborative and high-performing research team

$123,435 per annum plus 17% superannuation & annual leave loading.
Access advanced imaging and molecular neuroscience technologies
Collaborative and high-performing research team

Exciting postdoctoral opportunity in translational neuroscience research focused on Parkinson's disease and neurodegeneration.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed eight days 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)

8d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) (with PhD)

at The University of Adelaide

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Integrative Network Modelling Laboratory within SAiGENCI’s Computational...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Research Project Manager

at Western Sydney University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbelltown, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$118,969-$132,069 + 17% super

Full-time, Fixed term position until December 20227 HEW Level 8.
Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
Exciting, fixed term role starting ASAP

Full-time, Fixed term position until December 20227 HEW Level 8.
Campbelltown campus with flexible working arrangements.
Exciting, fixed term role starting ASAP

Lead complex research project, contract and financial management for translational health research programs

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

12h ago

Listed four days ago

Research Fellow

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs, Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

$115871 - $137122 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

Lead meaningful research in antimicrobial resistance in remote Australia to deliver impactful health research in rural and remote communities.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed four days ago

Clinical Lecturer

at Queensland University of Technology

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kelvin Grove, Brisbane QLD

Total remuneration range: $137,608 to $163,427 pa

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months
Based at QUT Kelvin Grove campus in a thriving urban village

Join us at QUT, the university for the real world
Fixed-term, full-time basis for 12 months
Based at QUT Kelvin Grove campus in a thriving urban village

Lead clinical education through innovative learning approaches, and provide students with skills that reflect the needs of the community.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

4d ago

Listed two days 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)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow - Feral Cat Management

at Murdoch University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murdoch, Perth WA

$79915 - $134148 p.a. + 17% super

Lead and deliver hands-on ecological field research
Work with industry partners on real conservation outcomes
Publish research and contribute to high-impact projects

Lead and deliver hands-on ecological field research
Work with industry partners on real conservation outcomes
Publish research and contribute to high-impact projects

Conduct impactful field-based research on feral cat management to support biodiversity conservation in the Northern Jarrah Forest.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

7d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Principal Research Fellow - Ophthalmology

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Full time fixed term for 3 years at Charles Perkins Centre
Contribute to research focused project within the Save Sight Institute
Base Salary $187,960 - $207,069 plus super

Full time fixed term for 3 years at Charles Perkins Centre
Contribute to research focused project within the Save Sight Institute
Base Salary $187,960 - $207,069 plus super

RNA Engineer developing novel oligonucleotide-based therapies targeting metabolic and mitochondrial dysfunction in optic nerve diseases.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

14d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Research Fellow

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$118,308 - $140,147 (ALB) + 17% superannuation

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 May 2029 | Curtin Bentley Campus
On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
Generous leave entitlements and a variety of salary packaging options available

Join Curtin's School of Population Health, driving real-world health impact through innovative epidemiology and long COVID research

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

20d ago

Listed eleven 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)

11d ago

Listed nine days ago

Lecturer

at Murdoch University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Banjup, Perth WA

$115512 - $136831 p.a. + plus 17% Superannuation

Drive research impact in energy, governance and systems thinking
Lead ESG and sustainability teaching-shape future decarbonisation experts
Teach in a flagship Masters advancing real-world sustainability skills

Drive research impact in energy, governance and systems thinking
Lead ESG and sustainability teaching-shape future decarbonisation experts
Teach in a flagship Masters advancing real-world sustainability skills

Lead sustainability education and ESG innovation in a future focused Energy discipline shaping global decarbonisation

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

9d ago

Listed eight days 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)

8d ago

Listed eight days ago

Associate Research Fellow

at University of Wollongong

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blacktown, Sydney NSW

Level A: $97,061 - $113,715 + 17% Superannuation

Join a dynamic research environment supporting innovative, high-impact nursing research.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Supervising Senior Scientist, Haematology/Transfusion

at Bayside Health

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Leave Entitlements
Salary packaging
Great Staff Benefits!

