Our temporary register is for non-ongoing (temporary) job vacancies.
A temporary contract could be for an initial period of a week to 12 months, depending on what we require from the job.
Apply for the temporary register
To apply, login or register to the SWA Careers website, navigate to the temporary employment register from our ‘Jobs List’ and submit an online application. You will receive email confirmation when your application has been received.
If you are unable to submit an online application or require assistance, please contact our recruitment team.
You must meet certain eligibility criteria to apply for jobs with us.
What happens next
When a job is available, we may contact you to find out if you’re suitable and available to start.
We could fill these job vacancies at short notice.
Staying on the temporary register
Your application will remain active until 30 June 2026. Applications are not carried over after this time and you will be required to submit a new application if you wish to be on the 2026-2027 Temporary Employment Register.
Being on a temporary employment register does not guarantee you will get a job offer.
Please update your application:
- when your employment details change, or
- when your personal details change.
You may contact People Strategies for queries about the temporary register.
Jobs with temporary contracts
Types of jobs you may be contacted for include:
- full time, part time or casual (casual positions can be irregular, with varying hours and days);
- available at the APS Level 3 to 6 classifications or Executive Level 1 and 2 classifications;
- in a range of skills including accounting and finance, administration, communications, human resources, legal, policy, project management, property management, research, security and workplace health and safety.