Water Works Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed sixteen days ago

Civil Maintenance Labourer (Water)

at Connect People Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Coburg North, Melbourne VIC

$42.00 - $44.00 p/h

Excellent overtime rates + weekend work available
Opportunity for full time contract for the right candidate
Join an Industry leader!

Excellent overtime rates + weekend work available
Opportunity for full time contract for the right candidate
Join an Industry leader!

Seeking Civil Maintenance Labourers in the water industry

Recruited byDaniel Casley

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

16d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Water Officer

at Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

$119,802 to $127,941 p.a.

Generous State government employee benefits
Challenging projects with the opportunity to make a difference
Be a part of the team driving sustainable outcomes with QLD's water resources

Generous State government employee benefits
Challenging projects with the opportunity to make a difference
Be a part of the team driving sustainable outcomes with QLD's water resources

Join DLGWV as a Senior Water Officer to manage unallocated water, support sustainable use, and collaborate with stakeholders. Apply now!

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Project Officer

at Hunter Water

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

$82k - $82906.0k p.a.

Two Year Fixed Term Opportunity
Ongoing career development opportunities
Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

Two Year Fixed Term Opportunity
Ongoing career development opportunities
Contribute to a sustainable Lower Hunter for future generations

We are seeking a Graduate Project Officer to join our Infrastructure Delivery Division. This fixed term opportunity will be for up to two years.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Water Planning Officer

at Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

$77,250 - $97,991 per annum

Work life balance with flexible work arrangements
Pathways for professional career advancement
Generous State government employee benefits

Work life balance with flexible work arrangements
Pathways for professional career advancement
Generous State government employee benefits

This opportunity is for recent graduates to gain skills and experience in water resource management, tackling Queensland's sustainable water future.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Water Planning Officer

at Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$77,250 - $97,991 per annum

Work life balance with flexible work arrangements
Pathways for professional career advancement
Generous State government employee benefits

Work life balance with flexible work arrangements
Pathways for professional career advancement
Generous State government employee benefits

This opportunity is for recent graduates to gain skills and experience in water resource management, tackling Queensland's sustainable water future.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

22d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Manager - Capital Delivery

at Central Highlands Water

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wendouree, Ballarat & Central Highlands VIC

$124,639.86 - $131,913.52 + 12% Super

A purpose driven organisation committed to the Central Highlands community
Generous leave options with a monthly ADO
Great culture, our people are our most valuable asset!

A purpose driven organisation committed to the Central Highlands community
Generous leave options with a monthly ADO
Great culture, our people are our most valuable asset!

An exciting fixed-term (18 Month) opportunity as a Senior Project Manager in the Central Highlands Region.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

6d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Smart Water Meter Technician

at United Energy Contractors

This is a Contract/Temp job

Liverpool, Sydney NSW

No experience required - Full training provided!
High earning potential - Be your own boss!
Immediate Start - Long term work!

No experience required - Full training provided!
High earning potential - Be your own boss!
Immediate Start - Long term work!

This is a great entry level contractors position to get you started on your journey to work for yourself. 6days a week are available for those willing

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

14d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Water Service Operator / Field Labourer - Launceston

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$40.00 - $46.00 p.h. + Overtime allowances + supr

Water Service Operator role in Launceston. $46/hr + OT. Ideal for plumbing/trade backgrounds. Ongoing work, ASAP start.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

29d ago

Listed two days ago

General Hand

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wanneroo, Perth WA

$42-43p/h

Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 3:30pm & Friday 6:30am - 3:15pm
Hands-on outdoor work that benefits the community

Monday - Thursday 6:30am - 3:30pm & Friday 6:30am - 3:15pm
Hands-on outdoor work that benefits the community

Looking for a stable, hands-on role with a supportive team?

Recruited byDarren Browne

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Multiple Roles Available

at Protech NQ

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Join a hands-on team role with great pay, immediate start, and career growth opportunities—apply now and make an impact.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Underground Roads and Drainage Maintenance Worker

at Hays | Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Miami, Gold Coast QLD

$46.36p/hr + super

Gold Coast Based
Local Government Opportunity
Ongoing Contract

Gold Coast Based
Local Government Opportunity
Ongoing Contract

Have your confined space ticket? APPLY NOW to join the team at City of Gold Coast!

