Power Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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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)

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

at PMP Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Drive maintenance excellence at a world-leading copper & gold mine.
International site rotation working 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Work with a collaborative, high-performing team

Drive maintenance excellence at a world-leading copper & gold mine.
International site rotation working 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Work with a collaborative, high-performing team

Seeking a performance driven Maintenance Engineer with strong SAP PM skills for a FIFO 6/2 role to support maintenance strategy and improve SAP data.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

Featured

Listed nineteen days ago

Expression of Interest - Engineering Professionals

at CoMade

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Great opportunity to join a growing business
Upcoming major projects across the country
Competitive rates and project variety

Great opportunity to join a growing business
Upcoming major projects across the country
Competitive rates and project variety

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced engineering professionals to support large‑scale infrastructure and energy projects

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

19d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Electrical Project Engineer - HV Power & Utilities

at Heaton Rail Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Western Suburbs, Melbourne VIC

Competitive daily pay rate

HV power project within utilities environment
Project delivery, subcontractor and procurement focus
Site-based, contract role with potential for extension

HV power project within utilities environment
Project delivery, subcontractor and procurement focus
Site-based, contract role with potential for extension

Deliver HV electrical infrastructure on a major utilities project. Site-based Project Engineer role with strong delivery focus.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Engineer

at Uni-span Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Project Engineer required to support Industrial Project

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Junior Electrical Engineer

at Allegro Energy

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Thornton, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

$70,000 – $90,000 per year

Allegro Energy, a dynamic Newcastle-based start-up, offers a unique opportunity for individuals looking to make a real impact in the energy industry.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Engineer - Electrical

at CONCENTIS PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Market Leader in the mining industry | Exposure across Australasia
Manage the full lifecycle of a variety of HV/LV Electrical Works
Long Term Contract | 3 + Year Project Pipeline

Market Leader in the mining industry | Exposure across Australasia
Manage the full lifecycle of a variety of HV/LV Electrical Works
Long Term Contract | 3 + Year Project Pipeline

Join this Tier 1 Asset Owner to provide project management across a diverse range of electrical works within a complex smelter environment

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twelve hours 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)

12h ago

Listed one day ago

Electrical Project Manager

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

Play a key role delivering essential electrical upgrades and reliability projects within a large mining operator!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed six hours ago

Senior Electrical 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: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6h ago

Listed six days ago

Electrical Commissioning Manager

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Perth Based
Diverse Renewables Portfolio
Long Term Engagement

Perth Based
Diverse Renewables Portfolio
Long Term Engagement

Senior commissioning role overseeing planning, energisation, testing and handover across complex renewable and power infrastructure projects.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed six days ago

Green Power Commissioning Manager - 12 month contract - Perth CBD

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

$140 - $170 p.h. + + Super

Lead commissioning across major renewable energy assets
Shape a practical commissioning model across a rapidly scaling Green programs
Exposure across engineering, procurement, construction, OEMs, site teams

Lead commissioning across major renewable energy assets
Shape a practical commissioning model across a rapidly scaling Green programs
Exposure across engineering, procurement, construction, OEMs, site teams

Lead commissioning across renewable energy projects including wind, solar, BESS, substations and transmission assets.

subClassification: OtherOther

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

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

at Airswift

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive hourly rate

We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an engineering consultancy in Perth to be working on mineral processing projects (gold mining)

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Project Manager - Electrical and Instrumentation and Integration Projects

at Peopleconnexion Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

1700-2000 Day rate

Lead large-scale, technically complex projects
Attractive FIFO roster and remuneration
Make a real impact on critical infrastructure delivery

Lead large-scale, technically complex projects
Attractive FIFO roster and remuneration
Make a real impact on critical infrastructure delivery

Lead $50M+ E&I projects on a 3:3 FIFO roster in PNG. Deliver HV/LV, PLC/SCADA & brownfield integrations. Day rate: $2000 in PNG, $1700 in Australia

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Project Engineer

at All Energy Contracting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AEC are hiring Project Engineers! are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Apply now!

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d 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 five days ago

Project Engineer - (PSR)

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Corbould Park, Sunshine Coast QLD

$51.06ph + 12% super (overtime rates available)

One of QLD's largest state departments is on the lookout for multiple project engineers to strengthen their road maintenance & electrical teams!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Electrical Reliability Engineer

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$80 - $130 p.h.

6-12 month contracts available
8/6 or 4/3 FIFO roster
Immediate start

6-12 month contracts available
8/6 or 4/3 FIFO roster
Immediate start

Are you an experienced Reliability Engineer looking to join a global mining company? Apply today!

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

5d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

at PMP Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Drive maintenance excellence at a world-leading copper & gold mine.
International site rotation working 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Work with a collaborative, high-performing team

Drive maintenance excellence at a world-leading copper & gold mine.
International site rotation working 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Work with a collaborative, high-performing team

Seeking a performance driven Maintenance Engineer with strong SAP PM skills for a FIFO 6/2 role to support maintenance strategy and improve SAP data.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

14d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager

at Verse Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$80-$110/hr + super (rough $266k annual package)

12-month contract (June 2026 start) + extensions based on performance
Major decarbonisation initiative within global tier 1 mining & energy company
33kV infrastructure & substation installations - 6.6kV to 415V

12-month contract (June 2026 start) + extensions based on performance
Major decarbonisation initiative within global tier 1 mining & energy company
33kV infrastructure & substation installations - 6.6kV to 415V

Lead a large-scale mining electrification project replacing 100+ diesel gensets with renewable-powered infrastructure | Dewatering NPI & HV

Recruited byRyan Carter

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Project Scheduler

at Brunel

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Fantastic rates available

Influence delivery outcomes across planning & execution
Career growth within a high-performing project team
6 month contract position with possibility to extend

Influence delivery outcomes across planning & execution
Career growth within a high-performing project team
6 month contract position with possibility to extend

Project Scheduler role at Millmerran Power Station. Mon-Fri site role with accommodation and meals provided if required.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

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

29d ago

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