Mechanical Engineer Entry Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

Listed eighteen days 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)

18d ago

Listed one day ago

Graduate Engineer

at Delta Electricity

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Earn a competitive salary plus an impressive 14% superannuation
2-year fixed term contract with ongoing training and development opportunities
Enjoy working close to home on the beautiful Central Coast NSW

Earn a competitive salary plus an impressive 14% superannuation
2-year fixed term contract with ongoing training and development opportunities
Enjoy working close to home on the beautiful Central Coast NSW

Are you a recent Graduate Engineer ready to start your career? Discover the opportunities Delta Power & Energy can offer you!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Cleared Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Melbourne, Melbourne VIC

$70 - $80 p.h.

Contract opportunity
design from initial concept through to prototype then production
Major Defence Automotive project

Contract opportunity
design from initial concept through to prototype then production
Major Defence Automotive project

Ability to work on cutting edge military systems being produced to directly enhance Defence capability

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twenty two 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)

22d ago

Listed four days ago

Production Assistant x3 (Electrical / Trades assistant roles)

at Next Day Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Warriewood, Sydney NSW

$60 to $70,000 + Super + Over Time

$65k to $70k base + Super & Over Time. On-site parking / full training
Electrically minded OR some electrical experince to apply. Friendly Team.
Clear development pathway to full-time jobs / modern purpose-built plant

$65k to $70k base + Super & Over Time. On-site parking / full training
Electrically minded OR some electrical experince to apply. Friendly Team.
Clear development pathway to full-time jobs / modern purpose-built plant

Build real skills (not just repetitive labour). Learn & get trained to read simple CAD drawings. Test & wire small engineering equipment.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at PARC Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

ASAP Start
3-month contract | Great rates
2:1 roster DIDO Ballarat

ASAP Start
3-month contract | Great rates
2:1 roster DIDO Ballarat

Seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for a 3-month contract on a mining project DIDO to Ballarat, Victoria.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mechatronic Engineer

at Biologic Environmental

This is a Contract/Temp job

Osborne Park, Perth WA

$45 – $48 per hour

Build real field-deployed monitoring units for a client project
Hands-on exposure to electronics, firmware, CAD and ruggedisation
Autonomous role with strong team support

Build real field-deployed monitoring units for a client project
Hands-on exposure to electronics, firmware, CAD and ruggedisation
Autonomous role with strong team support

Build, test and deliver rugged remote monitoring units to meet client deadlines. Hands-on work across electronics, firmware, CAD and weatherproofing.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Process Engineer

at NW Professional Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Reservoir, Melbourne VIC

Temp to Perm opportunity
Reservoir location
Immediate start

Temp to Perm opportunity
Reservoir location
Immediate start

Career growth role! Seeking grad level engineers for a well known manufacturing site in reservoir. Temp to perm, immediate start.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed eight days ago

MRO Avionics, Structures & Mechanical AME's (Technicians)

at Aircraft Maintenance Services Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$75 per hour

Join our dynamic and supportive team where you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in the aerospace and defence sectors.

subClassification: Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Graduate Engineer

at Teekay Shipping (Australia) Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Competitive salary
Career Growth Opportunities

Work/life balance through flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Competitive salary
Career Growth Opportunities

Join one of the largest and well-respected international shipping companies in the world!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at Yara Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Karratha, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will gain practical experience within the Maintenance and Projects Department, working closely with Static...

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed two days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer- Rail Project

at Powertech

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murarrie, Brisbane QLD

Be part of a friendly, high-performing team with a strong safety culture.
Exposure to high-profile projects in critical sectors.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

Be part of a friendly, high-performing team with a strong safety culture.
Exposure to high-profile projects in critical sectors.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer (Professional Engineer) to join Powertech on a major Rail Infrastructure Project.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Workshop Technican - Mechanical Engineering

at HOBAN Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawthorn, Melbourne VIC

Up to $46 p.h.

Temporary opportunity with a leading university in a practical, hands-on role with real impact!

subClassification: Fitters, Turners & MachinistsFitters, Turners & Machinists

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Machine Technician Traineeship

at TalentBlue

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bayswater, Melbourne VIC

No

Traineeship Program
Full-Time Hours
Located in Bayswater

Traineeship Program
Full-Time Hours
Located in Bayswater

Love tinkering and fixing things? Get paid to learn, gain a skillset & start a high-paying career. No experience needed - apply now!

