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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

Psychologist - South East Region - Wellbeing Workforce

Education · Logan - Beaudesert · Temporary · $81,818 – $124,014 pa

Closes 9 August 2026

Radiographer (Lvl 2) - Perm/Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Campbelltown, Campbelltown Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $1, 576.61 - $2, 171.53 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Cardiology and CCU - 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 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Instrument & Circulating - Permanent/Temporary Full Time/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 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic / Plastics

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District · Kingswood, Nepean Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $40.02 - $56.19 per hour

Closes 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Paediatric Unit - Temp FT/PT or Casual

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

Closes 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse - Surgical 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 9 August 2026

Registered Nurse, Hospital in the Home

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Randwick, Prince of Wales Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $81,748.17 - 114,771.98 per annum plus superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026

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

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Caringbah, Sutherland Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $40.05 - $57.14 per hour plus superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Clinician (Clinical Psychologist) - Headspace Early Intervention Team, Eastern Sector

Sydney Local Health District · Camperdown, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $ 59.59 - $ 72.63 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Data Collection Officer

Queensland Health · Brisbane Inner City · Temporary · AO6

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Finance Officer (Banking and Treasury)

Queensland Health · Rockhampton region · Temporary · AO5

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Genetic Counsellor Stewardship

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · HP4

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Guidance Officer - Far North Queensland Region - Cairns Office

Education · Cairns region · Temporary · $148,205 – $150,827 pa

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist I/C of Section

NSW Health Pathology · Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Base Hospital | Mid North Coast · Temporary · $61.32 - $65.01 per hour plus superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Medical Officer/Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist

Queensland Health · Brisbane - North · Temporary · L13-L27

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Lvl 3) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Temp FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District · Bankstown, Bankstown Hospital | Western Sydney · Temporary · $2,329.84 - $2,405.33 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Procurement Officer

Queensland Health · Brisbane Inner City · Temporary · AO6

Closes 9 August 2026

Senior Technology Officer

Queensland Health · Townsville region · Temporary · AO4

Closes 9 August 2026

Social Worker - Level 1/2

Murrumbidgee Local Health District · Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital | Riverina · Temporary · $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where

Closes 9 August 2026

Social Worker Level 1/2, Inpatient Unit - Sutherland MHS

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Caringbah, Sutherland Mental Health Service | Sydney · Temporary · $79,419.00 - $92,801.00 per annum, plus superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026

Social Worker, Rehabilitation Unit - Murwillumbah

Northern NSW Local Health District · Murwillumbah, Murwillumbah District Hospital | Far North Coast · Temporary · $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum pro rata

Closes 9 August 2026

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

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Kogarah, St George Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $79,419 - $113,301 per annum plus Superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026

St George Hospital - Senior Dietitian - Surgery

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District · Kogarah, St George Hospital | Sydney · Temporary · $116,892 - $120,680 per annum plus Superannuation

Closes 9 August 2026