Drainage Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed ten days ago

Graduate Water Supply Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

$87,235.72 – $98,184.84 per year

Kick-start your engineering career with Riverina Water and gain hands-on experience across a diverse range of water supply operations.

10d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Water & Sewer Engineer (Construction)

at Orange City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW

Council is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Water and Sewer team!

18h ago

Listed nine days ago

Civil/Water Engineer

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

12 month Contract opportunity with potential to go permanent
FIFO from multiple Australian cities
Surface water and mine infrastructure focus

Long term contract opportunity to input on the future water planning of a large scale mining operation.

Recruited byBrie Anderssen

9d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Drainage Engineer

at Ivory Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Shore & Northern Beaches, Sydney NSW

$60 - $65 per hour + Super

Immediate Start in an initial 6 month contract
Program design experience is required
Diverse brownfield and greenfield project portfolio

Grow and develop your expertise within a supportive Asset Management Team, collaborating with a diverse group who bring a wealth of experience.

22d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Civil Site Engineer (Water utilities) - Sydney

at MCD PROJECT SERVICES PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$51 – $67 per hour

Put your pipeline and utilities experience to work.
Take on a defined three-month assignment.
Work locally on site in Western Sydney.

Bring your pipeline and utilities experience to a three-month Site Engineer contract on a project in Kemps Creek, NSW.

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Flood Mitigation Project Officer

at Rous County Council

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woodburn, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW

Join a collaborative team committed to protecting and enhancing our region
Work life balance with a 9 day fortnight
Full-time, 2 year fixed term contract

Bring your talent as Flood Mitigation Project Officer to a council that values people, community, and innovation.

16d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Floodplain & Stormwater Engineer

at Ivory Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

+ Super

Opportunity to Work from Home creating work life balance
Flood modelling and certificate experience is required
Start immediately on a 6-month contract

Start immediately on an initial 6-month contract and become part of a collaborative team that values a positive and supportive working environment

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Engineer

at Western Work Force Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Hourly Rate Open to Negotiation

FIFO from Perth | 2:2 Roster
Immediate Start Available | Ongoing work
Competitive Hourly Rate For The Right Candidate

The candidate will ideally have experience in civil engineering, with specific experience in pipework installation and water infrastructure projects

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Flood Development Assessment Engineer

at Hays | Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$65 p/h - $73 p/h + super

Melbourne Suburbs | Flexible working arrangement
Temp Contract | Initial 5-month with a view to extend
Immediate Start | Paying between $68 - $73 p/h + super

5-month Flood Engineer contract reviewing development applications and hydraulic modelling using TUFLOW, RORB and HEC-RAS.

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Works Project Officer

at City of Yarra

This is a Contract/Temp job

Clifton Hill, Melbourne VIC

Band 5 - Starting from $80,410.06 + super + RDO

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 twenty nine days ago

Project Engineer

at Hays | Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$47 p/h - $57 p/h + super

Melbourne Suburbs | Flexible working arrangement
Temp Contract | Initial 12-month contract
Immediate Start | Paying between $50- $57 p/h + super

Project Engineer opportunity delivering roads, drainage and bridge capital works projects. Manage stakeholders, budgets and project delivery.

29d ago•Expiring

Listed two days ago

Water and Sewer Operations Trainee

at Bega Valley Shire Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bega, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$29,195.71 to $50,115.52 gross per annum

Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.
Build practical skills across water, sewer and network operations.
Launch your career through Council's Emerging Talent Program.

Join Council's Emerging Talent Program and gain hands-on experience in water and sewer services while completing a Certificate III qualification.

2d 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 nineteen hours ago

Team Leader Civil Maintenance

at City of Onkaparinga

This is a Contract/Temp job

Seaford Meadows, Adelaide SA

$160k pa (salary and allowance) + 12% Super

Based at our Field Operations Centre in Seaford Meadows
Flexible work arrangements | professional development opportunities
5% salary increase in January 2027

Fixed-term opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience in a diverse civil maintenance portfolio. Ideal for career development or secondment

19h ago

Listed nine days ago

Civil Engineer

at Construct Personnel Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

$90 – $100 per hour

Great rates
Great work environment
Dynamic and supportive team

Civil Site Engineer role in Central Queensland. $90–$100/hr, minimum 50-hour weeks, contract extension potential and living-away allowance negotiable.

9d ago

Listed two days ago

Civil Project Engineer

at CGC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$87 Per Hour + Super

Seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to deliver works on the Pilbara Port of Ashburton Foundations and Firewater Installation Project.

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Water Treatment Commissioning Engineer

at SUEZ Water Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

SUEZ is a global market leader in environmental solutions
Critical role within a JV project
12 month Fixed Term Contract

Commission water and wastewater infrastructure while driving safe start-up and performance optimisation.

7d ago

Listed ten days ago

Development Engineer

at Ivory Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

+ Super

Start immediately on an initial 6 month contract
Potential opportunity to Work from home
Diversify your skills within local government

Join a reputable Sydney Local Council and play a key role in assessing development applications and supporting infrastructure delivery.

10d ago

Listed four days ago

FIFO Rail Project Engineer – Track and Civil

at Rail Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$75 – $105+ per hour

Deliver rail renewal and civil works in the Pilbara. Immediate start, long-term capital program, Port Hedland residential or Perth FIFO.

4d ago

Listed two days 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.

2d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Civil & Structural Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Booragoon, Perth WA

AUD 100 - 120 per annum, Plus Superannuation

Lead civil & structural design for a major WA water infrastructure project
Shape engineering outcomes on a high-profile capital project
12-month contract with strong extension potential and flexibility

Lead civil and structural design for a major water infrastructure project critical to the future of WA mining operations.

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Manager Water Services

at Banana Shire Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Biloela, Gladstone & Central QLD

$211,000 gross total remuneration package

Supportive team culture with opportunities for growth and development
Access to wellness programs, social club, and Employee Assistance Program

Lead Council’s water and sewerage services, ensuring safe, compliant, sustainable operations, asset performance, water quality & workforce excellence.

1d ago

Listed nine days ago