Engineering Lead Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Lead Mechanical Engineer role on high-impact projects with strong design focus, leadership scope and career growth in a collaborative team environment

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed five days ago

AI Product Lead

at Pathway Search

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

AI Product Lead

subClassification: Product Management & DevelopmentProduct Management & Development

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

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Product and Technology Lead

at Paxus

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Unique opportunity to drive product direction, technical leadership and delivery capability across a diverse software ecosystem

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

4d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engineering Manager

at Airswift

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Speak to Kash to know more about the role!!!

High-Impact-Project!!!
Skill Development!!!
Global Reach, Local Strength!!!

High-Impact-Project!!!
Skill Development!!!
Global Reach, Local Strength!!!

Looking for Engineering Manager driving NPI, processing plants, and design excellence delivering efficiency, innovation, growth!!!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension
Lead engineering activities across design, delivery, and project execution
TOP $$$

6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension
Lead engineering activities across design, delivery, and project execution
TOP $$$

Lead Mechanical Engineer role on high-impact projects with strong design focus, leadership scope and career growth in a collaborative team environment

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Lead - Enterprise Platforms

at Thinkstream

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Long-term Contract
Federal Government Client
Hybrid/Flexible Working

Long-term Contract
Federal Government Client
Hybrid/Flexible Working

Thinkstream is seeking an experienced Tech Lead to provide technical leadership across enterprise platforms and delivery teams.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Technical Lead

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$900 - $995 p.d. + + super

Solution Architecture Design
10 years of .NET Development experience
End to end delivery of large scale digital projects

Solution Architecture Design
10 years of .NET Development experience
End to end delivery of large scale digital projects

Initial 12-month contract opportunity focusing on solution architecture, application design and building digital capability in the local Council.

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

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 fifteen days ago

Design Manager – Mineral Processing

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

AUD 210000 - 230000 per annum, Contract or perm

Lead multi-discipline design delivery
Minerals processing projects
Engineering degree essential

Lead multi-discipline design delivery
Minerals processing projects
Engineering degree essential

Lead design teams in mineral processing, manage engineering delivery, budgets and schedules in EPCM environment

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager- Electrical or Mechanical

at Resourceful Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rate on offer

FIFO from Brisbane | 5/2 roster (1-day WFH)
Work for a global owner operator
Excellent hourly rate

FIFO from Brisbane | 5/2 roster (1-day WFH)
Work for a global owner operator
Excellent hourly rate

Deliver key capital upgrades and reliability projects within a leading mining operator

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Project Manager - WA/SA

at Fuse Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

AUD 143000 per annum

Lead full lifecycle projects from pre-sales through to delivery and handover
Work with engineering teams on complex, large-scale tech-driven projects
Hybrid role with travel, strong pipeline and career growth opportunities

Lead full lifecycle projects from pre-sales through to delivery and handover
Work with engineering teams on complex, large-scale tech-driven projects
Hybrid role with travel, strong pipeline and career growth opportunities

Technical Project Manager role delivering end-to-end projects across AI, engineering and services. Hybrid WA/SA role with strong growth.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

9d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Technical Lead/Solution Architect - AWS

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Initial 6 month contract with the view to extend
Hands-on AWS cloud solution architecture required
Join a leading utilities organisation delivering a major transformation

Initial 6 month contract with the view to extend
Hands-on AWS cloud solution architecture required
Join a leading utilities organisation delivering a major transformation

Join a leading utilities organisation delivering a major transformation program focused on replacing a legacy smart-meter analytics platform

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

12h ago

Listed five days ago

Technical Lead

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Brilliant Opportunity for a Technical Lead
Initial 6 months contract with possibility of extending up to 2 years
Highly competitive daily rate

Brilliant Opportunity for a Technical Lead
Initial 6 months contract with possibility of extending up to 2 years
Highly competitive daily rate

Brilliant opportunity for a Technical Lead with hands-on experience with Salesforce, Snowflake, Kafka and experience delivering integration projects

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

5d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Lead SMP Designer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 115 - 120 per hour

12 month contract with possibility of extension
Prime Perth CBD location
Opportunity to grow with a rapid expanding business

12 month contract with possibility of extension
Prime Perth CBD location
Opportunity to grow with a rapid expanding business

Lead SMP Designer, Perth: lead teams on mining projects, drive design delivery. 7+ yrs exp. 12-month contract with path to permanent.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Integration Lead

at M&T Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

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Senior Integration Lead
3 month contract
Rates-$1000/day +super |Location : Melbourne

