Jobs with real deadlines rather than whenever you get to it
If a firm date is the thing that gets you started, open-ended work is not a discipline problem, it is a bad fit. Production schedules, court dates, event work, shift handovers and delivery windows all carry the deadline in the work itself. These roles are currently advertised in Australia.
What we are actually measuring
This is deadline response. It runs between two ends, and neither one is the better place to be. It is simply a fact about how you work, and it decides whether a job you can do is a job you can keep.
- One end
- A looming deadline freezes you and you work better with open time
- The other
- A firm deadline is the thing that gets you started
This page is about the highlighted end.
How many jobs are like this right now?
Of 4,964 Australian jobs we have read in detail, 1,408 sit at this end. That is not a guess from the job title. Each advert was read for what the work would actually involve.
Where they cluster
- Legal · 140
- Hospitality & Catering · 101
- Consultancy · 78
- Accounting & Finance · 77
- Creative & Design · 76
- Trade & Construction · 75
Roles advertised in Australia right now
Live listings, with what each one would take stated plainly rather than buried.
- mid
Proposal Manager I to IV
Amentum · Australia
- · Writing and editing proposal responses to tight submission deadlines
- · Coordinating inputs from subject matter experts and technical staff
- · Ensuring proposals comply with tender requirements and formatting rules
What it would take: You would need demonstrable experience managing government or defence proposals under real deadline pressure, with strong writing and coordination skills.
- mid
Orthopaedic - Registrar - Manning Hospital
WAVELENGTH · Taree, Greater Taree Area
- · Assessing and treating orthopaedic patients during afternoon and evening shifts
- · Being on call overnight for urgent orthopaedic presentations
- · Reviewing inpatients and responding to ward calls
What it would take: You would need AHPRA registration and be working at registrar level in orthopaedics, and must be available for afternoon, evening and overnight on-call shifts across several consecutive days.
- senior
Emergency Medicine Consultant | Regional Victoria
Mediix · Melbourne, Melbourne Region
- · Assessing and treating emergency presentations across all acuity levels
- · Making rapid clinical decisions under pressure
- · Supervising and supporting junior medical staff
What it would take: You would need full AHPRA specialist registration in emergency medicine and be willing to relocate to regional Victoria.
- senior
Deputy Sport Editor
Seven West Media · Australia
- · Editing and subediting sports copy across print and digital platforms
- · Coordinating a team of sports journalists on daily coverage
- · Making real-time editorial decisions on breaking sports news
What it would take: You would need substantial sports journalism experience at a senior level, with demonstrated editing and team leadership in a newsroom environment.
- mid
Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine (ED)
Medrecruit · Taree South, Greater Taree Area
- · Assess and treat emergency department patients
- · Make rapid diagnostic and treatment decisions
- · Handle a constant flow of interruptions and urgent cases
What it would take: You would need current medical registration and emergency medicine training, and to work a fixed day shift in a high-pressure department.
- senior
Senior Commercial Tender Manager – Subsea Production Systems
Baker Hughes · Perth, Perth Region
- · Lead tender bids from opportunity shaping to submission
- · Coordinate cross-functional teams on pricing and technical input
- · Review commercial risk and contract terms
What it would take: You would need substantial tender or commercial experience in complex engineering or energy projects.
- mid
Freelance Tennis Broadcast Analyst
Bolt6 · Sydney, Sydney Region
- · Monitor live match data during play
- · Turn statistics into on-screen graphics
- · Prepare talking points for commentators
What it would take: You would need a background in live broadcast and to be quick to find and present data under live deadlines.
- mid
Recruitment / Mobilisation Coordinator
Wood Recruitment · Bayswater, Bayswater Area
- · Screen CVs and shortlist candidates for mining roles
- · Coordinate candidate onboarding and documentation
- · Schedule and track mobilisation to site
What it would take: You would need recruitment and site mobilisation experience, ideally in mining or resources, to manage a high-volume temporary placement.
- senior
Corporate Lawyer
On-Demand Legal Talent, Lawyers, & Legal Services Provider · Sydney, Sydney Region
- · Conduct due diligence on transactions
- · Draft deal documentation and contracts
- · Negotiate commercial terms with counterparties
What it would take: You would need a practising certificate and several years of corporate law experience, including M&A and transactional work.
- mid
Reporter
Seven West Media · Perth, Perth Region
- · Research and write news stories across multiple platforms
- · Attend press conferences, court and community events
- · Source and verify news leads and contacts
What it would take: You would need a track record of news writing and to work to breaking-news deadlines across shifting topics and locations.
- entry
Vintage Assistant Winemaker
Vinarchy · Australia
- · Sample and test fermenting wine
- · Support cellar operations during harvest
- · Work long and irregular hours during vintage
What it would take: You would need winemaking training and be willing to work demanding, irregular hours at harvest.
- mid
Emergency Registrar - Locum
CC Medical · Geelong Region, Victoria
- · Assess and treat emergency department patients
- · Make rapid clinical decisions under time pressure
- · Work with nursing and allied health teams
What it would take: You would need medical registration and emergency training, and to be available for day, afternoon and on-call shifts.
Is this actually you?
This is one of eight things that decide whether work suits you, and most people have never been asked about any of them. Talk to the coach for about five minutes and you will get all eight, with the evidence behind each one, and jobs matched on the lot.