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Trade Assistants

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rocklea, Brisbane QLD

AUD 37.08 per hour

Full-time, consistent ongoing work
Tickets and training will be provided
Chance of permanency after 6-12 months

Full-time, consistent ongoing work
Tickets and training will be provided
Chance of permanency after 6-12 months

Seeking multiple trade assistants for ongoing full time work servicing and maintaining pipes, drains and sewer mains

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Waste Water Treatment/Services Technician

at Tecside Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Scoresby, Melbourne VIC

+super

Services Technicians Wanted!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Construction Inspector

at Seqwater

This is a Contract/Temp job

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Once in a Generation Capital Delivery Program
Fully Funded Projects
Max term until end of May 2028 | Based in Toowoomba

Once in a Generation Capital Delivery Program
Fully Funded Projects
Max term until end of May 2028 | Based in Toowoomba

Senior Construction Inspector ensuring safe, compliant and timely delivery of major regional pipeline construction works across the project.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Civil Labourers

at Fetch Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Campbellfield, Melbourne VIC

AUD 36.26 per hour, travel + super + meals + pens

50+ HOUR WEEKS PENALTIES PAID
ONGOING WORK AND FULLTIME OPPURTUINITY
IMMEDIATE START

50+ HOUR WEEKS PENALTIES PAID
ONGOING WORK AND FULLTIME OPPURTUINITY
IMMEDIATE START

Looking for multiplc civil labourers for sites in Werribee, Melton,Caroline Springs,Donnybrook and Craigieburn

Recruited byAnton Smith

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Trainee Irrigation Maintainer

at City of Canning

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Annual wage based on the National Trainee Wage + Super + FT Role
Rostered day off each fortnight | Great Team Culture
Free Gym and Pool Membership to both Leisure Centres

Annual wage based on the National Trainee Wage + Super + FT Role
Rostered day off each fortnight | Great Team Culture
Free Gym and Pool Membership to both Leisure Centres

Kickstart your irrigation career! Earn while you learn with hands-on training, a Cert III qualification, RDOs, gym access & meaningful community work.

subClassification: Gardening & LandscapingGardening & Landscaping

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Manager: Water and Waste

at Hudson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 1000 - 1200 per day

Earn up to $1200 per day (to ABN or PAYG) + Accom
Great leadership position for the CV
Water & Waste projects.

Earn up to $1200 per day (to ABN or PAYG) + Accom
Great leadership position for the CV
Water & Waste projects.

Leadership Client-side contract role based in a beautiful Northern NSW Country town. 3 - 6 month role

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Indigenous Civil Construction Labourer

at Indigenous Managed Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fremantle, Perth WA

Indigenous Identified Opportunity
Civil Construction Project
Immedicate Start

Indigenous Identified Opportunity
Civil Construction Project
Immedicate Start

We are currently seeking Indigenous Civil Labourers and Trade Assistants to join the Fremantle Bridge Civil Construction Works Project.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Field service labourer

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS

$45 - $47 p.h. + Allowances and overtime

Randstad are currently seeking experienced water services operators for immediate start

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

Listed three days ago

Civil Plant Operators - Multiple Roles Available Now

at EOC Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Ongoing work across multiple projects | Casual and permanent opportunities
All-purpose rates with daily penalties paid | $40 - $55 per hour
Variety of Projects | Clients & Sites

Ongoing work across multiple projects | Casual and permanent opportunities
All-purpose rates with daily penalties paid | $40 - $55 per hour
Variety of Projects | Clients & Sites

Civil Plant Operators - Excavator, Grader, Loader, watercart and more | Regional Projects | Ongoing Work

Recruited byEmmah O'Connell

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Member (Pool)

at Fraser Coast Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD

Experienced or Entry Level Candidates welcomed to apply!
Competitive pay | Overtime & allowances | Career progression
Outdoor work | Local projects | Ongoing training opportunities

Experienced or Entry Level Candidates welcomed to apply!
Competitive pay | Overtime & allowances | Career progression
Outdoor work | Local projects | Ongoing training opportunities

TEMPO is Council's internally managed pool of casual and temporary employees dedicated to fulfilling placements in various outdoor operations

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Civil Supervisor

at Intro Recruitment Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$90 - $105 Per Hour + Super

Generous hourly rate | 2/2 FIFO Roster from Cairns to Groote Eylandt
Initial 5-6 month contract | Water Treatment plant upgrade
Standard 11 (G1, G2, G8, G9) - essential | Flights, Accom, Meals provided

Generous hourly rate | 2/2 FIFO Roster from Cairns to Groote Eylandt
Initial 5-6 month contract | Water Treatment plant upgrade
Standard 11 (G1, G2, G8, G9) - essential | Flights, Accom, Meals provided

Civil Supervisor to work on 2/2 FIFO roster from Cairns on a 5-6 month contract on Groote Eylandt delivering a water treatment plant upgrade

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed three days ago

Works Assistant - Bridge Team - Government - Wagga Wagga

at APG Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

$48.43 per hour + Super

3 month Government Role - potential extension
$48.43 per hour + Super
Location - Wagga Wagga

3 month Government Role - potential extension
$48.43 per hour + Super
Location - Wagga Wagga

Experienced Works Assistant required for TfNSW Bridge Team based in Wagga Wagga. $48.43/hr + super, 9-day fortnight, immediate start

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

All Round Operators

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Primary 2/2 roster with multiple other roster options available.
WA Based
Immediate Start!

