Engineering Physics Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed one hour ago

Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineer - Rollingstock & Rail

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work on rollingstock design, modifications and fleet engineering.
Solve practical mechanical and multidisciplinary integration challenges.
Help build our mechanical engineering capability as Movement grows.

Apply your mechanical engineering skills to rollingstock design, integration and fleet upgrades. Explore future roles with Movement Engineering.

1h ago

Listed one day ago

Production Engineer - Engagement to Nov 2027

at Origin

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Competitive salary, annual bonus and performance reviews
Excellent parental leave: 21 weeks paid for primary carers
Brisbane base with regular site travel opportunities

Grow your skills in artificial lift & production optimisation. 12-month role with regular site travel. Brisbane based.

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Lecturer in Engineering

at Charles Sturt University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW

$117,825 to $139,689 pa (plus 17% super)

Shape the future of engineering education in regional Australia
Deliver industry-informed teaching on our Bathurst campus
Join a collaborative team focused on student success

Make a lasting impact in engineering education through teaching excellence, innovation and student success.

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Engineer

at NHOA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Lead end-to-end utility-scale BESS commissioning through to successful handover
Deliver utility‑scale EPC BESS projects transforming Australia’s energy grid
Great Team Culture and Company Benefits

Deliver utility-scale BESS projects in Perth and shape the future of Australia’s energy infrastructure.

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7d ago

Listed one day ago

Electrical Engineer

at C2O Group Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Electrical Engineers required for a 12-month infrastructure project in Melbourne. Tunnelling experience highly regarded.

1d ago

Listed one hour ago

Electrical & ICT Engineers - Rollingstock & Rail

at Movement Engineering Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Design, integrate and test onboard electrical, ICT and control systems.
Work across ETCS, TCMS, communications and complex system interfaces.
Work directly with clients and help shape technical outcomes.

Design, integrate and test complex rollingstock electrical, ICT and control systems. Explore future opportunities with Movement Engineering.

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Listed fourteen days ago

Graduate Product Engineer

at Australian Glass and Window Association

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pymble, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$68,538 – $70,000 per year

A genuinely hands-on graduate engineering role
Mentoring from experienced engineers and technical specialists
Hybrid working arrangements

Graduate Product Engineer role designing and developing a new product system from concept through testing.

14d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at WesTrac Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

South Guildford, Perth WA

Strong remuneration and employee benefits package

Develop skills across design, compliance and project delivery
Collaborate with experienced engineers on diverse challenges
Build a strong foundation in a leading mining equipment business

Launch your engineering career with WesTrac. Design real-world solutions, work with industry experts & gain hands-on experience

8d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Modelling & Simulation Engineer (Submit by 12 Nov 2026)

at SWU Consultation Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$125 – $130 per hour including Super

Free Payroll
Canberra Onsite
Initial contract: 18 Oct 2026 - 30 Jun 2027

We are seeking an experienced Modelling & Simulation Engineer to support the development, assessment and delivery of major Defence capabilities.

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30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

EOI - Engineers with LS-DYNA Experience

at Hays | Defence

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Melbourne, Bendigo or Brisbane
Australian Citizenship Required
Defence Land Project

Melbourne | Bendigo | Brisbane We're currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced engineering professionals who have worked with LS-D

27d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Engineer Projects Manufacturing

at Gold Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Perth, Perth WA

$133,000 - $139,056 base, plus Super

Work with world-renowned products and services
6-month contract with flexible hours
Competitive salary between $133,000 - $139,056 base, plus Super

Play a key role in delivering engineering projects that enhance manufacturing capability, reliability, quality, and safety.

14d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Exciting defence project - Fixed Term Engineering Roles (12 Months) – Brisbane

at Thales Australia & New Zealand

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane Airport, Brisbane QLD

Competitive compensation package

Use your expertise to support critical defence systems
Contribute to an exciting land vehicle project in a collaborative environment
Enjoy a competitive compensation package

We are excited to announce fixed-term opportunities, based in Eaglefarm, Brisbane to support an exciting land vehicle defense projects.

10d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer - SOLIDWORKS & Prototype Development

at Reset Energy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rozelle, Sydney NSW

$110,000 – $125,000 per year

Make an impact: Be part of the Change
Collaborate directly: Work closely with RESET’s founder and UTS researchers.
Possible Equity Incentive

Mechanical Design Engineer to develop energy storage technology through design, testing and prototype development.

