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  • Contracts Manager

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Effectively manage and report on commercial agreements and research contracts ensuring they are executed in a timely manner and meet requirements

    • Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting-edge medical research
    • 12 Month Contract Opportunity
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  • Senior Impact Assessor

    Melbourne
    Temporary
    AU$71 - AU$86 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a dedicated Senior Impact Assessor to play a key role in evaluating and assessing the environmental and social impacts of projects within the energy and natural resources sector. This temporary position is based in Melbourne and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector projects.

    • Temporary contract until mid May
    • $71-$86 p.h plus super
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  • Senior solicitor

    Southbank
    Permanent
    AU$130,000 - AU$140,000 per year
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    Join a leading public sector organisation as a Senior Solicitor, where you'll provide expert legal advice and support on regulatory matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Legal department, based in Southbank.

    • Permanant opportunity
    • $140,000 plus super
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  • Management Consultant

    Canberra
    Permanent
    AU$150,000 - AU$180,000 per year

    This is an opportunity for experienced consultants who want to move beyond the traditional consulting model and work in a more senior, intellectually rigorous environment.

    Rather than operating through large delivery teams and leverage-heavy structures, the firm deploys small, highly experienced teams to work directly with senior government leaders on complex strategic issues.

    • Exciting opportunity for growth and development!
    • Making real impact with experience leaders
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  • Pega Developer

    Melbourne CBD
    Temporary
    AU$115,000 - AU$121,000 per year

    Join a fast-paced technology team as a Developer in the public sector. This role in Glen Waverley offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enhancing your technical expertise.

    • 2 days in office.
    • Exciting enhancement project.
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  • Finance Officer

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    AU$68 - AU$68 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to join a large State Government Department. This contract opportunity is based in Albion and focuses on contributing to the delivery of contemporary budget and financial management services

    • Provide strategic budget and financial management accounting services
    • 6 Month contract opportunity
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  • People and Culture Partner

    Macquarie Park
    Permanent
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The People and Culture Partner will play a key role in supporting the public sector by delivering strategic and operational human resources solutions. This role is based in Macquarie Park and offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

    • Macquarie Park location
    • Strong focus on stakeholder engagement and day to day case management
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  • Senior Project Engagement Officer

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Are you an experienced professional ready to make an impact in the public sector? This temporary opportunity as a Senior Project Engagement Officer focuses on delivering high-quality engagement initiatives within the marketing and agency department.

    • Join a high-performing public sector team delivering impactful projects.
    • Hands-on strategic engagement role with strong stakeholder exposure.
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  • Senior Health & Safety Advisor

    Frankston
    Temporary
    AU$650 - AU$700 per day
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    This temporary Safety Advisor role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to workplace safety within the services industry. Based in Frankston, you will play a key part in ensuring compliance with safety standards and fostering a culture of safety.

    • Temporary 6 month contract
    • $700 daily plus super
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  • Systems Accountant - Oracle

    Frankston
    Temporary
    AU$95,000 - AU$115,000 per year



    We're recruiting a temp to support the finance team during a busy year-end and audit period following a recent resignation. This is a hands-on role blending finance systems support and accounting, ideal for someone proactive, curious, and comfortable working independently.

    • 3 Month Contract
    • Potential to transition to perm
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  • Test Lead

    Carseldine
    Temporary
    AU$800 - AU$900 per day
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    This role leads end-to-end testing and coordinates UAT across complex ICT projects to ensure solutions meet business and quality expectations before release. It combines hands-on test delivery, stakeholder engagement, and risk-based decision-making to support confident go-live outcomes.

    • Proven experience leading end-to-end testing and coordinating UAT
    • Strong stakeholder engagement and risk-based test management skills
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  • AO5 Communications Advisor

    Gold Coast
    Temporary

    We are seeking a skilled Communications Advisor - AO5 to support communication initiatives within the public sector. This role focuses on developing and delivering effective communication strategies in Nerang

    • Pay Rate of $68.22 p/h + super
    • Your chance to contribute to meaningful projects within the Public Sector!
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  • SASE Network Engineer

    Sydney
    Temporary
    AU$900 - AU$1,100 per day

    We are seeking a skilled SASE Network Engineer to deliver exceptional technical expertise in the design and implementation of secure access service edge solutions. This temporary role is based in Sydney and offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects within the public sector.

    • Working on an exciting transformative SASE Project
    • Working alongside a friendly and engaging team
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  • Accounts Receivable

    Perth
    Permanent

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Officer to join the Public Sector. This role involves managing accounts receivable processes and ensuring accuracy in financial records within the Accounting & Finance department.

    • Work-life balance with a focus on employee wellbeing.
    • A supportive and structured work environment.
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  • Payroll Officer

    Milton
    Temporary
    AU$50 - AU$50 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Be Responsible for providing effective and efficient support in payroll processing, reporting, superannuation, end of month and end of year processes

    • Long Term Contract Role
    • Exciting working environment
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  • Senior Project Manager

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    AU$125 - AU$132 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    We are seeking 2 x experienced Project Managers to lead delivery across critical technology initiatives spanning cloud platforms and enterprise data solutions. These roles sit within a high-performing delivery environment and offer the opportunity to work on modern, large-scale transformation programs.

    • Lead a massive transformation project within Queensland Government
    • Work closely with technology and business stakeholders
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  • Program Advisor

    Carseldine
    Temporary

    We are looking for a Program Advisor to join a high-performing team, supporting the successful delivery of multiple programs and projects. Do you enjoy bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to complex initiatives?

