Development Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Brisbane based | Murarrie location – Join global BESS technology leader
Design innovative energy products for global deployment
Work on cutting-edge battery storage technology in a fast-paced engineering team

Brisbane based | Murarrie location – Join global BESS technology leader
Design innovative energy products for global deployment
Work on cutting-edge battery storage technology in a fast-paced engineering team

Senior R&D Electrical Engineer role with global BESS leader Pixii. Product development, innovation and cutting-edge energy tech. 4-5 month contract.

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineer

at Design & Build

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yatala, Gold Coast QLD

Design & Build are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong QA/QC background to join a leading modular builder

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Contract Automotive Product Development Engineer

at Australia Wide Engineering Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Contract rate of up to $65 per hour plus super

Are you an experienced automotive PD engineer with a background in Chassis or Body? We have a great contract role with a respected local manufacturer

subClassification: Automotive EngineeringAutomotive Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Pilbara Ports

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

Salary $189,310 + 13% Superannuation
Housing, Electricity & Water provided - you will pay no more than $105 p/w
Residential Role Based in Port Hedland - Relocation package provided

Salary $189,310 + 13% Superannuation
Housing, Electricity & Water provided - you will pay no more than $105 p/w
Residential Role Based in Port Hedland - Relocation package provided

This is a great opportunity to be part of the world's largest bulk export port authority. Join Pilbara Ports Projects and Engineering Team!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed three days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Teekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Competitive salary
Career Growth Opportunities

Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Competitive salary
Career Growth Opportunities

Join one of the largest and well-respected international shipping companies in the world!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed ten days ago

Manufacturing Development Engineer | Pilot Manufacturing Line

at Bayside Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Richmond & Hawkesbury NSW

Hands-on pilot line setup, commissioning, trials and validation
Support a high-priority project with a global manufacturer
Contract role in North-West Sydney with strong technical variety

Hands-on pilot line setup, commissioning, trials and validation
Support a high-priority project with a global manufacturer
Contract role in North-West Sydney with strong technical variety

Hands-on contract role supporting pilot line setup, commissioning, trials and validation with a global manufacturer

Recruited byMichael Burne

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Mechatronic Engineer

at Biologic Environmental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne Park, Perth WA

$45 – $48 per hour

Build real field-deployed monitoring units for a client project
Hands-on exposure to electronics, firmware, CAD and ruggedisation
Autonomous role with strong team support

Build real field-deployed monitoring units for a client project
Hands-on exposure to electronics, firmware, CAD and ruggedisation
Autonomous role with strong team support

Build, test and deliver rugged remote monitoring units to meet client deadlines. Hands-on work across electronics, firmware, CAD and weatherproofing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Ocius

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Design high-reliability Mechanical Systems
Develop new systems for market leading USVS
12 Month FTC

Design high-reliability Mechanical Systems
Develop new systems for market leading USVS
12 Month FTC

Build your career in robotics by solving mission-critical problems in a market leading USV company.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Development Project Enginee

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Officer, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC

AUD 55 - 60 per hour

$60p/h + super
Short Term
Local Government

$60p/h + super
Short Term
Local Government

Approval of development applications and provide specialist advice in the areas of traffic and drainage for new development and capital works

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Product Development Technologist (fixed term contract to Dec 2027)

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Are you someone passionate about developing innovative food products and managing projects from concept to launch?

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Project Engineer

at Specialised Linen Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

Work on major national engineering projects
Join a fast-growing, innovative Australian company
Gain hands-on project and stakeholder experience

Work on major national engineering projects
Join a fast-growing, innovative Australian company
Gain hands-on project and stakeholder experience

Support SPL’s engineering projects through coordination, reporting, scheduling, budgeting, and data analysis in a graduate rol

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Transport Engineer

at Whitehorse City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nunawading, Melbourne VIC

$100k to $108k per annum (commensurate with experience) + 12% Superannuation
Full Time to end of January 2027
Based at our Civic Centre in Nunawading

$100k to $108k per annum (commensurate with experience) + 12% Superannuation
Full Time to end of January 2027
Based at our Civic Centre in Nunawading

Undertake transport engineering tasks that promote safe, sustainable, active, accessible and convenient travel throughout the municipality.

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7h ago

Listed one day ago

Data Warehouse Engineer/Data Engineer

at PRA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$800-$850p/d

New DWH Engineer Contract role - 6 Months Initially

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Databricks AI Engineer

at DWS Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to $240,000pa including Super

Databricks AI - Python SQL - Attractive Salary - Enterprise Organisation
Career progression, paid training / certifications, work-life balance
Join DWS; a leading IT Consultancy, and part of HCL Technologies

Databricks AI - Python SQL - Attractive Salary - Enterprise Organisation
Career progression, paid training / certifications, work-life balance
Join DWS; a leading IT Consultancy, and part of HCL Technologies

DWS are seeking a highly capable Databricks AI Engineer to design, build and support enterprise-grade data solutions on a modern cloud data platform.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Engineer - Software

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineer - Site

at Kerman Contracting Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ardross, Perth WA

Kerman Contracting is seeking a Project Engineers to join our Site Based Team. This role will see you coordinating all technical activities on assi...

