Lead Engineer Mechanical Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed two days ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

This is a Contract/Temp job

6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension
Lead engineering activities across design, delivery, and project execution
TOP $$$

6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension
Lead engineering activities across design, delivery, and project execution
TOP $$$

Lead Mechanical Engineer role on high-impact projects with strong design focus, leadership scope and career growth in a collaborative team environment

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d 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 three days ago

Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead

at DHHI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$100 – $140 per hour

Lead a small engineering team on major materials handling projects
Drive design, procurement, installation and commissioning outcomes
Apply structural and mechanical expertise across complex assets

Lead a small engineering team on major materials handling projects
Drive design, procurement, installation and commissioning outcomes
Apply structural and mechanical expertise across complex assets

Lead bulk handling projects with a specialist team delivering stackers, reclaimers and shiploaders across Australia.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Data Centres

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension
Lead engineering activities across design, delivery, and project execution
TOP $$$

6-month initial contract with strong potential for extension
Lead engineering activities across design, delivery, and project execution
TOP $$$

Lead Mechanical Engineer role on high-impact projects with strong design focus, leadership scope and career growth in a collaborative team environment

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Lead role working on a major new facility
Key interface between external design consultants and internal stakeholders
Client-side role with strong influence across the design lifecycle

Rare opportunity to work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a sought-after organisation operating within a highly regulated, complex environment.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Mechanical Designer

at Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA

West Perth location
Bentley suite of design products
Collaborative team environment

West Perth location
Bentley suite of design products
Collaborative team environment

Secure Contract and Permanent opportunities on major materials handling projects

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days 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)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Maintenance Representative - Mechanical Lead

at Resourceful Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Attractive day rate on offer

Brisbane based, Monday to Friday - be home every night
Tight, cohesive owners team with a great culture and respectable coffee machine
Interesting and complex work

Brisbane based, Monday to Friday - be home every night
Tight, cohesive owners team with a great culture and respectable coffee machine
Interesting and complex work

Lead mechanical maintenance into start-up on a major project in Brisbane. Contract to Dec 2026.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

6d ago

Listed twelve 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)

12h ago

Listed sixteen days 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)

16d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager

at Embedded Expertise

Expiring soon

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)

23d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Manager- Electrical or Mechanical

at Resourceful Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Competitive hourly rate on offer

FIFO from Brisbane | 5/2 roster (1-day WFH)
Work for a global owner operator
Excellent hourly rate

FIFO from Brisbane | 5/2 roster (1-day WFH)
Work for a global owner operator
Excellent hourly rate

Deliver key capital upgrades and reliability projects within a leading mining operator

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at Specialised Linen Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

Work on large-scale automation and engineering projects
Gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Join a growing, innovation-driven national business

Work on large-scale automation and engineering projects
Gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Join a growing, innovation-driven national business

Support mechanical engineering projects through design, drafting, automation, and equipment improvement initiatives at SPL.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Global engineering group supporting major miners across WA’s resource sector.
Strong team environment.
Strong pipeline of mining projects with variety across sites and scopes.

Global engineering group supporting major miners across WA’s resource sector.
Strong team environment.
Strong pipeline of mining projects with variety across sites and scopes.

Senior Mechanical Engineer: water pumping & piping projects for tier-1 WA miners. Global team, varied projects.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Mechanical Engineer – Major Projects (Client Representative)

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fremantle, Perth WA

AUD 100 per hour

Fremantle Location, 6 month contract
Must have Australian working rights
Resume and Cover Letter required for applications

Fremantle Location, 6 month contract
Must have Australian working rights
Resume and Cover Letter required for applications

Mechanical Engineer to represent Client on major project. Lead design reviews, manage risks, and support delivery of complex industrial systems.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Engineering Manager

at Airswift

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Speak to Kash to know more about the role!!!

High-Impact-Project!!!
Skill Development!!!
Global Reach, Local Strength!!!

High-Impact-Project!!!
Skill Development!!!
Global Reach, Local Strength!!!

Looking for Engineering Manager driving NPI, processing plants, and design excellence delivering efficiency, innovation, growth!!!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Project Manager - Mechanical

at Bayside Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Lucas Heights, Sydney NSW

Long Term Contract Role
Government Organisation
Mechanical Upgrades and Design Improvements

Long Term Contract Role
Government Organisation
Mechanical Upgrades and Design Improvements

Long-term contract role within a government research organisation focused on delivering leading-edge research for Australian science.

Recruited byAlen Skaro

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

30d+ ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

Expiring soon

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)

27d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Drac Mechanical

Expiring soon

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)

27d ago

Listed seventeen days 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)

17d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

at Execom Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Perth CBD
12 month+ Contract
Materials Handling

Perth CBD
12 month+ Contract
Materials Handling

Senior Mechanical Engineer for a 12 Months + Contract. Perth CBD based.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Completions Supervisor

at Resourceful Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Attractive day rate on offer

Step into a high-profile project at the most interesting phase of its life
Brisbane based role, 10 hour weekdays so you are in your own bed every night
Owner's team environment with a tight, well-functioning culture

Step into a high-profile project at the most interesting phase of its life
Brisbane based role, 10 hour weekdays so you are in your own bed every night
Owner's team environment with a tight, well-functioning culture

Brisbane based | Contract through to December 2026 | Major Future Fuels project moving into RFSU and commissioning

subClassification: Oil & Gas - Engineering & MaintenanceOil & Gas - Engineering & Maintenance

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

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer/Project Manager

at Atlas Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hastings, Mornington Peninsula & Bass Coast VIC

Looking for an experience Mechanical Project Engineer/Manager to join are global industrial manufacturing business.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

23d ago

Listed thirteen 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)

13h ago

Listed nine days ago

Chief Engineer

at Talley's Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hobart TAS

We’re looking for a Chief Marine Engineer to join us for our Australian Fishing Campaign.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed fifteen days 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)

15d 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 twenty two days ago

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGNER

at Execom Group Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate start
Perth CBD
12 Months + Contract

Immediate start
Perth CBD
12 Months + Contract

Senior Mechanical Designer required for immediate 12 month+ contract. Perth CBD based. MicroStation skills required.

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

22d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Engineer - Capital Works Projects (Mining)

at COSOL

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)

15d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 110 - 130 per hour

12-Month ongoing contract
5-10 Yrs exp in mineral processing
Strong pipeline of projects

12-Month ongoing contract
5-10 Yrs exp in mineral processing
Strong pipeline of projects

Based in Perth with regular site visits, supporting project delivery across gold projects.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

28d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Senior Mechanical / Piping Engineer – Copper/Gold Project

at TSS Group

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$115 – $125 per hour

$115-$125 ph incl
Perth-based role (Monday to Friday)
Initial 12-month contract aligned with DFS delivery

$115-$125 ph incl
Perth-based role (Monday to Friday)
Initial 12-month contract aligned with DFS delivery

Senior piping engineer delivering slurry, water, and infrastructure systems across the DFS mining environments for an international project.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

30d+ ago

Listed three days ago

Project Manager (Mech/Elec/Civil/Structural)

at ResourcePro Project Solutions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD(Hybrid)

$90 – $110 per hour

Seeking Project Manager to lead capital works at a Townsville Port Facility. Multidisciplinary, contract-based role.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d ago

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