Copper Mining Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

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)

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Listed two days ago

Polywelders / Operators

at NUCREW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$68.50p/h + super on all hours - weekly pay

Tier 1 mine sites & Earn over $5500 per week!!
Earn up to $68.50/hr + super on all hours & weekly pay
FIFO - 2:1 Rosters ex Perth (Only)

Tier 1 mine sites & Earn over $5500 per week!!
Earn up to $68.50/hr + super on all hours & weekly pay
FIFO - 2:1 Rosters ex Perth (Only)

FIFO Polywelders / Operators wanted | $68.50p/h + super | Weekly pay | Temp-to-perm roles with leading WA mining companies and contractors!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

2d ago

Listed six days ago

New to Industry Miners

at Anglo American

This is a Contract/Temp job

Moranbah, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

7 on, 7 off roster
Strong earning potential from day one
Open the door to a long‑term career in mining

7 on, 7 off roster
Strong earning potential from day one
Open the door to a long‑term career in mining

Entry-level role into the mining industry with no qualifications necessary, offering a two-year fixed term contract.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

6d ago

Listed four hours ago

Process Technician

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60 - $65

Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Even time family friendly rosters available
Attractive rates, long-term opportunities, and a strong safety-focused team

Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Even time family friendly rosters available
Attractive rates, long-term opportunities, and a strong safety-focused team

Leading Gold mine in the Goldfields| 2/2 roster FIFO Perth | Temp to Perm or short term roles

Recruited byIsabelle Ganfield

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

4h ago

Listed four hours ago

Process Operator

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60 - $65

Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Even time family friendly rosters available
Attractive rates, long-term opportunities, and a strong safety-focused team

Super On All Hours | Weekly Pay | 12+ Hour Days
Even time family friendly rosters available
Attractive rates, long-term opportunities, and a strong safety-focused team

Leading Gold mine in the Goldfields| 8/6 roster FIFO Perth | Temp to Perm or short term roles

Recruited byIsabelle Ganfield

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

4h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Reception / Administration Officer - 6 month contract

at Zelda Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

Fortitude Valley Location
6 month contract - may extend
circa $36.50+super / hour

Fortitude Valley Location
6 month contract - may extend
circa $36.50+super / hour

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established, medium sized mining company, enjoy diverse duties and a lovely work environment.

subClassification: ReceptionistsReceptionists

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

9h ago

Listed eight days ago

Operational/Process Technicians - Gold CIP Experience

at Sabre Engineering Services PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Excellent remuneration and benefits
Significant growth sector
QLD mine locations

Excellent remuneration and benefits
Significant growth sector
QLD mine locations

We are currently seeking experienced gold operational/process technicians to meet significant demand in the sector

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Process Technician

at Silverstone

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$60-$67 per hour + super

Long term opportunity - Potential full time offer after three months casual
2:2 roster flying from Perth every Monday
Multiple roles available as the site ramps up, great career opportunities!

Long term opportunity - Potential full time offer after three months casual
2:2 roster flying from Perth every Monday
Multiple roles available as the site ramps up, great career opportunities!

Well-established gold mining client that is ramping up a major project and expanding their processing team. 2/2 roster FIFO from Perth

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing

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

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Pitram /Mine Control Operator

at Harmony Australasia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cobar, Dubbo & Central NSW

Friendly roster - 7/7 roster (days and nights) Residential role
Ongoing training, career development, and education support
Opportunity to grow within the mining industy

Friendly roster - 7/7 roster (days and nights) Residential role
Ongoing training, career development, and education support
Opportunity to grow within the mining industy

PITRAM UG Mine Operator Act as a central point of contact for our operations.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Business Analyst/Researcher

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 50 - 60 per hour

Front-end role influencing BD strategy
Learn from senior industry leaders
Build strategic thinking capability

Front-end role influencing BD strategy
Learn from senior industry leaders
Build strategic thinking capability

BD Analyst role in mining - research projects, track pipelines, and uncover opportunities that drive EPC/EPCM work.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Underground Shift Supervisor

at Strategic Bridging Global Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broken Hill, Far West & North Central NSW

$85 – $100 per hour + Super

$85- $100 / hour + Super (on all hours worked) (Neg*)!
7/7 day/night roster! DIDO or Residential Live In Options!
Urgent Requirement !

$85- $100 / hour + Super (on all hours worked) (Neg*)!
7/7 day/night roster! DIDO or Residential Live In Options!
Urgent Requirement !

