Main Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Supervisor Commissioning Mechanical

at Kinetiq Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Myaree, Perth WA

$120 per hour

A roster to suit you!
Casual and full time positions
Training and upskilling opportunities

A roster to suit you!
Casual and full time positions
Training and upskilling opportunities

We are looking for Mechanical Supervisors!

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

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Project Engineers

at Johnston Project Management and Consulting Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$80 – $120 per hour

Up to $1,200 per day
High profile infrastructure projects
Several contract roles available for immediate start

Up to $1,200 per day
High profile infrastructure projects
Several contract roles available for immediate start

Project Engineers with several years experience in Australia with Tier 1 & 2 Contractors on major infrastructure projects - immediate start.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed four hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

at COSOL

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

Cosol is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for capital works projects at a Northern Bowen Basin Mine site.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

4h ago

Listed four hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

at COSOL

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

Cosol is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for capital works projects at a Northern Bowen Basin Mine site.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

4h ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Engineer – Major Projects (Client Representative)

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fremantle, Perth WA

AUD 100 per hour

Fremantle Location, 6 month contract
Must have Australian working rights
Resume and Cover Letter required for applications

Fremantle Location, 6 month contract
Must have Australian working rights
Resume and Cover Letter required for applications

Mechanical Engineer to represent Client on major project. Lead design reviews, manage risks, and support delivery of complex industrial systems.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed three hours ago

Engineer

at PERSOL

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Long-term ongoing contract role
Based in Darwin (local role)
Career opportunity with a Global company

Long-term ongoing contract role
Based in Darwin (local role)
Career opportunity with a Global company

We have a long-term career opportunity with a Global company in Darwin. Local role (not FIFO) and starting asap.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3h ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Engineering Opportunities

at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA

West Perth Location
Exciting projects
Materials Handling design focus

West Perth Location
Exciting projects
Materials Handling design focus

Contract and Permanent opportunities within growing team

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Rare opportunity to work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a sought-after organisation operating within a highly regulated, complex environment.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

at Australian Drafting & Design Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$85 – $95 per hour

Secure Long Term Contract
Excellent hourly rate
Immediate Start

Secure Long Term Contract
Excellent hourly rate
Immediate Start

Mechanical Engineers needed in Brisbane and Perth. SolidWorks essential. Immediate start, 40 hrs/week

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at TRS Staffing Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Major Port Handling Project

Major Port Handling Project

Our client is a major infrastructure owner. They are WA's primary container and bulk handling infrastructure.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed seven days ago

Maintenance Engineering and Technical Officer

at Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

Hourly rate + Super Paid Weekly (See advert)

Hybrid engineering and field based technical role
FIFO from Cairns | 4/3 roster
2-month contract with possible extension

Hybrid engineering and field based technical role
FIFO from Cairns | 4/3 roster
2-month contract with possible extension

Maintenance Engineering & Technical Officer role | FIFO Cairns | short term site role.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

at Blackbook Executive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Frankston, Melbourne VIC

12-month contract opportunity with potential extension based on project pipeline
Hands-on role from design through installation and commissioning.
Deliver mechanical upgrades across major industrial capital projects.

12-month contract opportunity with potential extension based on project pipeline
Hands-on role from design through installation and commissioning.
Deliver mechanical upgrades across major industrial capital projects.

Contract opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer delivering equipment upgrades and piping systems across major industrial projects.

Recruited byEimear Hunt

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed three hours ago

Lead Project Engineer | Project Engineer

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

8/6 Roster
Available Now

8/6 Roster
Available Now

Project Engineer / Lead Project Engineer

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

3h ago

Listed five days ago

Engineer Projects

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 270000 - 280000 per annum

Work with a Tier 1 Iron Ore Miner
The Roster: 5/2 & 4/3 FIFO Perth
Commence in May

Work with a Tier 1 Iron Ore Miner
The Roster: 5/2 & 4/3 FIFO Perth
Commence in May

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our clients Project Team.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Perth-based Mechanical Design Engineer contract role in mining heavy equipment. 5-10 yrs exp. Apply now ASAP

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Zinfra

Be an early applicant

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)

9h ago

Listed five days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Join a sought-after organisation delivering technically complex projects in a highly regulated industrial environment. Apply now!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Junior Construction Engineer (Electrical or Civil)

at vitae group pty ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

$90,000 – $110,000 per year

Long Term Contract Position
Data Centre Construction Projects
Broadmeadows Location

Long Term Contract Position
Data Centre Construction Projects
Broadmeadows Location

Long Term Contract, Electrical Distribution Projects, Immediate Start Available.

Recruited byAndy Malek

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed six hours ago

Commissioning Engineer

at Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join Chobani on a 12-month FTC during a significant capital program

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Reliability Engineer at $90/hr + super

at Buffalo Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$90 per hour

Monday to Friday Brisbane-based roster
Competitive $90/hr + super
Immediate start with potential extension

Monday to Friday Brisbane-based roster
Competitive $90/hr + super
Immediate start with potential extension

3-month Brisbane Reliability Engineer role, Mon–Fri roster, mining/heavy equipment experience required, $90/hr + super.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

7h ago

Listed five hours ago

Site Manager - Mechanical Works

at EngIT recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Appin, Sydney NSW

$80 – $90 per hour

Immediate start
Great rate
Long term opportunities

Immediate start
Great rate
Long term opportunities

A construction manager is needed for a 12-month gold mine project in the Appin area. Oversee mechanical installs

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

5h ago

Listed eight days ago

Technical Officer, Manufacturing and Fabrication (JR47586 )

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$62.46 p.h. Plus Super

Technical Officer role supporting the operational activities within Manufacturing and Fabrication Workspaces.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

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Supervisor Commissioning Mechanical

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Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

Mechanical Engineer – Major Projects (Client Representative)

Engineer

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance Engineering and Technical Officer

Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Lead Project Engineer | Project Engineer

Engineer Projects

Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer

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Commissioning Engineer

Reliability Engineer at $90/hr + super

Site Manager - Mechanical Works

Technical Officer, Manufacturing and Fabrication (JR47586 )

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