Machine Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed one day ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

This is a Contract/Temp job

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)

1d ago

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Manufacturing Development Engineer | Pilot Manufacturing Line

at Bayside Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Richmond, Richmond & Hawkesbury NSW

Hands-on pilot line setup, commissioning, trials and validation
Support a high-priority project with a global manufacturer
Contract role in North-West Sydney with strong technical variety

Hands-on pilot line setup, commissioning, trials and validation
Support a high-priority project with a global manufacturer
Contract role in North-West Sydney with strong technical variety

Hands-on contract role supporting pilot line setup, commissioning, trials and validation with a global manufacturer

Recruited byMichael Burne

subClassification: Industrial EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at OncoRes Medical

This is a Contract/Temp job

Nedlands, Perth WA

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

12 month full-time contract with free on-site parking available
Flexible working arrangements available
Unique opportunity to get involved in an early rapidly growing company

A rare opportunity to help develop a novel, disruptive medical product that will impact the lives of millions of people around the world.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed two days ago

Process Engineer

at Akkodis

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

Join Akkodis delivering a high profile Defence program. Process Engineer with strong manufacturing experience. AU citizen, Bendigo onsite preferred.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Material Process Technician

at Randstad - Trades & Labour

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rydalmere, Sydney NSW

$40 - $41.41 p.h. + + Overtime

Start Now. Earn Top Rates. Join our thriving Trades and Labour Network

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Project Engineer

at Specialised Linen Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadmeadows, Melbourne VIC

Work on major national engineering projects
Join a fast-growing, innovative Australian company
Gain hands-on project and stakeholder experience

Work on major national engineering projects
Join a fast-growing, innovative Australian company
Gain hands-on project and stakeholder experience

Support SPL’s engineering projects through coordination, reporting, scheduling, budgeting, and data analysis in a graduate rol

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Technical Officer - Manufacturing and Fabrication

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bundoora, Melbourne VIC

AUD 55 per hour

Short Term Contract
$55 p/h + super
Bundoora Location

Short Term Contract
$55 p/h + super
Bundoora Location

Technical Officer is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the day-to-day operational activities in the Manufacturing and Fabrication Workspaces

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Production Operators

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carole Park, Brisbane QLD

$32.31 - $37.16 per hour + super

Strong likelihood of permanency within 6 to 12 months!
Must be available for rotating morning and afternoon shifts.
Free onsite parking!

Strong likelihood of permanency within 6 to 12 months!
Must be available for rotating morning and afternoon shifts.
Free onsite parking!

Global manufacturer seeking production operators on an ongoing basis! Manufacturing experience is desirable! Must pass criminal, medical & drug test

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

QA Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yatala, Gold Coast QLD

$80 - $110 per hour

Create ITP Quality Plans
Travel to China and Malaysia
Initial 12 wseek contract

Create ITP Quality Plans
Travel to China and Malaysia
Initial 12 wseek contract

12 week contract available for a QA to coordinate the fabrication for Mining Plant machinery

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineer

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

AUD 80 - 95 per hour

Perth-based with site travel
Stakeholder engangement: suppliers, port ops, construction and project team
Balanced machine or SMP project experience required

Perth-based with site travel
Stakeholder engangement: suppliers, port ops, construction and project team
Balanced machine or SMP project experience required

Project Engineer needed for major port bulk materials handling project. Perth-based, client-side interface role.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Process Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

AUD 45 - 50 per hour

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract with potential to go permanent
On-site role in South East Melbourne
Wastewater & process focus

Contract Process Engineer role in SE Melbourne, focused on wastewater, chemical treatment and hands-on plant ops.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Compliance Engineer

at Searson Buck Group Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Burnie, Devonport & North West TAS

Global Mining Technology client
Work on Compliance Testing of Projects at Burnie Proving Grounds
Casual Ongoing - Full time hours

Global Mining Technology client
Work on Compliance Testing of Projects at Burnie Proving Grounds
Casual Ongoing - Full time hours

Safety and Compliance Enthusiast

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18h ago

Listed two days ago

Processing operator

at Diplomatik Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kewdale, Perth WA

AUD 37.35 - 45 per hour

ASAP start!
Perth based opportunity - Home every night.
Competitive rates on offer! Starting from $37.35/hour + Pens

ASAP start!
Perth based opportunity - Home every night.
Competitive rates on offer! Starting from $37.35/hour + Pens

Diplomatik is currently looking for multiple processing operators for our manufacturing client in Kewdale. Multiple shift times available.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Technician

at Finisar

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosebery, Sydney NSW

Great location with secure onsite & street parking close to Green Square station
Afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) with a 15% loading
12 month contract with potential to go permanent

Great location with secure onsite & street parking close to Green Square station
Afternoon shifts (2pm-10pm) with a 15% loading
12 month contract with potential to go permanent

Are you a chemical graduate looking for an entry role or a technician with some experience or knowledge in handling chemicals or using microscopes?

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Machine Operator

at H People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Pinkenba, Brisbane QLD

$33-$40ph + OT

up to $40p/h
Full onsite training provided
Day OR Afternoon shifts

up to $40p/h
Full onsite training provided
Day OR Afternoon shifts

Machine Operators (entry level or experienced). Pinkenba, QLD. up to $40p/h. Training provided, day/afternoon shifts, long-term opportunity available.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

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

3d ago

Listed twenty two days ago