Established Mining Company! $85-$100/h(Neg*) + Super!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

1d 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 nine hours ago

E&I Technician

at Red Appointments

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy & Outback SA

Competitive FIFO Rates + Flights from Adelaide

FIFO E&I Technicians needed for ongoing work at Prominent Hill. Competitive rates, stable roster and long-term opportunities.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

9h ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Manager

at Thiess

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Max Term Contract through to October 2027

2:1 FIFO roster or Monday - Friday for local arrangements
Be part of an exciting new Thiess project
Work with an industry leader that supports your growth

2:1 FIFO roster or Monday - Friday for local arrangements
Be part of an exciting new Thiess project
Work with an industry leader that supports your growth

Thiess is seeking a Quality Manager to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer – Copper/Gold Project

at TSS Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$115 – $125 per hour

$115-$125 ph incl
Perth-based role (Monday to Friday)
Initial 12-month contract aligned with DFS delivery

$115-$125 ph incl
Perth-based role (Monday to Friday)
Initial 12-month contract aligned with DFS delivery

Senior piping engineer delivering slurry, water, and infrastructure systems across the DFS mining environments for an international project.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Project Officer

at Department for Energy and Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$102,171 – $108,071 per year (plus superannuation)

Coordinate project schedules, activities and key deliverables
Maintain project plans, registers and governance documentation
Build strong relationships across government and industry

Coordinate project schedules, activities and key deliverables
Maintain project plans, registers and governance documentation
Build strong relationships across government and industry

Coordinate delivery of a major SA Government water project, supporting commercial outcomes, governance and stakeholder engagement.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

9d ago

Listed five days ago

Quality Manager

at Thiess

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cloncurry, Western QLD

Max Term Contract through to October 2027

2:1 FIFO roster or Monday - Friday for local arrangements
Be part of an exciting new Thiess project
Work with an industry leader that supports your growth

2:1 FIFO roster or Monday - Friday for local arrangements
Be part of an exciting new Thiess project
Work with an industry leader that supports your growth

Thiess is seeking a Quality Manager to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Occupational Health Nurse - Maximum Term Contract

at MMG

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosebery, Devonport & North West TAS

Maximum term contract, 7:7 roster, DIDO or Residential to Rosebery, Tasmania

subClassification: Health, Safety & EnvironmentHealth, Safety & Environment

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

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Graduate Mining Engineer

at 29Metals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Great Salary + STI + Site Allowance

Mentorship from a multidisciplinary engineering team
8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth or Geraldton, 1-hour travel time to site
Long-term employment potential at a long-life mine (10+ years)

Mentorship from a multidisciplinary engineering team
8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth or Geraldton, 1-hour travel time to site
Long-term employment potential at a long-life mine (10+ years)

Kick-start your underground mining engineer career with hands-on rotational exposure, mentorship and pathways to long-term growth.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Apprentice: Electrical

at Anglo American

This is a Contract/Temp job

Moranbah, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

7 on, 7 off roster
Strong earning potential from day one
Open the door to a long‑term career in mining

7 on, 7 off roster
Strong earning potential from day one
Open the door to a long‑term career in mining

Apprenticeship Program 2026 - Moranbah North Mine is open for applications for Electrical Apprenticeship intake.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Rig Geologist

at Fetch Metals Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cloncurry, Western QLD

$110,000 – $125,000 per year

Dry season contract for on-site supervision of copper exploration drilling works, logging and sampling.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

HR Professional

at WorkPac - Mining Qld

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Collinsville, Northern QLD

$40 – $47.88 per hour

Monday to Friday roster
Camp and Meals Provided
Be part of the WorkPac family!

Monday to Friday roster
Camp and Meals Provided
Be part of the WorkPac family!

Seeking experienced seeking a HR Professional for a period of three months for Glencore

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

13d ago

46 copper mining jobs in Australia - Contract Temp

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Polywelders / Operators

New to Industry Miners

Process Technician

Process Operator

Reception / Administration Officer - 6 month contract

Operational/Process Technicians - Gold CIP Experience

Process Technician

Pitram /Mine Control Operator

Business Analyst/Researcher

Underground Shift Supervisor

Control Room Operator - Quarry

E&I Technician

Quality Manager

Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer – Copper/Gold Project

Senior Project Officer

Quality Manager

Occupational Health Nurse - Maximum Term Contract

Graduate Mining Engineer

Apprentice: Electrical

Rig Geologist

HR Professional

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