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days 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)

18d ago

Listed three days ago

CAD Draftsperson

at Hadal Subsea Engineering Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

$50 – $75 per hour

Join the leading edge of deep sea exploration and science.

subClassification: Engineering DraftingEngineering Drafting

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Up to $1,450 per day

Up to $1,450/day incl super
Owner-side project delivery
8/6 FIFO to Tanami

Up to $1,450/day incl super
Owner-side project delivery
8/6 FIFO to Tanami

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – owner-side sustaining capital FIFO role

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Technical Officer, Manufacturing and Fabrication (JR47586 )

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Up to $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)

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Quality Control Inspector - Electronics

at Finisar

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rosebery, Sydney NSW

Competitive salary package with rewarding bonus structure
Great location with onsite, secure parking and close to Green Square Station
12 month full-time contract with possibility of extension

Competitive salary package with rewarding bonus structure
Great location with onsite, secure parking and close to Green Square Station
12 month full-time contract with possibility of extension

Are you an electrical quality inspector or an electrical engineer graduate looking for an entry into the work force? This could be the role for you!

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

23d ago

Listed nine days ago

Project Engineer

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 80 - 95 per hour

Drive project scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder alignment
Coordinate consultants, suppliers, and internal design teams
Client-side and Perth based with occasional site visits

Drive project scope, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder alignment
Coordinate consultants, suppliers, and internal design teams
Client-side and Perth based with occasional site visits

Deliver complex fixed plant projects with strong technical and commercial focus.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Intelligent Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

South West & M5 Corridor, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Interesting, complex & varied industrial projects in an innovative organisation
Professional high performing team that values collaboration
Excellent career role for your resume | One-of-a-kind opportunity

Join a sought-after organisation delivering technically complex projects in a highly regulated industrial environment. Apply now!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Mechanical Fitters

at Skout Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Kembla, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW

$47.18 p.h. + Super + Overtime

Join Ventia as a Mechanical Fitter working on shutdowns at Bluescope, build skills and experience, and be called for future projects!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

17d ago

Listed twenty seven 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)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen 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)

19d ago

Listed two days ago

Project Engineer

at CGC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

Project Engineer contract role for 2 months to help during a busy period on a new build project with a tier 2 builder

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed twenty five 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)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Process Engineer

at Hays | Defence

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bendigo, Bendigo, Goldfields & Macedon Ranges VIC

Bendigo Based
Contracting Opportunity
Exciting, Innovative Project

Bendigo Based
Contracting Opportunity
Exciting, Innovative Project

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Opportunity to work on a high technical Defence Project Your new company An established

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

9d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer - Refinery Project

at Embedded Expertise

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Long Term Contract - Ongoing
Immediate Start
Refinery

Long Term Contract - Ongoing
Immediate Start
Refinery

Mechanical Commissioning Engineer for major refinery project. 18-month contract, DIDO 2:1 after 6 months, Perth-based planning phase.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Mechanical Technician

at Hays | Logistics

This is a Contract/Temp job

Canberra ACT

$55 - $75 p/h

12 month contract with immediate start and competitive hourly rate
Hands-on role with varied work across hydraulics, fabrication and maintenance
Opportunity to build experience on complex, specialised infrastructure

12 month contract with immediate start and competitive hourly rate
Hands-on role with varied work across hydraulics, fabrication and maintenance
Opportunity to build experience on complex, specialised infrastructure

Mechanical technician role working on large scale antenna systems

subClassification: Maintenance & Handyperson ServicesMaintenance & Handyperson Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Process Project Engineer

at Bell People

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Excellent Long Term Opportunity - Start ASAP
Melbourne Metropolitan Area

Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Excellent Long Term Opportunity - Start ASAP
Melbourne Metropolitan Area

Exciting Opportunity for talented Process Project Engineer with process pharmaceutical & GMP exp. to join global pharmaceutical for major CAPEX work.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Process Engineer

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Menai, Sydney NSW

Australian Citizenship required
12 month contract, Mon-Fri, full time hours
Hands-on commissioning role (no design or optimisation)

Australian Citizenship required
12 month contract, Mon-Fri, full time hours
Hands-on commissioning role (no design or optimisation)

Hands-on Process Engineer supporting commissioning, testing and validation of complex process systems.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

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