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Engineering Manager

at Xenco Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Competitive Rate

Lead engineering delivery across design, construction, commissioning
Contribute directly to the success of a high-value project
Work with a well-established mining company

Lead engineering delivery across design, construction, commissioning
Contribute directly to the success of a high-value project
Work with a well-established mining company

Engineering Manager leading multidisciplinary teams across full project lifecycle delivery in mining capital projects from design to handover.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Process Improvement Engineer

at Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Top earning capacity
Fast paced challenging environment with a diverse scope of work
Great team environment!

Top earning capacity
Fast paced challenging environment with a diverse scope of work
Great team environment!

Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across national mining support operations with a global OEM leader.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed ten hours ago

Principal Project Engineer

at Xenco Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Competitive Rate

Coordinate contractors and stakeholders through execution to handover
Site based FIFO role
Contribute directly to the success of a major mining project

Coordinate contractors and stakeholders through execution to handover
Site based FIFO role
Contribute directly to the success of a major mining project

Senior Principal Project Engineer delivering mining capital projects across engineering, construction, commissioning and operational handover.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

10h ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Process Improvement Engineer

at Liebherr Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Top earning capacity
Fast paced challenging environment with a diverse scope of work
Great team environment!

Top earning capacity
Fast paced challenging environment with a diverse scope of work
Great team environment!

Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across national mining support operations with a global OEM leader.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Embedded Software Engineer

at Recruitment Hive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fishermans Bend, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$150 - $180 per hour including super

12 + 12 month contract
NV1 Security Clearance Required
Weekly pay + some WFH available

12 + 12 month contract
NV1 Security Clearance Required
Weekly pay + some WFH available

UI Designer/Software Engineer with C++, Qt and HMI expertise to support Defence autonomous systems development and prototyping.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Performance Engineer

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

PERSOL APAC is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Engineer - Structures

at Daracon Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga & Riverina NSW

Competitive Salary + LAHA Component

Positive work environment with supportive team
Exciting structures project
Project based role

Positive work environment with supportive team
Exciting structures project
Project based role

We are currently seeking a Project Engineer on a structures project based in the Riverina area of NSW!!

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Dynamics 365 CE (CRM) Technical Developer/ Engineer

at Anson McCade Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Competative

wide ranging project
High degree of customisation
forward thinking company and supportive environment

wide ranging project
High degree of customisation
forward thinking company and supportive environment

Microsoft Dynamics CE CRM Developer/Technical Consultant required to work on major integration project

subClassification: ConsultantsConsultants

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Engineer Civil

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW

Leading Australian Energy Provider
Landmark Project
Great Team

Leading Australian Energy Provider
Landmark Project
Great Team

A great opportunity to work on the mega Snowy 2.0 project

subClassification: Civil/Structural EngineeringCivil/Structural Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Engineer - Development (Water & Wastewater)

at Spinifex Recruiting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Back Creek, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

$91.56 - $95.65 p.h. + Superannuation

Local Council Opportunities
Lead water & wastewater development approvals
Work at the forefront of local government

Local Council Opportunities
Lead water & wastewater development approvals
Work at the forefront of local government

Senior council role leading water & wastewater development approvals in the Northern Rivers. Immediate start.

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Engineer

at CGC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Project Engineer contract role. To help out a tier 2 builder on a large new build project. ASAP start

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

FEL Engineer

at CONCENTIS PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane Airport, Brisbane QLD

Strong design focus in front-end engineering phases
Multi-discipline exposure across civil, mechanical, electrical
FIFO/DIDO options with major underground mining project exposure

Strong design focus in front-end engineering phases
Multi-discipline exposure across civil, mechanical, electrical
FIFO/DIDO options with major underground mining project exposure

Support early-stage mining projects as FEL Engineer delivering fit-for-purpose engineering solutions

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Data Engineer

at Approach Consulting

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$110 - $145/hr

Drive impactful data transformation and modern analytics initiatives
Work on enterprise-scale Azure, Fabric & Power BI solutions
12 months with a 12 month extension option

Drive impactful data transformation and modern analytics initiatives
Work on enterprise-scale Azure, Fabric & Power BI solutions
12 months with a 12 month extension option

Join a data transformation team in Canberra using Azure, Fabric & Power BI with hybrid flexibility and impactful work.

subClassification: Database Development & AdministrationDatabase Development & Administration

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

2d ago

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