Council Development Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
Support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects by managing contractors, i
Help maintain the roads, footpaths and public spaces

Support the delivery of civil infrastructure projects by managing contractors, inspections and reinstatement works across Council assets

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Engineer Cadet

at Bega Valley Shire Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bega, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$57,401.34 gross per annum

Fully funded degree plus paid study leave every semester.
Work alongside experienced professionals on real Council projects.
Build your career through Council's Emerging Talent Program.

Join Council's Emerging Talent Program, gain hands-on experience, and study Engineering while working across key areas within Council.

Responsive hirer

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Development Engineer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geelong, South West Coast VIC(Hybrid)

$60.00 per hour + super

Experienced Development Engineer required for an immediate-start 3-month contract with a regional council.

20d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER

at Brisbane City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Kick start a meaningful career journey with one of the biggest employers in Q...
Achieve future goals in Australia's largest Council with our supportive exten...
Grow your career to deliver a better Brisbane

Be part of creating a better Brisbane for now and the future.

15d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER

at Brisbane City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wacol, Brisbane QLD

Kick start a meaningful career journey with one of the biggest employers in Q...
Achieve future goals in Australia's largest Council with our supportive exten...
Grow your career to deliver a better Brisbane

Put your qualification into practice with Brisbane City Council and contribute to projects that positively impact the community from day one

15d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Project Manager (Major Projects) up to 18 months

at Inner West Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Peters, Sydney NSW

$142,462.32 - $155,168.00 + 12% Superannuation

High performing and collaborative team in a dynamic fast paced environment
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Access to flexible working arrangements to foster work-life balance

If you have a background in Architecture, Engineering or Building with Project Management skills you could join our expanding Major Projects team

Responsive hirer

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Technical Officer

at Cairns Regional Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$79,898.21 – $94,452.29 per year

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Join us as a Technical Officer and play a pivotal role in supporting the Development Assessment team through providing technical planning advice

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engineer (Civil)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$80,928 - $102,635 p.a.

Flexible full-time, fixed-term temporary
$80,928 - $102,635 p.a.
Generous superannuation

We are seeking an Engineer (Civil) to join our team based in Brisbane for a temporary opportunity, commencing ASAP until 12 March 2027

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Engineering Officer

at City of Greater Geraldton

This is a Contract/Temp job

Geraldton, Geraldton, Gascoyne & Midwest WA

$106,095 – $118,700 per year + Super

Up to 21% Superannuation | 17.5% annual leave loading
22 annual leave days per annum | Wellness programs
Full time position | Career opportunities

Provide technical engineering support for land development, development application assessments and infrastructure projects across the City.

7d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

City Buildings Project Lead

at City of Vincent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Leederville, Perth WA

$113,444 - $119,578 per annum

Full-time, fixed-term role until 30 June 2027 based @ Beatty Park Leisure Centre
Lead diverse building and infrastructure projects from planning to delivery
Five weeks' leave and up to 15.5% employer superannuation contributions

Deliver building and infrastructure projects that make a difference to the City of Vincent community.

2d ago

Listed five days ago

Project Manager - Street Furniture (up to 36 months)

at Inner West Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

St Peters, Sydney NSW

$114,377.12 - $137,420.92 + CLA + 12 % Super

Be part of a team that thrives on a collaborative team culture
Dynamic fast paced environment
Progressive Council offering work and lifestyle balance

Exciting opportunity to manage an LGA-wide project that will help transform how public infrastructure is delivered across the Inner West

Responsive hirer

5d ago

Listed five days ago

Construction Engineer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bega, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW(Hybrid)

Role: Construction Engineer
Contract: 6 Months
South Coast - NSW

Public Sector People are seeking an experienced Construction Engineer for our NSW regional council client

Recruited byChris Bass

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager

at City of Canada Bay Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Five Dock, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$115,649- $132,336 annual salary + super and CLA

Maximum Term for 24 months; Full-Time position
$115,649- $132,336 annual salary plus super and civil liability allowance
Position comes with Leaseback vehicle or car allowance

This role will provide service-oriented approach of management to all stages of the project delivery cycle

1d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Graduate Engineer x 2

at Blacktown City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Blacktown, Sydney NSW

Term contract role for up to 2 years with one of Australia's largest councils
Access to Council's flextime arrangement
Access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs

Help deliver infrastructure for a growing city as a Graduate Engineer

Responsive hirer

19d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Town Planner Cadet

at Bega Valley Shire Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bega, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$57,401.34 gross per annum

Fully funded degree plus paid study leave every semester.
Work alongside experienced professionals on real Council projects.
Build your career through Council's Emerging Talent Program.