Responsive hirer

20d ago

Listed ten days ago

Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineers

at Aviation Labour Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mascot, Sydney NSW

Work across aircraft design, maintenance & continuing airworthiness
Opportunities for Drafting, Mechanical & Avionic Engineers
Exposure to complex aviation projects with long-term career growth

We are partnering with a leading aviation organisation to recruit experienced Engineers at Mascot to work on a Fleet Renewal Program.

10d ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Plant

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Tier 1 Mining Client
8/6 FIFO From Perth
Excellent Rates

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established mining operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

Recruited byHolly Storor

2d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

CHPP Mechanical Engineer

at Wisely

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

9 Day Fortnight
Accommodation & Meals Provided
Competitive Rates & Weekly Pay

CHPP Mechanical Engineer

27d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Engineering Specialist - Electrical

at Ignite

This is a Contract/Temp job

Eagle Farm, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

AUD 130000 - 150399 per annum, 14% superannuation

Brisbane or Melbourne
2 - Year fix term contract
Electrical Engineer with strong Systems Engineering expertise

Electrical Engineer Melbourne or Brisbane. 2 yr fix term contract - Electrical & systems eng. expertise across a range of critical operational assets

16d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer

at The University of Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$107312 - $115686 p.a. + Plus Superannuation

(0.8 FTE), fixed term up to 7 February 2028, located within the USyD
Use your technical expertise to support teaching, learning, and research
Base Salary HEO 6, $107,312 p.a. - $115,686 p.a. + 17% superannuation

experienced Robotics and Digital Fabrication Officer for the operations of the Robotics Laboratory within the Design Modelling and Fabricatiion Lab.

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Engineer Projects Decommissioning

at Gold Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

East Perth, Perth WA

$133,000 - $139,056 base, plus Super

Work with world-renowned products and services
12-month contract with flexible hours
Competitive salary between $133,000 - $139,056 base, plus Super

Oversee the integration of new equipment, services and production layouts, ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently.

14d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen days ago

Graduate Process Engineer

at Lynas Rare Earths Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

2 Year Fixed Term Salary & Relocation Package

Exciting Graduate Opportunity
Goldfields Residential on a 5/2/4/3 Roster
Be part of a RARE and Greener Future

Graduate Process Engineer (2-Year Fixed Term) | Shape the Green Transition About Lynas Rare EarthsWant to build a sustainable, tech-driven future?

13d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Validation Engineer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carole Park, Brisbane QLD

AUD 50 - 60 per hour

Execute equipment, facility and systems validation (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Develop GMP validation documentation and technical reports
Support equipment upgrades, change control and continuous improvement

Experienced Validation Engineer required for a 6–12 month casual role supporting GMP validation in pharmaceutical manufacturing

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Business Development Manager - Translation and Impact

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA

$122,699 - $130,758 (G08) pro rata + 17% super

Fixed term role until 30 June 2028. Part-time or full-time (minimum 0.7 FTE);
Translate specialist STEM capability into meaningful real-word opportunities
Competitive remuneration, leave, super & salary packaging provisions

Take world-leading radio astronomy expertise beyond astronomy and help create real-world impact across industry, Defence and Space with CIRA.

12d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen 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

16d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Research Associate/Fellow

at Curtin University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bentley, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$104,165 - $144,352 (ALA.5 - ALB.6) + 17% super

Join an internationally connected radio astronomy research environment
Grow your research career and contribute to high-impact astrophysics research
Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous super & salary packaging benefits

Join the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy and contribute to cutting-edge research exploring relativistic jets from accreting black holes.

25d ago•Expiring

Listed ten days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

AUD 110 - 125 per annum

Osborne Park office with ad hoc site visits
12-month contract with strong potential to extend
Work across feasibility, FEED and detailed design

Senior Electrical Engineer delivering studies and detailed design across mining and mineral processing projects in Perth.

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wayville, Adelaide SA

Competitive Contractor Rates

Balanced FIFO 8:6 Roster High-Impact 7.5Mtpa Ramp-Up | 6-month initial contract with strong view to extend Mechanical Focus | 2x Mechanical Specialist

3d ago

Listed six days ago