Broad Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$200,000 – $220,000 per year

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Take full control of a high-stakes project. Built for SPMs who deliver, not delegate.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Crushing Maintenance Superintendent

at Lucas Total Contract Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Broad leadership role influencing multiple crushing operations
Consistent Monday–Friday roster with planned site travel
Drive performance, reliability, and improvement across growing projects

Broad leadership role influencing multiple crushing operations
Consistent Monday–Friday roster with planned site travel
Drive performance, reliability, and improvement across growing projects

Crushing Maintenance Superintendent role with regular site travel, leading maintenance across SA operations to drive safety, uptime and performance.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Listed one day ago

Multiple Cleared ICT, Cyber, Engineering & Architecture roles

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$125 > $175 p/h

Defence ICT & engineering opportunities across secure national programs. Multiple contract roles for cleared professionals | 12m+ | $125p/h > $175p/h

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead

at DHHI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$100 – $140 per hour

Lead a small engineering team on major materials handling projects
Drive design, procurement, installation and commissioning outcomes
Apply structural and mechanical expertise across complex assets

Lead a small engineering team on major materials handling projects
Drive design, procurement, installation and commissioning outcomes
Apply structural and mechanical expertise across complex assets

Lead bulk handling projects with a specialist team delivering stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders across Australia.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Project Engineer - NPI

at Brunel

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

12 Month Contract Opportunity

Major greenfields mining infrastructure project in the Pilbara
Lead delivery of critical Non-Process Infrastructure packages
Long-term project opportunity within a high-performing Owner's Team

Major greenfields mining infrastructure project in the Pilbara
Lead delivery of critical Non-Process Infrastructure packages
Long-term project opportunity within a high-performing Owner's Team

Senior Project Engineer - NPI for major greenfields Pilbara project. Perth based transitioning to FIFO during delivery phase.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Data Lead

at IBC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Contract - $1200-1300 a day
Long term, greenfield program
Hybrid

Contract - $1200-1300 a day
Long term, greenfield program
Hybrid

Data Lead required for long term greenfield project - East Coast (Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane)

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineer - Signalling

at V/Line Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Deliver signalling solutions that keep Victoria’s rail network safe.
3 Year Fixed-Term, Full-Time Contract
Free travel across Victoria (free myki card)

Deliver signalling solutions that keep Victoria’s rail network safe.
3 Year Fixed-Term, Full-Time Contract
Free travel across Victoria (free myki card)

Drive project success through engineering expertise and collaboration, and manage complex signalling projects from concept through to delivery.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Infrastructure & Platforms Lead (12 Month Contract)

at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Involvement in exciting IT transformation projects.
Visible leadership role with influence.

A collaborative and supportive team environment.
Involvement in exciting IT transformation projects.
Visible leadership role with influence.

We are seeking a pragmatic and hands-on leader to provide support across WGA's infrastructure and platform services on a fixed term contract.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8h ago

Listed seven days ago

Infrastructure Engineer

at The Recruitment Company

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Join our client’s team as an Infrastructure Engineer to manage and secure complex IT environments.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

L3 Platform Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer

at The Aquarium

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

We're working on a new 6-month contract opportunity for a hands-on L3 Platform Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer to top 5 Insurer

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Engineering Manager

at DFP Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 88 - 95 per hour

Senior Engineering Manager providing strategic leadership and expert oversight of complex engineering and capital projects supporting essential health

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

Pipe Welder

at Precision Piping Engineering Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sherwood, Brisbane QLD

$80 – $85 per hour

Join a skilled team delivering high-quality Class 1 pipe welding in Sherwood. Ongoing casual work with precision-focused projects.

subClassification: Welders & BoilermakersWelders & Boilermakers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Engineering Manager - Dam Safety

at Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$147,769 - $156,144 per annum

Opportunities for professional growth and development
Opportunities for regional travel and regional engagement on occasion
Enjoy diverse and meaningful engineering work

Opportunities for professional growth and development
Opportunities for regional travel and regional engagement on occasion
Enjoy diverse and meaningful engineering work

Help safeguard Queensland communities. Lead dam safety engineering and shape statewide regulatory outcomes.

subClassification: Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Commercial Manager / Contracts & Procurement Lead – Mining & EPCM Projects

at MINCORE PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Senior hands-on role responsible for contracts management, procurement, tender support, and commercial risk management for mining and EPCM projects.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Zinfra

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Exceptional Benefits Package

Deliver critical projects that power communities
Industry leading purchased leave policy
Full-Time permanent opportunity - QLD/NSW based

Deliver critical projects that power communities
Industry leading purchased leave policy
Full-Time permanent opportunity - QLD/NSW based

Rare opportunity for a Project Engineer/ Senior Project Engineer to join our expanding NSW/ QLD teams delivering critical energy projects!

subClassification: Field EngineeringField Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Network Support Engineer

at Aurec

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Solid Network Support Engineer with broad IT knowledge and deep subject matter expertise in core Networking, Palo Alto, and Cisco FlashStack.

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

AI & Business Transformation Lead (6-month Contract)

at Valenhold Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tingalpa, Brisbane QLD

Hands-on AI and automation implementation across global mining services business
Backed by leadership with direct access to decision makers
Potential long-term opportunity following the initial contract period

Hands-on AI and automation implementation across global mining services business
Backed by leadership with direct access to decision makers
Potential long-term opportunity following the initial contract period

We’re hiring someone to implement AI and automation in a real business - not just talk about it. Real systems. Real outcomes.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$200,000 – $220,000 per year

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Take full control of a high-stakes project. Built for SPMs who deliver, not delegate.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operations support Analyst

at Blackbook Executive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ballarat, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

Site-based role with direct exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations.
Opportunity to influence operational performance and process improvement.
Clear career progression into leadership, engineering, or CI pathways.