Join Council's Emerging Talent Program, gain hands-on experience, and study Town Planning while working across key areas within Council.

Responsive hirer

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Engineer (Civil)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$80,928 to $117,297 p.a.

Fixed-term temporary full-time
$80,928 to $117,297 p.a.
Generous superannuation

If big projects, real impact and endless opportunities interest you. Your next engineering challenge starts here.

9d ago•Expiring

Listed twelve days ago

Engineer (Civil)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$50,482 - $117,297 p.a.

Fixed term temporary, flexible, full-time
$50,482 - $117,297 p.a.
Generous Superannuation

We are seeking an Engineer (Civil) to join our team based in Brisbane for a temporary opportunity, commencing 15 January 2027 to 9 July 2027

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager

at Kingston City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cheltenham, Melbourne VIC

$100,968 - $110,162 per annum (dependent on experi

Contract Fixed Term Position with competitive salary
Enjoy Kingston Councils Employee Benefits
Collaborative, social and supportive team environment

Drive real community impact through exciting construction projects! This role represents to develop your Project Delivery skills in a friendly team.

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Subdivision Engineer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Western Suburbs, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Public Sector People are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Subdivision Engineer to join a Victorian local council on a temporary contract.

Recruited byChristopher Castellano

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Engineer (Civil)

at Department of Transport and Main Roads

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warwick, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$80,928 to $117,297 p.a.

Fixed-term temporary full-time
$80,928 to $117,297 p.a.
Generous superannuation

If big projects, real impact and endless opportunities interest you. Your next engineering challenge starts here.

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Permits & Project Officer (Construction Management)

at City of Yarra

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Band 5 - starting at $80,410.06 + Super + RDO

Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
Assess and issue permits for building and utility works across Yarra.
Apply your problem-solving skills in a fast-paced local government role

An exciting opportunity exists to become part of the Permits and Consents team in the Infrastructure Traffic & Civil Engineering Branch.

12d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen hours ago

Project Manager

at Burke Shire Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

125k - 135k + Super + Allowances

$125,000-$135,000 + 12% superannuation + 5 weeks annual leave
Cairns-based role with regular travel to the beautiful Burke Shire
Lead diverse infrastructure projects that make a real community impact

Lead projects that make a real difference in our community

18h ago

Listed one day ago

Coordinator Assets

at Complete Staff Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dungog, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

$74 per hour

Temp-to-perm opportunity
$74 per hour
Take the next step in your career with a local government opportunity

Temp-to-perm Coordinator Assets role with a 35-hour week. Seeking an experienced Asset Coordinator with strategic planning and leadership skills.

Recruited byKayla Turner

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wyong, Gosford & Central Coast NSW(Hybrid)

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer
Contract: 6 Months
Immediate start available

Public Sector People are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for our NSW regional council client

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Engineer Asset Resource Recovery

at Townsville City Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

9 Day Fortnight
Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
Career Progression Opportunities

Help deliver innovative and sustainable waste management solutions as an Engineer Asset - Resource Recovery

15d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Cadet Designer

at Cairns Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

$64,175.57 – $86,649.77 per year

Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
Salary sacrifice opportunities
Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities

Join us as a Cadet Designer and earn while you learn, gaining hands-on civil design experience while building a rewarding engineering career.

15h ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Project Coordinator - Bike Parking Allocation (Civil Design)

at Ashdown People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$50-70 p/h plus super

1 year contract with a Gov agency, strong field/on site work, bike riding included to get around the city, ASAP start.

26d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Development Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$64.00 ph + Super

Supportive team with diverse engineering projects
Temporary Assignment - March 2027
$64.00 ph + Super

Bring your development engineering expertise to a role where your decisions directly influence community growth.

22d ago

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