Senior Integration Lead
3 month contract
Rates-$1000/day +super |Location : Melbourne

Senior Integration Lead 3 month contract Rates- $1000/day +super Location: Melbourne

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1h ago

Listed five days ago

Technical Lead

at SYPAQ Systems

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

Immediate Start
Long term contract
Flexible/hybrid options to work from ACT are available

Immediate Start
Long term contract
Flexible/hybrid options to work from ACT are available

SYPAQ are seeking a Technical Lead for a long term contract opportunity

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

5d ago

Listed two 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)

2h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Lead major mechanical upgrade projects with full engineering + project managemen
Shape Critical Industrial Projects
TOP $$$ - Multi-year contract

Lead major mechanical upgrade projects with full engineering + project managemen
Shape Critical Industrial Projects
TOP $$$ - Multi-year contract

Drive engineering excellence. Lead impactful industrial upgrades. Shape safer, smarter operations.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

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)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Project Manager (Mech/Elec/Civil/Structural)

at ResourcePro Project Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

$90 – $110 per hour

Seeking Project Manager to lead capital works at a Townsville Port Facility. Multidisciplinary, contract-based role.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Technical Lead

at Hydrogen Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Up to $1050 p.d.

Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL
Messaging & event-driven architecture
Contribute to solution design / architecture

Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL
Messaging & event-driven architecture
Contribute to solution design / architecture

Technical Lead

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

20d ago

Listed two hours ago

Principal Project Engineer

at Xenco Services

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Competitive Rate

Coordinate contractors and stakeholders through execution to handover
Site based FIFO role
Contribute directly to the success of a major mining project

Coordinate contractors and stakeholders through execution to handover
Site based FIFO role
Contribute directly to the success of a major mining project

Senior Principal Project Engineer delivering mining capital projects across engineering, construction, commissioning and operational handover.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

2h ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$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)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Agile Lead

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$700 - $800 p.d.

Agile Lead | Iteration Manager | Scrum Master | Delivery Lead | RTE
6 month initial contract + extensions | Geelong office 3x per week
$800 including superannuation | Digital | UX | Design Teams

Agile Lead | Iteration Manager | Scrum Master | Delivery Lead | RTE
6 month initial contract + extensions | Geelong office 3x per week
$800 including superannuation | Digital | UX | Design Teams

The Agile Lead will mentor, build and support cross-functional teams to deliver value and continuously improve their ways of working

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Data Engineer

at SRA Information Technology

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Lead enterprise Azure data solutions using Synapse, Data Lakes and CI/CD pipelines in a high impact cloud transformation program.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Lead GCP Engineer

at Attribute Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Lead the build from POC to Production in an advanced AI/GCP environment.
Initial 6 month contract with high chance of engagement extension.
Contract can be based anywhere in Australia.

Lead the build from POC to Production in an advanced AI/GCP environment.
Initial 6 month contract with high chance of engagement extension.
Contract can be based anywhere in Australia.

Major digital brand building the next phase of their clients GCP cloud environment. Unique opportunity, further uplift a unique and evolving client.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Energy Project Manager

at Coles

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawthorn East, Melbourne VIC

Deliver large scale EV and renewable energy projects.
Drive sustainability and emissions reduction outcomes.
Lead strategic CAPEX and infrastructure initiatives.

Deliver large scale EV and renewable energy projects.
Drive sustainability and emissions reduction outcomes.
Lead strategic CAPEX and infrastructure initiatives.

Lead innovative energy projects including EV charging, solar and batteries to drive sustainability and operational impact at Coles.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Software Development Manager (Contract)

at BLACKROC Contingent Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Circa $1050 p/day

Lead high-performing engineering teams & coach leaders
Drive tech roadmaps, Agile excellence & real business impact
Flexible contract in growing South Brisbane construction tech

Lead high-performing engineering teams & coach leaders
Drive tech roadmaps, Agile excellence & real business impact
Flexible contract in growing South Brisbane construction tech

Jordan Ricketts:[email protected]:Flexible contract in South Brisbane construction tech. Lead & coach engineering teams to drive real business goals.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

14d ago

Listed one day ago

OT Project Manager

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Long Term Contract - Ongoing
Immediate Start
Brisbane Based

Long Term Contract - Ongoing
Immediate Start
Brisbane Based

Project Manager who can work in the Operational Technology space - long-term contract

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

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