Autonomous Controller Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed fourteen days ago

Autonomous Security Robotics (Contract-to-Hire)

This is a Contract/Temp job

We are building the Bellum Security Rover: a wheel-based, autonomous onsite guard designed to patrol, detect, and report.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Site Supervisor - Automation

at Proactive Technical Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Melbourne's West – Site Supervisor - Mechanical or Electrical (Contract → Permanent) Holiday and working Visa welcome to apply.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Site Supervisor - Automation

at Proactive Technical Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Brisbane – Site Supervisor - Mechanical or Electrical (Contract → Permanent) Holiday and working Visa welcome to apply.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15h ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Control Systems Engineer

at Mackay Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

$118872 - $119872 p.a.

Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Flexible work arrangements with fortnightly RDO.
Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.

Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
Flexible work arrangements with fortnightly RDO.
Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.

Temporary role up to January 2027. Mackay Regional Council are seeking an engineering professional to join the dynamic control system and SCADA team.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Site Supervisor - Automation

at Proactive Technical Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Sydney – Site Supervisor - Mechanical or Electrical (Contract → Permanent) Holiday and working Visa welcome to apply.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16h ago

Listed five days ago

Controls System Project Lead

at CONCENTIS PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Monday to Friday role with flexible WFH arrangement
Lead control system upgrades and sustaining capital projects
Work across Honeywell & Rockwell platforms

Monday to Friday role with flexible WFH arrangement
Lead control system upgrades and sustaining capital projects
Work across Honeywell & Rockwell platforms

Lead control systems projects across study and execution phases in a flexible hybrid role.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Automation Engineer

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

2-year fixed-term contract with likelihood of extension
Work on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure systems
Australian Citizenship Mandatory

2-year fixed-term contract with likelihood of extension
Work on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure systems
Australian Citizenship Mandatory

Opportunity for a Senior Automation Engineer to support upgrades in a complex, safety-critical control environment on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Control Systems Engineer

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Multiple Contract roles available
Flexible working environment
TOP $$$ - Multi-year contract

Multiple Contract roles available
Flexible working environment
TOP $$$ - Multi-year contract

Fantastic long term opportunity for an experienced Control Systems Engineer with experience in Emerson DeltaV.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Robotics Software Architect (Tier 1 Mining Global Mining OEM)

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tullamarine, Melbourne VIC

Architect autonomy systems for underground mining equipment within a Tier 1 OEM
Lead real-time embedded & robotic software design across global eng teams
Drive innovation in machine control, sensor fusion & autonomous technologies

Architect autonomy systems for underground mining equipment within a Tier 1 OEM
Lead real-time embedded & robotic software design across global eng teams
Drive innovation in machine control, sensor fusion & autonomous technologies

Lead architecture for autonomous mining systems with a Tier 1 OEM. Embedded, robotics & real-time expertise required.

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven hours ago

Financial Controller - 3 Month FTC

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne Park, Perth WA

Up to circa $100 per hour + superannuation

Construction company, immediate start, 3-months, May-start ideal
Up to circa $100 per hour + superannuation, some flex in start/finish times
Osborne Park Location. Parking available in area, low daily cost

Construction company, immediate start, 3-months, May-start ideal
Up to circa $100 per hour + superannuation, some flex in start/finish times
Osborne Park Location. Parking available in area, low daily cost

Experienced Financial Controller for an May 2026 start on a 3-month FTC, providing leave cover and supporting year-end audit processes

Recruited byAlexander Christian

subClassification: Financial Managers & ControllersFinancial Managers & Controllers

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

11h ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Ansible Automation Specialist

at Peoplebank Australia WA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Flexible hybrid and onsite options

6 months contract - major enterprise environment
Competitive market rates
Ansible Automation Specialist (AAP)

6 months contract - major enterprise environment
Competitive market rates
Ansible Automation Specialist (AAP)

Senior Ansible Automation Engineer (Contract) – Perth, WA 6 months contract - major enterprise environment Competitive market rates

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

16d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Robotics Software Architect (Tier 1 Mining Global Mining OEM)

at Task Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tullamarine, Melbourne VIC

Architect autonomy systems for underground mining equipment within a Tier 1 OEM
Lead real-time embedded & robotic software design across global eng teams
Drive innovation in machine control, sensor fusion & autonomous technologies

Architect autonomy systems for underground mining equipment within a Tier 1 OEM
Lead real-time embedded & robotic software design across global eng teams
Drive innovation in machine control, sensor fusion & autonomous technologies

Lead architecture for autonomous mining systems with a Tier 1 OEM. Embedded, robotics & real-time expertise required.