Leave Entitlements
Salary packaging
Great Staff Benefits!

Fixed Term MAT Leave Cover until April 2027 Part Time - 0.4 EFT / 32 Hours Grade 3 Scientist

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Registrar (Electrophysiology Fellow)

at Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southport, Gold Coast QLD

$170 214 - $187 569 per annum + 12.75% super

Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and team committed to purpose
Be part of a dedicated, passionate team and make a difference
12.75% Super, Salary Packaging, Fitness Passport, 17.5% leave loading and more!

Great workplace culture, supportive managers, and team committed to purpose
Be part of a dedicated, passionate team and make a difference
12.75% Super, Salary Packaging, Fitness Passport, 17.5% leave loading and more!

Work as part of a team of physicians to provide comprehensive Procedural and General cardiology across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.

subClassification: Residents & RegistrarsResidents & Registrars

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

7d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Clinical Governance Advisor

at Royal Flying Doctor Service WA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Jandakot, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Competitive salary and NFP salary packaging

Influence safety and quality across a statewide aeromedical service
Work closely with senior clinicians on governance and accreditation
Flexible hybrid role based in Jandakot with free onsite parking

Influence safety and quality across a statewide aeromedical service
Work closely with senior clinicians on governance and accreditation
Flexible hybrid role based in Jandakot with free onsite parking

Support statewide aeromedical clinical governance through quality, safety, accreditation, compliance and continuous improvement.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight 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)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Senior Scientist - Microbiology

at Canberra Health Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deakin, Canberra ACT

$111639.0 - $120057.0 p.a.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Scientist Microbiology to join Canberra Health Services.

subClassification: PathologyPathology

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed nine days 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)

9d ago

Listed fourteen 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)

14d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Lecturer (Practice)

at Monash University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Caulfield East, Melbourne VIC

$123,138 - $146,228 pa Level B + 17% 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

Lead ACRS growth through industry partnerships, funded applied research, consultancy, student supervision, and strategic engagement impact.

subClassification: Teaching - TertiaryTeaching - Tertiary

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Officer (Senior Facilitator)

at Murdoch Children's Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$110,279 - $117,029 p.a plus super (pro rata)

Facilitate online and face-to-face training programs
Work within a national team focused on children and families
Casual or part-time opportunity (15.5 hours per week)

Facilitate online and face-to-face training programs
Work within a national team focused on children and families
Casual or part-time opportunity (15.5 hours per week)

Improving outcomes for children and families through learning and facilitation.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Academic Specialist in Protein Production

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlton, Melbourne VIC

$124656 - $176065 p.a. + plus 17% super

Drive structural genomics research outcomes
Lead high-impact protein production workflows
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

Drive structural genomics research outcomes
Lead high-impact protein production workflows
Benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs

Lead high-throughput protein expression and purification workflows that underpin a major structural genomics program.

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

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Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow

Postdoc / Research Fellow in Digital Agricultural Futures

2026 Palliative Care Consult Service Registrar - Dandenong

Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Neurodegeneration Research

Research Officer/Senior Research Officer

Senior Lecturer Medical Education (Lismore)

Research Officer - Neuroscience

Senior Molecular Scientist

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (A) (with PhD)

Research Project Manager

Research Fellow

Clinical Lecturer

Research Assistant

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Research Fellow - Feral Cat Management

Principal Research Fellow - Ophthalmology

Research Fellow

Research Assistant

Lecturer

Medical Scientist

Associate Research Fellow

Supervising Senior Scientist, Haematology/Transfusion

Senior Registrar (Electrophysiology Fellow)

Clinical Governance Advisor

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Senior Scientist - Microbiology

Lecturer

Clinical Trial Co-ordinator

Remote Sensing Scientist (Plant Phenotyping) - Gordonvale

Lecturer (Practice)

Senior Project Officer (Senior Facilitator)

Academic Specialist in Protein Production

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