Engineering Lead Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Engineering Lead

at iterate

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead a small team while staying hands-on across Node, TypeScript, React & AWS
Deliver scalable, cloud-native products in a sustainability-focused environment
12-month day rate contract | Hybrid

Lead a small team while staying hands-on across Node, TypeScript, React & AWS
Deliver scalable, cloud-native products in a sustainability-focused environment
12-month day rate contract | Hybrid

Hands-on Engineering Lead | Node, React, TypeScript, AWS | 12m contract in sustainability space | Lead + build modern cloud products

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

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This is a featured job

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$200,000 – $220,000 per year

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Take full control of a high-stakes project. Built for SPMs who deliver, not delegate.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed twenty seven days ago

Engineering Lead

at iterate

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Lead a small team while staying hands-on across Node, TypeScript, React & AWS
Deliver scalable, cloud-native products in a sustainability-focused environment
12-month day rate contract | Hybrid

Lead a small team while staying hands-on across Node, TypeScript, React & AWS
Deliver scalable, cloud-native products in a sustainability-focused environment
12-month day rate contract | Hybrid

Hands-on Engineering Lead | Node, React, TypeScript, AWS | 12m contract in sustainability space | Lead + build modern cloud products

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

27d ago

Listed one day ago

Delivery Lead multiple positions

at FinXL IT Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

FinXL IT is seeking multiple Delivery Leads to join our team at a leading wealth management organisation. Initial 12 months contract + view to extend.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Design Manager – Mineral Processing

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

AUD 210000 - 230000 per annum, Contract or perm

Lead multi-discipline design delivery
Minerals processing projects
Engineering degree essential

Lead multi-discipline design delivery
Minerals processing projects
Engineering degree essential

Lead design teams in mineral processing, manage engineering delivery, budgets and schedules in EPCM environment

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Technical Lead

at VALAI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Lead an AI-first engineering team building Australia’s property-level climate data infrastructure.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

23h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Engineering Manager

at TSS Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Long term position
Contract role, 40+hours per week
Fast paced environment

Long term position
Contract role, 40+hours per week
Fast paced environment

This is a mixed role involving both hands on engineering whilst also working closely with operational leadership

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Lead SMP Designer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 115 - 120 per hour

12 month contract with possibility of extension
Prime Perth CBD location
Opportunity to grow with a rapid expanding business

12 month contract with possibility of extension
Prime Perth CBD location
Opportunity to grow with a rapid expanding business

Lead SMP Designer, Perth: lead teams on mining projects, drive design delivery. 7+ yrs exp. 12-month contract with path to permanent.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$200,000 – $220,000 per year

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Take full control of a high-stakes project. Built for SPMs who deliver, not delegate.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Manager/Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

at Blackbook Executive

This is a Contract/Temp job

Frankston, Melbourne VIC

12-month contract opportunity with potential extension based on project pipeline
Hands-on role from design through installation and commissioning.
Deliver mechanical upgrades across major industrial capital projects.

12-month contract opportunity with potential extension based on project pipeline
Hands-on role from design through installation and commissioning.
Deliver mechanical upgrades across major industrial capital projects.

Contract opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer delivering equipment upgrades and piping systems across major industrial projects.

Recruited byEimear Hunt

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Lead major mechanical upgrade projects with full engineering + project managemen
Shape Critical Industrial Projects
TOP $$$ - Multi-year contract

Lead major mechanical upgrade projects with full engineering + project managemen
Shape Critical Industrial Projects
TOP $$$ - Multi-year contract

Drive engineering excellence. Lead impactful industrial upgrades. Shape safer, smarter operations.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Technical Lead

at Hydrogen Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Up to $1050 p.d.

Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL
Messaging & event-driven architecture
Contribute to solution design / architecture

Python, NodeJS, REST, GraphQL
Messaging & event-driven architecture
Contribute to solution design / architecture

Technical Lead

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Engineering Manager

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Perth-based contract role with progression beyond PFS project travel as needed
Senior multidisciplinary leadership driving safe, practical, buildable design
Competitive remuneration aligned to experience

Perth-based contract role with progression beyond PFS project travel as needed
Senior multidisciplinary leadership driving safe, practical, buildable design
Competitive remuneration aligned to experience

Lead engineering on a $500M resources project from PFS to execution, driving technical excellence, cost control, and project outcomes.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Service Transition Lead

at Ignite

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 1000 - 1100 per annum

2 year contract
Federal Government Department
Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney location

2 year contract
Federal Government Department
Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney location

2 year contract Federal Government Department Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney location Looking to join one of Australia’s most

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Project Manager

at Altissimo Consultancy Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

salary commensurate with experience

6 months Contract, option to extend
Excellent remuneration and great working team
Located in Western Sydney

6 months Contract, option to extend
Excellent remuneration and great working team
Located in Western Sydney

Manage Engineering Projects. Utilise your technical knowledge to support engineering operations. Work for an established international manufacturer.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

26d 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 twelve days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$200,000 – $220,000 per year

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Own delivery of a complex, high-risk project
$200–220K + super + potential performance bonus
High autonomy, high accountability, real impact

Take full control of a high-stakes project. Built for SPMs who deliver, not delegate.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Project Engineering Manager (PEM)

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pinjarra, Mandurah & Peel WA

AUD 130 - 150 per hour, Plus Superannuation

Lead multi‑discipline engineering across water treatment and reticulation
Drive engineering governance from options analysis to project delivery
Ensure safe, integrated design outcomes in live operating environments

Lead multi‑discipline engineering across water treatment and reticulation
Drive engineering governance from options analysis to project delivery
Ensure safe, integrated design outcomes in live operating environments

Lead multi‑discipline engineering delivery for a major water supply project from options analysis through design and delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Team Lead / EUC Engineer

at Green Light PS Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive

Team Lead / Senior EUC Engineer – Contract (Immediate Start) • Short-term 5–6 week assignment based in Perth CBD •

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Project Superintendent

at Alchemy Recruitment Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$222 000 + super + bonus (~50k)

Mining Giant (Owners Side)
Permanent role
FIFO on a 9/5 roster

Mining Giant (Owners Side)
Permanent role
FIFO on a 9/5 roster

Lead capital projects team, manage budgets, contractors, controls, schedules in the mining industry

Recruited byDoug Hodge

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

8d ago

Listed twenty eight minutes ago

Lead Project Engineer | Project Engineer

at PERSOL

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

8/6 Roster
Available Now

8/6 Roster
Available Now

Project Engineer / Lead Project Engineer

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

28m ago

Listed one day ago

Lead Architect

at Talenza

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Lead Architect | Hybrid working (50% in office) | Competitive day rate | Greenfield Claims platform implementation | Brisbane CBD

subClassification: ArchitectsArchitects

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

1d ago

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