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Temporary government jobs

Explore current temporary government jobs across Australian public-sector employers. Listings link to the original advertiser for final requirements and applications.

Inventory last refreshed 27 July 2026.

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Enrolled Nurse - General Medicine & Neurology - Permanent/Temporary Full/Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - South · $75,011.91 to $81,508.14 Annually

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Temporary Part-Time - Sydney Children's Hospital - Recovery Unit

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network · Sydney - East · Permanent · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse B5North Day Oncology Unit- Temporary Full-time/ Part Time- Sydney Children's Hospital

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network · Sydney - East · Permanent · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

St George Hospital - Physiotherapist Level 1/2 - Temporary Full Time

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - South · Permanent · $79,419 to $92,801 Annually

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Wayfinding, B-Pole Rollout Specialist - Temporary opportunity until 31st August 2027

Transport For NSW · Sydney - North/North West · Permanent

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

2026/2027 Temporary Employment Register

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Parramatta NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $64,723–$176,499

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 30 June 2027

2026/2027 Temporary Employment Register

Therapeutic Goods Administration · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Fairbairn ACT, Melbourne VIC, Parramatta NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $64,723–$176,499

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 30 June 2027

2026/2027 Temporary Employment Register

Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority · Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $64,723–$176,499

Posted 27 July 2026Closes 30 June 2027

Manager Complex Development Services Planning (Temporary opportunity for up to 36 months)

Transport For NSW · Sydney City · Contract

Posted 25 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Training and Technical Writer (Temporary Opportunity - up to 12 months)

Sydney Trains · Sydney - Greater West

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 31 July 2026

Senior Officer Circular Economy (Temporary Opportunity - Up to 12 months)

Transport For NSW · Sydney City · Permanent

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 2 August 2026

WHS Advisor ZEB - Temporary opportunity until 31 Dec 2028

Transport For NSW · Sydney City · Contract

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 2 August 2026

Temporary Full Time Physiotherapist Respiratory Team Leader

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network · Sydney - East · Permanent · $131,585 to $134,775 Annually

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 4 August 2026

Finance Officer (temporary 2 terms contract)

Government schools · Melbourne - Eastern suburbs, VIC · Fixed term

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 6 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Instrument & Circulating - Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - South · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Gallery Officers

Maitland City Council · Maitland, NSW · Temporary

Posted 24 July 2026Closes 23 August 2026

Registered Nurse - C3SW Saunders Mental Health Unit - Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time - Sydney Children's Hospital

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network · Sydney - East · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually

Posted 24 July 2026

Temporary Employment Register - WA Police Force

Western Australia Police Force · Perth CBD & Metropolitan Area · Perth Metropolitan, WA · Fixed term · Level 2, $79,604 - $85,350 p.a. (PSCSAA 2024)

Posted 24 July 2026

Business Analyst (Temporary Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity until 30 June 2027)

Transport For NSW · Sydney City · Contract

Posted 23 July 2026Closes 30 July 2026

Train Captain (Temporary Opportunity - up to 8 months)

Sydney Trains · Sydney City · Contract

Posted 23 July 2026Closes 2 August 2026

Temporary Part Time Paediatric Physiotherapist

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - South · Permanent · $79,419 to $92,801 Annually

Posted 23 July 2026Closes 4 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Surgical Nurse Bank - Permanent/Temporary Full/Part Time - The Sutherland Hospital

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - South · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually

Posted 23 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Rotational Occupational Therapist - Sutherland Hospital - Temporary Full-time or Part-time

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - South · $79,419 to $92,801 Annually

Posted 23 July 2026Closes 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Children's Intensive Care Unit (CICU) - Permanent/Temporary Full time/Part time, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network · Sydney - East · $81,748.17 to $114,771.98 Annually

Posted 23 July 2026