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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 27 July 2026.
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Services Australia Temporary Health Services Register – APS5 to APS6
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $88,834–$113,242
Services Australia Temporary Legal Professional Register - APS4 to EL2
Services Australia · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $79,322–$179,018
Temporary Gse7 - Pipalyatjara Anangu School - Pool And Maintenance Manager
Department for Education · Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara, SA 0872 · Contract · $5,700–$9,000 pa
AGS Legal Administrative Support – Temporary Employment Register
Australian Government Solicitor · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
Temporary Employment Register - Executive Assistants (APS5 - APS6)
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
Executive Assistant - Temporary Employment Register
Department of Social Services · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $84,576–$143,888
Services Australia Temporary Service Officer Register – APS3 to APS4
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $71,170–$87,886
Staff Specialist – Youth Mental Health – Headspace - Permanent/Temporary Part-time (Apply via eCredential)
South Western Sydney Local Health District · Sydney - West · Permanent · $197,583 to $243,822 Annually
Aboriginal Services & Community Relations Coordinator - Identified - Temporary Part-time 24 hours per week Monday to Friday until 30 June 2031 with a possible extension depending on funding - Tresillian
Tresillian Family Care Centres · Sydney Region · Permanent
Services Australia Temporary Technology and Digital Programs Register – APS4 to EL2
Services Australia · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $79,322–$168,571
2026 Temporary Employment Register
Department of Finance · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
Temporary Employment Register 2026-2027
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Cairns QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
Temporary Employment Register - Corporate Various Job Families (APS 4- EL2)
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term
NIAA Temporary Employment Register - April 2026 - September 2026
National Indigenous Australians Agency · Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA, Woden ACT · Fixed term · $68,524–$180,967
Legal Services Temporary Register
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $99,855–$133,613
Permanent and Temporary Section 26 Transfer Register
Department of Education · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $77,983–$182,891
Temporary Employment Register
Department of Education · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $77,983–$182,891
Temporary Executive Assistant Register
Department of Education · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW, Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $84,828–$115,786
2026 Temporary Employment Register
Professional Services Review · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $71,607–$179,255
Services Australia Temporary Executive Support Register - APS4 to EL2
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $79,322–$168,571
2026 NDIA Temporary Employment Register
National Disability Insurance Agency · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $59,828–$161,291
Services Australia Temporary Corporate Register - APS1 to EL2
Services Australia · Various locations - ACT ACT, Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - TAS TAS, Various locations - VIC VIC, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $57,497–$168,571
Services Australia Remote Temporary Employment Register (Identified)
Services Australia · Various locations - NSW NSW, Various locations - NT NT, Various locations - QLD QLD, Various locations - SA SA, Various locations - WA WA · Fixed term · $71,170–$79,320
APS Section 26 Transfer - Temporary and Permanent - Employment Register
Attorney-General's Department · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $57,497–$170,726