Site-based role with direct exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations.
Opportunity to influence operational performance and process improvement.
Clear career progression into leadership, engineering, or CI pathways.

Support manufacturing operations through data analysis, reporting, systems improvement, and CI initiatives in a fast-paced plant environment

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Systems Engineer (Certification) Internship

at Northrop Grumman Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Edinburgh, Adelaide SA

Real Defence engineering experience
Hands‑on systems exposure
Learn from specialists

Real Defence engineering experience
Hands‑on systems exposure
Learn from specialists

Get hands‑on experience in systems and certification engineering on a live Defence platform.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Engineer (Rail)- Operational Control Systems (OCS)

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Major public transport rail infrastructure organization
6-month contract
Hybrid working

Major public transport rail infrastructure organization
6-month contract
Hybrid working

A leading rail infrastructure organisation is seeking Project Engineers to support and deliver OCS engineering and project activities.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Civil Construction Manager

at Enerven

This is a Contract/Temp job

Direk, Adelaide SA

Circa $260K including overtime + 13% super + LAFHA

Plan, manage and deliver civil works for substation & Renewable Energy projects
Contribute to SA’s grid reliability & resilience in a leadership role
OT at x2 rate |13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% annual leave loading

Plan, manage and deliver civil works for substation & Renewable Energy projects
Contribute to SA’s grid reliability & resilience in a leadership role
OT at x2 rate |13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% annual leave loading

Lead major civil works for critical energy infrastructure projects across South Australia

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

QC Advisor

at Icon Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Rate commensurate with experience and cert level.

Embedded QC role within integrated delivery teams — not a quality silo.
Consistent WA project work: brownfields, subsea, offshore construction.
AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1 certified? Quality is integral here, not a checkbox.

Embedded QC role within integrated delivery teams — not a quality silo.
Consistent WA project work: brownfields, subsea, offshore construction.
AWS CWI or CSWIP 3.1 certified? Quality is integral here, not a checkbox.

Certified welding inspector with 10+ years in oil & gas fabrication and offshore construction. Real QC ownership across ICON projects.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

10d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Process Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 45 - 50 per hour

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract Process Engineer role in SE Melbourne, focused on wastewater, chemical treatment and hands-on plant ops.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

at Compas Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

12-month contract for a senior Microsoft infrastructure specialist
Work across M365, Entra ID, Intune and enterprise collaboration
NV1 clearance required for this ACT-based opportunity

12-month contract for a senior Microsoft infrastructure specialist
Work across M365, Entra ID, Intune and enterprise collaboration
NV1 clearance required for this ACT-based opportunity

Senior contract role delivering Microsoft infrastructure, identity and endpoint support in a secure enterprise environment.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago

Listed eight days ago

Civil Construction Manager

at Enerven

This is a Contract/Temp job

Direk, Adelaide SA

Circa $260K including overtime + 13% super + LAFHA

Plan, manage and deliver civil works for substation & Renewable Energy projects
Contribute to SA’s grid reliability & resilience in a leadership role
OT at x2 rate |13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% annual leave loading

Plan, manage and deliver civil works for substation & Renewable Energy projects
Contribute to SA’s grid reliability & resilience in a leadership role
OT at x2 rate |13% super | Auto Income Protection | 17.5% annual leave loading

Lead major civil works for critical energy infrastructure projects across South Australia

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Data Engineer

at NTI Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Senior role shaping modern cloud data platforms
Design and deliver scalable data pipelines
Permanent, full time role with market leading employee benefits

Senior role shaping modern cloud data platforms
Design and deliver scalable data pipelines
Permanent, full time role with market leading employee benefits

Lead the design and delivery of scalable data pipelines and cloud data platforms that enable advanced analytics and data driven decision making at NTI

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Java Engineer - AI x Quality Engineering

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$1100 - $1250 p.d. 12 month contract

Build AI‑powered backend agents improving code quality across a major enterprise
Join a specialist engineering group shaping organisation‑wide AI strategy
Long‑term contract potential with strong visibility to senior engineering leader

Build AI‑powered backend agents improving code quality across a major enterprise
Join a specialist engineering group shaping organisation‑wide AI strategy
Long‑term contract potential with strong visibility to senior engineering leader

Backend Java role building AI‑driven code‑quality agents in a high‑impact engineering team. 12 month contract with long-term potential.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Analyser Engineer

at Resourceful Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

up to $120 / hour + super

Contract to end of year, strong likelihood of ongoing extension
Lead lifecycle and obsolescence strategy
Key technical ownership of analyser systems across a major refinery

Contract to end of year, strong likelihood of ongoing extension
Lead lifecycle and obsolescence strategy
Key technical ownership of analyser systems across a major refinery

Own analyser performance across a major refinery, driving reliability improvements and directly influencing plant stability and production performance

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago

Listed four hours ago

Cost Controller

at Zenith Energy Australia Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$80 – $85 per hour

Supporting an oil and gas client with day-to-day cost control activities, including call-off orders, purchase orders and SAP receipting.

subClassification: Cost AccountingCost Accounting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

4h ago

Listed twenty days ago

Tailings Design Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive

Leading Gold Mining operator
Busy project portfolio
Initial 12 month contract & inner city Perth location

Leading Gold Mining operator
Busy project portfolio
Initial 12 month contract & inner city Perth location

Client-side opportunity for an experienced Tailings Design Engineer to play a key role on a key Residue Disposal Area project.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Enterprise Network Specialist

at FinXL IT Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gosford, Gosford & Central Coast NSW

Newcastle-based Enterprise Network Specialist needed for 3-month contract. Site surveys & audits across Hunter region. Expertise: Cisco, Extreme!

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

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