Mechanical Engineering Vacation Program Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed twenty three days ago

Vacation Student Program - Engineering 2026/27

at Ryowa II GPS Pty ltd (trading as Southern Cross Fertilisers)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Discover engineering careers in the natural resources industry
Explore real-world engineering beyond university
Experience the Australian FIFO lifestyle

Apply your knowledge, gain practical engineering experience, learn from industry experts, and launch your career with Southern Cross Fertilisers!

23d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty one days ago

Metallurgy, Chemical or Process Engineering Vacation Student

at Lynas Rare Earths Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kalgoorlie, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA

Salary pro-rata to 12 week Vac Programme

12 Week Summer Vacation Work
Local Kalgoorlie Location
Metallurgical, Process, or Chemical Engineering Opportunity

Shape the Green Transition Want to build a sustainable, tech-driven future? Join Lynas Rare Earths as we accelerate our global expansion and redefi...

21d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Summer Vacation Employment Opportunities

at Gympie Regional Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gympie, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD

Generous superannuation scheme of up to 15 per cent
Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family
Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services

Gain valuable real-world experience while contributing to projects that help shape the future of our region.

Responsive hirer

8h 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 seven days ago

Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW(Hybrid)

Join a 100% Australian Owned and Operated Energy Company!
Full-Time | Hybrid | Cooma or Snowy Mountains Region
Senior Project Opportunity for an Experienced Mechanical Engineer!

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team.

7d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Production Engineer - Engagement to Nov 2027

at Origin

Be an early applicant

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.

7h ago

Listed seven days ago

Batch & Furnace Graduate - Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

at VISY

This is a Contract/Temp job

Spotswood, Melbourne VIC

Full on-site training from day one

Day shift role with growth built in
2-year fixed term with strong potential for permanency
Work alongside our Glass Science, Production, Quality and Reliability teams

Chemical or mechanical engineering graduate? Learn glass manufacturing from the furnace up at our Spotswood plant.

7d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

8:6 day roster on a major Pilbara operation
Hands-on RCA, defect elimination & reliability improvement
Fixed plant, shutdown & maintenance engineering focus

Fixed plant Mechanical Engineer wanted in the Pilbara. 8:6 days, contract. Fix defects, lift reliability, and shape future expansion projects.

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Batch & Furnace Graduate - Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

at VISY

This is a Contract/Temp job

Spotswood, Melbourne VIC

Full on-site training from day one

Day shift role with growth built in
2-year fixed term with strong potential for permanency
Work alongside our Glass Science, Production, Quality and Reliability teams

Chemical or mechanical engineering graduate? Learn glass manufacturing from the furnace up at our Spotswood plant.

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 105 - 110 per hour

Perth based role + adhoc site visits
Mechanical Design Engineer | Technical PM Scope
CBD | M-F | Flex 2 days from home | Varied Projects

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Mechanical Site Engineer | 2 Month Contract | Major Project

at CGC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Immediate requirement for a Mechanical Site Engineer to work on a major project on a contract hire basis.

19d ago

Listed seven days ago

Batch & Furnace Graduate - Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

at VISY

This is a Contract/Temp job

Spotswood, Melbourne VIC

Full on-site training from day one

Day shift role with growth built in
2-year fixed term with strong potential for permanency
Work alongside our Glass Science, Production, Quality and Reliability teams

Chemical or mechanical engineering graduate? Learn glass manufacturing from the furnace up at our Spotswood plant.

7d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Package Engineer

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Yatala, Gold Coast QLD

AUD 90 - 110 per hour

Exposure to major plant projects
Opportunity to travel for commissioning stages
Immediate start available

Finalise detailed designs, prepare equipment manuals and support manufacture and commissioning of mine processing machinery.

22d ago

Listed nine 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.

9d ago

Listed nineteen 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

19d ago

Listed thirteen 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.

13d ago•Expiring

Listed nine 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.

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Mechanical Design Engineer

at Ivory Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$65 to $75 Per Hour + Super

Easily accessible office location close to public transport
Immediate start, with potential for extension depending on workload
Work alongside a technically focused team of experienced engineers

Established consultancy looking for an Engineer to join the team on an initial 3-month contract to assist with their busy project pipeline!

13d ago

Listed six days ago

Production Engineer - Engagement to Nov 2027

at Origin

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

12 month limited term engagement to Nov 2027
Grow your skills in artificial lift, well integrity and production optimisation
Brisbane based with site visits

Love solving problems? Join our Brisbane team for 12 months and help optimise one of Queensland's key gas assets.

6d ago•Expiring

Listed thirteen 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.

13d ago•Expiring

Listed seven 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

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior/Lead Mechanical Engineers - Minerals Processing

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

AUD 110 - 140 per hour, Temp or perm options

Lead mechanical engineering design
Career and technical development
RPEQ preferred

Deliver mechanical design, calculations, drawing reviews and equipment specifications across mineral processing projects.

7d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

at Alpha HPA Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Gladstone, Gladstone & Central QLD

Australian advanced manufacturer supplying global high-technology markets
Work across commercial production, commissioning and operational readiness
Build your career as we scale our Gladstone operations

Exciting opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to gain experience across production and project delivery.

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Design Engineer - Mechanical

at PERSOL

This is a Contract/Temp job

Forrestfield, Perth WA

+ Super

Tier 1 Mining Client
Perth Location - Monday to Friday
Excellent Rates

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a technical engineering team

Recruited byHolly Storor

20d ago

Listed seven days ago

Mechanical Reliability Engineer

at Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

Hourly rate + super paid weekly (See advert)

Long-term assignment with the potential to continue for up to two years
Monday to Friday day shift
Onsite in the Muswellbrook area - Local or DIDO only

Mechanical Reliability Engineer role supporting CHPP operations

7d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Airswift

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Competitive daily rate, contact us to learn more!

Delivering mechanical engineering solutions across heavy industrial operations and projects.

15d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Project Engineer | HVAC | 2/1 FIFO | 6 Month Contract

at CGC Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Start 26/10
Tier 1 Contractor
$1000/day + Super

Immediate start for a HVAC Mechanical Project Engineer to work on a 6-month contract basis on a complex Energy project

23d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at DHHI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Long term contract with excellent pay
Work on some of Western Australia's newest projects
Perth based role with occasional site travel

Work on cutting edge bulk material handling equipment with an industry leader.

Responsive hirer

16d ago

Listed twenty two days ago