Engineering Operations Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Head of Operations Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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This is a featured job

Head of Operations Services

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

Featured•Expiring

Listed fifteen hours ago

Commissioning Engineer

at Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join Chobani on a 12-month FTC during a significant capital program

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Project Manager

at Altissimo Consultancy Pty Ltd

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)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty days ago

Hard Services Coordinator - Engineering

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 61 - 63 per hour

12-month contract
Open to WHVs
Based in Melbourne CBD

12-month contract
Open to WHVs
Based in Melbourne CBD

Excellent opportunity for an engineer/trade professional to join global pharmaceutical company to assist with maintenance/hard services team

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed seven days ago

Maintenance Engineering and Technical Officer

at Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

Hourly rate + Super Paid Weekly (See advert)

Hybrid engineering and field based technical role
FIFO from Cairns | 4/3 roster
2-month contract with possible extension

Hybrid engineering and field based technical role
FIFO from Cairns | 4/3 roster
2-month contract with possible extension

Maintenance Engineering & Technical Officer role | FIFO Cairns | short term site role.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Lead Project Engineer | Project Engineer

at PERSOL

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)

12h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

at COSOL

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

Cosol is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for capital works projects at a Northern Bowen Basin Mine site.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

13h ago

Listed six days ago

Head of Operations Services

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

Join a 100% Australian Owned and operated renewable energy company
Fixed Term | Role can be based in either Sydney, Cooma, or Melbourne
Enjoy competitive remuneration and a supportive workplace culture

You will provide essential strategic input to the leadership team and be the architect of our end-to-end supply chain and support strategy.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

6d 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

Project Resource Coordinator (Engineering Projects)

at MINCORE PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

Coordinate engineering resources across projects, working with PMs to ensure teams are fully resourced and all roles are covered.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at TRS Staffing Solutions (Australia) Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Major Port Handling Project

Major Port Handling Project

Our client is a major infrastructure owner. They are WA's primary container and bulk handling infrastructure.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

at COSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

DIDO Mackay/Townsville
9 Day Fortnight - 12hr days
Competitive Rate with Super on all hours!

Cosol is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for capital works projects at a Northern Bowen Basin Mine site.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

13h 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 eight days ago

Technical Officer, Manufacturing and Fabrication (JR47586 )

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$62.46 p.h. Plus Super

Technical Officer role supporting the operational activities within Manufacturing and Fabrication Workspaces.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed seven days ago

Field Project Engineer

at Global Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$100 – $120 per hour

Key role delivering HDPE pipeline works in a mining environment
Brisbane start with structured transition to 2:2 site roster
Strong hourly rates with project running through to late 2026

Key role delivering HDPE pipeline works in a mining environment
Brisbane start with structured transition to 2:2 site roster
Strong hourly rates with project running through to late 2026

Field Project Engineer role delivering HDPE pipeline works in mining. Brisbane onboarding → 2:2 site roster. Strong rates and project exposure.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

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

7d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Reliability Engineer at $90/hr + super

at Buffalo Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$90 per hour

Monday to Friday Brisbane-based roster
Competitive $90/hr + super
Immediate start with potential extension

Monday to Friday Brisbane-based roster
Competitive $90/hr + super
Immediate start with potential extension

3-month Brisbane Reliability Engineer role, Mon–Fri roster, mining/heavy equipment experience required, $90/hr + super.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

16h ago

Listed one day ago

Production Scheduler - Operations

at Hudson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Demonstrate your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
Drive continuous improvement
Build workable plans balancing backlog, reactive work & operational priorities

Demonstrate your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
Drive continuous improvement
Build workable plans balancing backlog, reactive work & operational priorities

Optimise resources, safety, and quality/compliance outcomes across operations.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Site Supervisor

at Dematic Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Acacia Ridge, Brisbane QLD

Global leader supervising construction on large-scale warehouse automation
Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering projects for major customer sites
Work with an amazing, collaborative team in a supportive project environment

Global leader supervising construction on large-scale warehouse automation
Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering projects for major customer sites
Work with an amazing, collaborative team in a supportive project environment

Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering large scale warehouse automation projects for major customer sites!

subClassification: Materials Handling EngineeringMaterials Handling Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Project Manager

at CSR Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ingleburn, Sydney NSW

Experienced in delivering plant, industrial, civil and infrastructure projects
Proven delivery of high‑value capital projects in dynamic environments.
Aligns project outcomes with long‑term business and project objectives.

Experienced in delivering plant, industrial, civil and infrastructure projects
Proven delivery of high‑value capital projects in dynamic environments.
Aligns project outcomes with long‑term business and project objectives.

Senior Project Manager with experience delivering large plant, industrial, civil and infrastructure upgrades.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Site Manager - Mechanical Works

at EngIT recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Appin, Sydney NSW

$80 – $90 per hour

Immediate start
Great rate
Long term opportunities

Immediate start
Great rate
Long term opportunities

A construction manager is needed for a 12-month gold mine project in the Appin area. Oversee mechanical installs

subClassification: Foreperson/SupervisorsForeperson/Supervisors

classification: Construction(Construction)

14h ago

Listed nine days ago

Supply Chain Graduate

at Suntory Oceania

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ipswich, Brisbane QLD

An ideal pathway for graduates who want to accelerate their growth
Take on meaningful challenges and develop into future technical leaders.
Join an Iconic Global Beverages organisation | Home of V energy, Boss Coffee

An ideal pathway for graduates who want to accelerate their growth
Take on meaningful challenges and develop into future technical leaders.
Join an Iconic Global Beverages organisation | Home of V energy, Boss Coffee

The Technical Grad Program offers Engineering Grads the opportunity to build strong operational & leadership foundations in a cutting edge facility,

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

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