Primary 2/2 roster with multiple other roster options available.
WA Based
Immediate Start!

Join AES as an Allround Operator in WA! Work on exploration projects, including earth moving, pad cleaning, sump building, and rehabilitation.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Civil Supervisor

at Intro Recruitment Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$90 - $105 Per Hour + Super

Generous hourly rate | 2/2 FIFO Roster from Brisbane to Groote Eylandt|
Initial 5-6 month contract | Water Treatment plant upgrade
Standard 11 (G1, G2, G8, G9) - essential | Flights, Accom, Meals provided

Generous hourly rate | 2/2 FIFO Roster from Brisbane to Groote Eylandt|
Initial 5-6 month contract | Water Treatment plant upgrade
Standard 11 (G1, G2, G8, G9) - essential | Flights, Accom, Meals provided

Civil Supervisor to work on 2/2 FIFO roster from Brisbane on a 5-6 month contract on Groote Eylandt delivering a water treatment plant upgrade

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

29d ago

Listed two days ago

QC Site Inspector

at PPS Water Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

FIFO from Perth on a 2:1 roster
Competitive hourly rates + stability with a trusted WA company
Immediate start

FIFO from Perth on a 2:1 roster
Competitive hourly rates + stability with a trusted WA company
Immediate start

We are seeking an experienced QC Site Inspector to join our team. Supporting mining construction and operations activities.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Pipe Layers | Darwin | NT

at CW People Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

ASAP Starts Available
$40-55ph depending on skills
On-going work | Full Time Hours

ASAP Starts Available
$40-55ph depending on skills
On-going work | Full Time Hours

CELOTTI WORKFORCE is currently seeking experienced Pipe Layers and Civil Labourers for subdivision and infrastructure projects across Darwin, NT.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Labourer

at Smith & Co

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sunshine Coast QLD

$36 per hour plus penalties + travel

Monday to Friday work schedule with optional overtime available
Competitive hourly rates with penalties and daily allowances, paid weekly
Opportunity to secure a full-time position following a successful casual trial

Monday to Friday work schedule with optional overtime available
Competitive hourly rates with penalties and daily allowances, paid weekly
Opportunity to secure a full-time position following a successful casual trial

Multiple positions to commence immediately for a well respected local company that's recently secured multiple new projects across the sunshine Coast

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Manager Water Services

at Chandler Macleod

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Base from $160k + Super + Subsidised Housing

1-3 Year Contract
Subsidised housing + Vehicle allowance
Relocation Package Offered

1-3 Year Contract
Subsidised housing + Vehicle allowance
Relocation Package Offered

Senior water leadership role for an RPEQ‑qualified professional with proven expertise in municipal water and sewerage service delivery.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Chemical Service Technician

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Smithfield, Sydney NSW

AUD 45 - 55 per hour, $44–$45 + super, start ASAP

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Manage on-site chemical programmes, ensuring performance and reliability
Carry out water testing, interpret results, and adjust treatments
Troubleshoot plant issues, liaise with operators, and ensure smooth daily ops

Technical Chemical Service Technician | Site-based | Smithfield | Water treatment & chemical programmes | Global chemicals co.

subClassification: Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Systemic Issues & Projects Officer

at Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

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Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity
High-performing, respected organisation in Sydney CBD
Flexible hybrid working environment (3 days working from home)

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity
High-performing, respected organisation in Sydney CBD
Flexible hybrid working environment (3 days working from home)

Investigate systemic issues, analyse complaints data and support EWON's policy and reporting work

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

9d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Civil Pipelayer/Drainer

at Atom Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kemps Creek, Sydney NSW

$45-$55 plus allowances consistent overtime

Ongoing work on major projects 1+ years
Consistent overtime with penalties and allowances
Opportunity for a full time contract once proven

Ongoing work on major projects 1+ years
Consistent overtime with penalties and allowances
Opportunity for a full time contract once proven

Pipelayer/Drainer

subClassification: PlumbersPlumbers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

20d ago

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