Lead Project Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Project Engineers

at Johnston Project Management and Consulting Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$80 – $120 per hour

Up to $1,200 per day
High profile infrastructure projects
Several contract roles available for immediate start

Up to $1,200 per day
High profile infrastructure projects
Several contract roles available for immediate start

Project Engineers with several years experience in Australia with Tier 1 & 2 Contractors on major infrastructure projects - immediate start.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Project Manager

at Renegade Consulting PTY Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$150 – $160 per hour

Hybdrid Working Arrangement
Attractive Daily Rate
High-visibility project with direct exposure to the executive team

Hybdrid Working Arrangement
Attractive Daily Rate
High-visibility project with direct exposure to the executive team

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a business-critical SaaS platform implementation.

Recruited byRav Prasad

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

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Listed four 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)

4h ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineers

at Johnston Project Management and Consulting Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$80 – $120 per hour

Up to $1,200 per day
High profile infrastructure projects
Several contract roles available for immediate start

Up to $1,200 per day
High profile infrastructure projects
Several contract roles available for immediate start

Project Engineers with several years experience in Australia with Tier 1 & 2 Contractors on major infrastructure projects - immediate start.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d 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 five days ago

Project Manager

at Ignite

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

AUD 1000 - 1100 per day

2 year Federal Government contract
Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney location options
Mix of projects

2 year Federal Government contract
Melbourne, Brisbane or Sydney location options
Mix of projects

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

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Project Manager/Project Engineer

at Public Sector People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Public Sector People are seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Project Manager based in the Northeast region of NSW.

subClassification: Government - LocalGovernment - Local

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

7d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Zinfra

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Exceptional Benefits Package

Deliver critical projects that power communities
Industry leading purchased leave policy
Full-Time permanent opportunity - QLD/NSW based

Deliver critical projects that power communities
Industry leading purchased leave policy
Full-Time permanent opportunity - QLD/NSW based

Rare opportunity for a Project Engineer/ Senior Project Engineer to join our expanding NSW/ QLD teams delivering critical energy projects!

subClassification: Field EngineeringField Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9h ago

Listed five days ago

Project Manager

at Renegade Consulting PTY Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$150 – $160 per hour

Hybdrid Working Arrangement
Attractive Daily Rate
High-visibility project with direct exposure to the executive team

Hybdrid Working Arrangement
Attractive Daily Rate
High-visibility project with direct exposure to the executive team

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a business-critical SaaS platform implementation.

Recruited byRav Prasad

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Project Manager

at Bluefin Resources Pty Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

AUD 20000 - 23000 per annum

Seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience delivery capital works projects within healthcare / hospital environments.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Technical Project Manager

at IBC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Upto $1300 incl. super per day

Own end-to-end delivery across complex technical programs
12 month contract and daily rate of up to $1300 incl. super
Great flexibility

Own end-to-end delivery across complex technical programs
12 month contract and daily rate of up to $1300 incl. super
Great flexibility

Hands-on Technical Project Manager driving end-to-end delivery across squads, ensuring alignment with engineering, cloud, and Agile best practices.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Hays | Construction

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Senior Project Engineer
Large scale commercial building project
Tier 1

Senior Project Engineer
Large scale commercial building project
Tier 1

An opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join an established Tier 1 Builder on a large scale project

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

3d 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 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 twelve days ago

Project Engineer (Infrastructure)

at MMD Recruitment

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$95 – $100 per hour

Project Engineer delivering HV transmission, substation and renewable energy infrastructure across Sydney on long-term Tier 1 contract

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d 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 one day ago

Senior Project Manager

at Peoplebank Australia VIC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Attractive daily rates

Complex Application Integrations
WFH 2 days/week
Leading Australian Organisation

Complex Application Integrations
WFH 2 days/week
Leading Australian Organisation

Contract Length: 6 month initial contract, potential to extend Location: Melbourne CBD, 2 days wfh/week A large enterprise organisation is

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

1d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Project Engineer

at Miller Leith

This is a Contract/Temp job

Zillmere, Brisbane QLD

AUD 90 - 95 per hour

Exciting opportunity to lead and deliver end to end CAPEX projects. Immediate start required.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Project Manager

at face2face Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Barton, Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$140.00 - $150.00 p/h inc super

Secure engagement: Long-term federal program of work
Executive visibility: Work directly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Delivery focus: Technical leadership with a clear mandate and defined outcomes

Secure engagement: Long-term federal program of work
Executive visibility: Work directly with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
Delivery focus: Technical leadership with a clear mandate and defined outcomes

This role will see you lead the delivery of complex ICT projects with a primary focus on large-scale data migration initiatives.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

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

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago