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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 29 July 2026.

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Financial Accountant - Finance Management

Queensland Health · Mackay region · Temporary · PO3

Closes 2 August 2026

Front Reception Clerk (Administrative Officer Level 3) - Emergency Department

Sydney Local Health District · Camperdown, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $37.27 - $38.44 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Head of Department (Counsellor/Social worker/ Welfare Officer Lvl 5, Psychologist, Senior Psychologist) - Child Protection Counselling Service - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Liverpool, Carboni Street Liverpool | Western Sydney · Temporary · Dependent on Qualification

Closes 2 August 2026

Head of Department (Physical Education) - Craigslea State High School

Education · Brisbane - North · Temporary · $141,088 – $150,827 pa

Closes 2 August 2026

Head of Department, Student Engagement - Sunnybank State High School

Education · Brisbane - South · Temporary · $141,088 – $150,827 pa

Closes 2 August 2026

Head of Special Education Services - Raceview State School - Special Education Program

Education · Brisbane - South · Temporary · $141,088 – $143,582 pa

Closes 2 August 2026

Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Woongarra SS - Special Education Program (Cluster)

Education · Wide Bay · Temporary · $141,088 – $143,582 pa

Closes 2 August 2026

Health Information and Record Service Officer

Western Sydney Local Health District · Westmead, Westmead Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $34.93 - $36.09 per hour

Closes 2 August 2026

HGEN Project Manager

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Randwick, Prince of Wales Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $147,653 - $175,917 per annum plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Human Resources Officer - Administration Officer (Lvl 4) - Temp PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Prairiewood, Fairfield Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $39.43 - $40.33 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 2 August 2026

Intern Pharmacist - COH Pharmacy

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · HP3

Closes 2 August 2026

Level 1/2 Hand Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Sydney, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Midwife Educator Grade 2 - Maternity Services

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Randwick, Royal Hospital for Women | Sydney · Temporary · $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 per annum plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Neurology Fellow (Movement Disorder/FND)

Queensland Health · Brisbane Inner City / Brisbane - South · Temporary · L10-L13, L4-L9

Closes 2 August 2026

Neurology Fellow (Stroke)

Queensland Health · Brisbane Inner City / Brisbane - South · Temporary · L10-L13, L4-L9

Closes 2 August 2026

Neuropsychologist Research

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · HP4

Closes 2 August 2026

Nurse Navigator - Cancer Care Coordinator

Queensland Health · Townsville region · Temporary · Nurse Grade 7

Closes 2 August 2026

Nurse Unit Manager - F0 Ward (Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation)

Queensland Health · Mackay region · Temporary · Nurse Grade 7

Closes 2 August 2026

Nurse Unit Manager (Lvl 1) - Emergency Department - Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Campbelltown, Campbelltown Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $72.62 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 2 August 2026

Nurse Unit Manager Level 3, Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre - ESMHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Randwick, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service | Sydney · Temporary · $154,876.43 per annum, plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Occupational Therapist Level 3 - Moruya

Southern NSW Local Health District · Moruya, Eurobodalla Community Health Service at Moruya | South Coast · Temporary · $58.95 - $60.86 per hour

Closes 2 August 2026

Oral Health Therapist 1/2 - Goulburn Dental Clinic

Southern NSW Local Health District · Goulburn, Goulburn Community Health Centre | Southern Highlands · Temporary · $40.05 - $57.12 per hour

Closes 2 August 2026

Oral Health Therapist 1/2 - Queanbeyan Dental Clinic

Southern NSW Local Health District · Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan Community Health Centre | South Coast · Temporary · $40.05 - $57.45 per hour

Closes 2 August 2026

Pathology Audit Officer

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Randwick, Prince of Wales Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $82,337.78 - $84,205.25 per annum plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026