    If so, we want to hear from you.

    • Enjoy a flexible working arrangement (50% onsite per fortnight)
    • Work on high-impact programs that make a difference
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  • System Accountant

    Perth
    Temporary

    This is a 6-Month FTC within a dynamic complex organisation. This role is responsible for supporting, optimising and maintaining core finance systems to ensure accurate financial data, smooth month‑end processing and compliance with audit and policy requirements. Acting as the subject matter expert, you will partner closely with finance users and technical teams to resolve issues, improve processes and support system enhancements.

    • 6-Month role responsible for process improvement and system optimisation
    • Partner closely with finance users and technical teams to improve processes
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  • Senior Employee Relations Advisor

    Dandenong South
    Permanent
    AU$120,000 - AU$122,600 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The Workplace Relations Senior Advisor will play a pivotal role in providing expert advice and guidance on workplace relations matters. This position focuses on ensuring compliance with enterprise agreements and awards within the not-for-profit sector.

    • Permanant opportunity
    • $122,600 per annum plus super
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  • Senior Accountant

    Perth
    Temporary
    AU$65 - AU$75 per hour

    This is a short-term Senior Accountant opportunity supporting a large government organisation through a critical end of year financial period. You will assist the Finance Manager to prepare annual financial statements, audits and strategic financial planning while providing insights to senior stakeholders. This is a temporary 4-6 month role based in North Perth.

    • Temporary 4-6 Month role with a large government organisation
    • Support an organisation through a critical financial year-end period
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  • Principal Technical Specialist (Firewall)

    Inner Suburbs Brisbane
    Temporary
    AU$950 - AU$1,050 per day

    Join a key QLD Gov tech team as a Principal Technical Specialist (Firewall) in Brisbane City. This temporary role focuses on leveraging your expertise to ensure the secure and efficient operation of firewall systems in the public sector.

    • Brisbane based candidates only 12 month initial day rate contract
    • 3/2 hybrid working environment
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  • People Services Business Partner

    Dandenong South
    Temporary
    AU$95,000 - AU$97,500 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Are you a skilled HR professional with a passion for driving people-focused initiatives? We're seeking a People Services Business Partner to provide strategic support and operational expertise within the education sector.

    • 1 year fixed term contract
    • $97,000 per annum
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  • Procurement & Contracts Officer

    Kwinana
    Temporary
    AU$55 - AU$65 per hour

    This role supports end-to-end procurement and contract activities, including tenders, compliance, and stakeholder advisory across the organisation. You'll play a key role in ensuring governance, improving processes, and supporting upcoming procurement activities.

    • Strong mix of procurement + contract management exposure
    • Local government role with real ownership and stakeholder engagement
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  • Accounts Payable

    Mulgrave
    Temporary
    AU$36 - AU$44 per hour

    We are seeking a skilled Accounts payable temporary role to join a public sector organisation in Mulgrave This temporary role focuses on accounts payable tasks, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accounting and finance department.

    • WHV Encouraged to apply
    • Exposure to complex systems
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  • Project Manager

    Brisbane
    Temporary
    AU$950 - AU$1,000 per day
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The Principal Project Manager will lead large‑scale cyber security initiatives, with a specific focus on delivering Multi‑Factor Authentication and identity security uplift projects across a complex enterprise environment. They will manage end‑to‑end project delivery, guide multi‑disciplinary teams, and ensure alignment with best‑practice methodologies, budgets, and organisational standards.

    • You will drive high-impact cyber security uplift project.
    • You will lead meaningful transformation with visibility, scale, and autonomy.
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  • Asset Accountant

    Cannington
    Permanent
    AU$100,000 - AU$120,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Asset Accountant/Finance Analyst to join the public sector and contribute to its Accounting & Finance department. You will play a key role in managing and analysing financial data, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision-making processes.

    • Play a hands‑on role in major capital projects and assets
    • Build deep, in‑demand technical experience in a complex, large‑scale environment
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  • Senior Oracle Software Developer

    Melbourne CBD
    Temporary

    The Senior Software Developer - Oracle will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining Oracle-based solutions within the public sector. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with a strong technical background in Oracle development and a focus on delivering high-quality results.

    • Hybrid working arrangements.
    • 12 month initial contract with 2 years of extension potential.
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  • Commercial Advisor

    Brisbane CBD
    Temporary
    AU$88 - AU$88 per hour
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The purpose of the Principal Advisor (Commercial) is to manage the implementation, administration, review and monitoring of the contractual matters for a new train fleet in Queensland.

    • 6 Month Contract Role
    • Work within a large Government Department
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  • Data Governance Analyst

    Mitcham
    Temporary

    We are seeking a skilled Data Governance Analyst to join a leading organisation within the Water industry. The analyst will be responsible for supporting the integrity, security, and compliance of organizational data.

    They will ensure data quality, enforce privacy standards, facilitate accessibility, monitor data usage, and align data practices with business objectives.

    • Be part of an exciting period of growth.
    • Hybrid working arrangements.
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  • Purchasing Officer

    Perth
    Temporary
    AU$80,000 - AU$100,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Support a local government purchasing function, ensuring compliance and probity. Process requisitions and manage suppliers in a structured team environment.

    • Meaningful Public Sector Impact
    • Secure 12-Month Opportunity with Immediate Responsibility
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