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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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Current roles 24 shown

Pharmacy Intern

Queensland Health · Brisbane - South / Logan - Beaudesert · Temporary · HP3

Closes 2 August 2026

Physiotherapist

Western Sydney Local Health District · Westmead, Westmead Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Closes 2 August 2026

Physiotherapist Level 1/2 - Cooma

Southern NSW Local Health District · Cooma, Cooma Community Health Centre | South Coast · Temporary · $38.51 - $54.94 per hour

Closes 2 August 2026

Podiatrist (Lvl 1-2) - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Campbelltown, Campbelltown Hospital | Western Sydney and 1 additional location · Temporary · $1,522.06 - $2,171.40 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 2 August 2026

Principal (Secondary) (Level 8) - Cairns School of Distance Education

Education · Far North Qld · Temporary · $207,225 – $210,953 pa

Closes 2 August 2026

Principal Risk and Assurance Officer

QLeave · Brisbane - North · Temporary · $133,603 – $143,126 pa

Closes 2 August 2026

Principal Shared Decision-Making Officer (Targeted position)

Health System Support Group · St Leonards, Ministry of Health St Leonards | Sydney · Temporary · $147,653 - $175,917 p.a. plus Superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Psychologist

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · HP3

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Midwife - Women's Health Unit

Queensland Health · Mackay region / Other - Outside Qld · Temporary · Nurse Grade 5

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - 6 East 3

Sydney Local Health District · Camperdown, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $41.22 - $57.88 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

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

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Queensland Health · Sunshine Coast · Temporary · Nurse Grade 5

Closes 2 August 2026

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

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - ICU - Temp FT/PT up to 12 months and casual

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Liverpool, Liverpool Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $41.22 - $57.88 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Incentives offered

Hunter New England Local Health District · Tamworth, Tamworth Hospital | New England / North West · Temporary · $40.02 - $56.19 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Services Nurse Bank - Permanent/ Temporary Part Time/ The Sutherland Hospital

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $41.23 - $57.88 per hour plus superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Critical Care Unit

Queensland Health · Sunshine Coast · Temporary · Nurse Grade 5

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Paediatrics - Perm/Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Campbelltown, Campbelltown Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation Unit - Goulburn Base Hospital

Southern NSW Local Health District · Goulburn, Goulburn Base Hospital | Southern Highlands · Temporary · $41.23 - $57.88 per hour $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse (Communicable Diseases) - Perm & Temp FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Liverpool, Health Services Building Liverpool | Western Sydney · Temporary · $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Work

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse (THHS Single Assessment Organisation)

Queensland Health · Townsville region · Temporary · Nurse Grade 5

Closes 2 August 2026

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Casino

Northern NSW Local Health District · Casino, Casino District Memorial Hospital | Far North Coast · Temporary · $81,748.17 - $114,771.98 per annum, pro rata

Closes 2 August 2026

SDPR Project Desktop Support Officer - Tweed or Lismore

Northern NSW Local Health District · Cudgen, Tweed Valley Hospital | Far North Coast and 1 additional location · Temporary · $69,239 - $73,871 per annum + super

Closes 2 August 2026

Senior Clinical Psychologist - Statewide Eating Disorders

Sydney Local Health District · Camperdown, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $75.89 - $80.24 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Closes 2 August 2026