Recruited byFortunato Galluzzo

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Control Room Operator - Quarry

at Searson Buck Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS

Control-room based role (Mon-Thu minimum) monitoring screens.
Ongoing position with full training, fixed plant familiarisation.
Hi Degree of Focus and Commubication

Control-room based role (Mon-Thu minimum) monitoring screens.
Ongoing position with full training, fixed plant familiarisation.
Hi Degree of Focus and Commubication

Join a safety-first crushing operation as a Fixed Plant Control Room Operator, monitoring plant performance.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

7d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Controls Systems Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 125 - 140 per hour

Lead PLC and SCADA programming, commissioning and support
Mentor junior engineers
Provide FIFO site support on an 8:6 roster

Lead PLC and SCADA programming, commissioning and support
Mentor junior engineers
Provide FIFO site support on an 8:6 roster

Senior/Principal Control Systems Engineer: lead PLC/SCADA, optimise systems, support upgrades, and drive asset performance in mining ops.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Control Systems Project Lead

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Excellent Opportunity
Tier 1 Company
Brisbane Based Role

Excellent Opportunity
Tier 1 Company
Brisbane Based Role

We are seeking a dynamic Control Systems Project Lead to oversee the design, development, and execution of cutting-edge control system solutions

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Automation Engineer - Ansible 2

at ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions (BH)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$900 - $1000 plus super

Initial 12 month contract
Flexible working arrangements
Good chance of contract extension

Initial 12 month contract
Flexible working arrangements
Good chance of contract extension

Senior Automation Engineer required for initial 12 month contract.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

Verification & Validation Engineer

at Water Source Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

South Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Work on a meaningful product with real-world impact & purpose
End-to-end ownership across lab, field and product validation
12 month contract with opportunity for ongoing employment

Work on a meaningful product with real-world impact & purpose
End-to-end ownership across lab, field and product validation
12 month contract with opportunity for ongoing employment

Help bring autonomous drinking water treatment technology with meaningful impact into real-world use.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Network Automation Engineer

at The Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

Majura, Canberra ACT

$1k - $1100 p.d.

Network Automation Engineer: automate cloud networks (GCP), build IaC, embed security, and deliver scalable infrastructure in secure environments

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

21d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Control Systems Engineers - 2 Roles

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$110.00 - $120.00 p.h.

8 - Month Contract
Immediate Start
Brisbane Based

8 - Month Contract
Immediate Start
Brisbane Based

8‑month Brisbane contract for a Senior Controls Engineer delivering high‑quality PLC solutions in a standards‑driven environment.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Substation Engineer - SCADA

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Long Term Contract - Ongoing
Energy Sector
May 2026 start

Long Term Contract - Ongoing
Energy Sector
May 2026 start

EOI: Substation Engineer for automation projects in Perth, with SCADA, comms, RTU and energy system experience.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty three days ago

Cost Controller

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

On behalf of our Client a leading Independent Energy Company, we are seeking an experienced Cost Controller.

subClassification: Cost AccountingCost Accounting

classification: Accounting(Accounting)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty six days ago

Senior Control Systems Engineer

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$110.00 - $130.00 p.h.

Long Term Contract
Blue Chip Mining Company
Immediate start

Long Term Contract
Blue Chip Mining Company
Immediate start

Brisbane-based opportunity for a Senior Controls Systems Engineer with solid CITECT SCADA experience to start immediately!

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d ago•Expiring

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