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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

Deputy Principal (Primary) - Longreach School of Distance Education

Education · Central West Qld · Temporary · $157,034 – $159,810 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Deputy Principal (Secondary) - Redlynch State College

Education · Cairns region · Temporary · $157,034 – $159,810 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Deputy Principal (Special Education) - Mornington Island State School - Special Education Program

Education · Townsville region · Temporary · $157,034 – $159,810 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Director

Justice · Flexible · Temporary · $171,622 – $179,569 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Enrolled Nurse - Extended Service Unit

Queensland Health · Sunshine Coast · Temporary · Nurse Grade 3

Closes 5 August 2026

Enrolled Nurse (General Wards)

Western NSW Local Health District · Forbes, Forbes Health Service | Central West · Temporary · $37.83- $41.11ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available)

Closes 5 August 2026

Fellow Oncology QYCS AYA TMP

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

Closes 5 August 2026

Fire Safety Officer - St George Hospital

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Kogarah, St George Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $98,179.72 Per annum plus superannuation

Closes 5 August 2026

Head of Department - Mathematics - Corinda State High School

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

Closes 5 August 2026

Head of Department (Curriculum) - Mount Morgan Central State School

Education · Rockhampton region · Temporary · $141,088 – $143,582 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Head of Department (Teaching and Learning) (HO1) - Stretton State College

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

Closes 5 August 2026

Head of Special Education Services (H01) - Balaclava State School - Special Education Program

Education · Cairns region · Temporary · $141,088 – $143,582 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Nurse Navigator - Complex Chronic Disease (Adult)

Queensland Health · Townsville region · Temporary · Nurse Grade 7

Closes 5 August 2026

Occupational Therapist - Geriatric Evaluation and Management Service (GEMS)

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · HP3

Closes 5 August 2026

Pharmacy Assistant

Queensland Health · Brisbane Inner City / Brisbane - South · Temporary · CA3

Closes 5 August 2026

Physician Assistant

Queensland Health · Sunshine Coast · Temporary · PO4

Closes 5 August 2026

Physiotherapist - 5-5k Incentives Offered

Western NSW Local Health District · Dubbo, Dubbo Health Service | Orana · Temporary · $40.05 - $46.80 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options ) + NSW He

Closes 5 August 2026

Policy Officer

Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism · Brisbane Inner City · Temporary · $104,722 – $113,618 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Principal Advisor, Health Safety and Wellbeing

Primary Industries · Brisbane - North / Brisbane - South / Brisbane - East / Brisbane - West / Logan - Beaudesert / Moreton Bay - North / Gold Coast / Ipswich region · Temporary · $133,603 – $143,125 pa

Closes 5 August 2026

Principal House Officer/Registrar Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · L4-L7, L4-L9

Closes 5 August 2026

Registered Nurse - 10 - 20k Incentives Offered

Western NSW Local Health District · Tullamore, Tullamore Multi Purpose Service | Central West · Temporary · $81,748.00 - $114,771.98 pa; $41.23 - $57.88 ph (+ superannuation + salary packa

Closes 5 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Incentives offered

Western NSW Local Health District · Coolah, Coolah Multi Purpose Service | Orana · Temporary · $40.03 - $56.20 ph – $79,368.82 - $111,427.34 pa (+ superannuation + salary pack

Closes 5 August 2026

Registered Nurse, Community - Casino

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

Closes 5 August 2026

Resolution and Complaints Officer

Office of the Health Ombudsman · Brisbane Inner City · Temporary · $107,587 – $116,898 pa

Closes 5 August 2026