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Fixed-term government jobs
Explore current fixed-term government jobs across Australian public-sector employers. Listings link to the original advertiser for final requirements and applications.
Inventory last refreshed 15 August 2026.
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Project Manager - Water Services (12 Mth Fixed-Term)
Bundaberg Regional · Bundaberg Central, QLD · Temporary · $105,450 per annum
Assistant Director Contracts and Commercial Advisor
City and Environment · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $127,597 - $136,873
Business Manager - Neville Bonner Primary School
Education · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $127,597 - $136,873
Molecular Biology Technician
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) · Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $81,448–$87,918
Divisional Manager - Mabuiag (Fixed Term)
Torres Strait Island Regional · Cairns City, QLD · Contract
Registered Nurse Level 4 Grade 3 - Assistant Director of Nursing - Cancer and Ambulatory Support
Canberra Health Services · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $163,994
Operations Manager - Patient Support Services
Canberra Health Services · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $102,657 - $116,592
Personal Assistant - Women, Youth and Children
Canberra Health Services · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $86,750 - $93,416
Aboriginal Liaison Officer
Department of Health · Darwin, Palmerston · Fixed term · $77,344–$88,179 pa
Aged Care Coordinator - Aged Care Assessment Service
Department of Health · Darwin · Fixed term · $92,910–$110,781 pa
Clinical Director, Division of Medicine
Canberra Health Services · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $204,936 - $274,696
Contract Support Officer
Department of Corporate and Digital Development · All NT Regions · Fixed term · $90,946–$95,468 pa
Investigator/Conciliator
Australian Human Rights Commission · Sydney NSW, 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 · $99,734–$111,701
Lawyer
Attorney General's Department · Darwin · Fixed term · $70,971–$110,781 pa
Occupational Therapist
Education · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $111,639 - $120,057
Senior Director Assurance and Improvement
Department of Education and Training · Darwin · Fixed term
APS5/6 Regulatory Lawyers - Litigation (Legal 1 Broadband)
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $92,357–$110,105
Assistant Directors – Client Engagement and Research Support
Department of Parliamentary Services · Canberra ACT · Fixed term
Cyber Security Officer - Products and Services
Clean Energy Regulator · Canberra ACT · Fixed term · $93,612–$98,332
IT Technical Specialist (Infrastructure)
Australian Taxation Office · Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Wollongong NSW · Fixed term · $155,911–$185,713
Operations Support Officer
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority · Townsville QLD · Fixed term · $88,833–$96,829
Senior Director - Parks and Partnerships
City and Environment · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $172,246
Senior Project Officer - Service Design and Delivery
City and Environment · Canberra, ACT · Fixed term · $102,657 - $116,592
Government Lawyer
Services Australia · Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW · Fixed term · $88,834–$113,242