Mining Research Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Junior and Project Exploration Geologists

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

We are seeking field ready Junior and Project Exploration Geologists to complete exploration campaigns on the east coast of Australia and PNG

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

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Listed two days ago

Business Analyst/Researcher

at Titan Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 50 - 60 per hour

Front-end role influencing BD strategy
Learn from senior industry leaders
Build strategic thinking capability

Front-end role influencing BD strategy
Learn from senior industry leaders
Build strategic thinking capability

BD Analyst role in mining - research projects, track pipelines, and uncover opportunities that drive EPC/EPCM work.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2d ago

Listed two hours ago

Study Manager

at WSP Australia Pty Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Work on major mining projects across Australia and globally
Opportunity to influence early-phase project decisions and strategy
Flexible working environment and strong focus on employee development

Work on major mining projects across Australia and globally
Opportunity to influence early-phase project decisions and strategy
Flexible working environment and strong focus on employee development

Provide project management and technical coordination working within Mining & Metals and across WSP business units and broader Mining business.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2h ago

Listed two hours ago

Study Lead

at Alchemy Recruitment Consulting Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Highly Competitve Day Rate

Large Mine Owner
12 + Months Contract
Brisbane Office Based

Large Mine Owner
12 + Months Contract
Brisbane Office Based

Lead brownfield capital studies, manage SMPEI&C scopes, drive business cases, governance, risk, stakeholders and project development activities.

Recruited byDoug Hodge

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed five hours ago

Junior and Project Exploration Geologists

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

Work with a highly experienced team of professionals
Exposure to multiple mineral systems and commodities worldwide

We are seeking field ready Junior and Project Exploration Geologists to complete exploration campaigns on the east coast of Australia and PNG

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

5h ago

Listed three days ago

Exploration Geologists / Project Geologists - FIFO WA Gold Projects

at Mining Employment Services miningemployment.com.au

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$65 – $80 per hour

FIFO Exploration, Project and Core Logging Geologist roles available across WA gold projects. Contract opportunities with active drilling programs.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

3d ago

Listed one day ago

Project Geologist

at Great Southern Mining Limited

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Refer to the company's website at www.gsml.com.au for a summary of the projects and the exciting 6 months ahead.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Field Assistant

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Field Assistants Wanted - Immediate Start! Flexible rosters, short & long-term contracts, and great rates. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

12d ago

Listed four hours ago

AO6 Senior Economic Development Officer

at Randstad Professionals

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

Senior Economic officer A06

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4h ago

Listed two days ago

Project Geologist - Exploration

at Ora Banda Mining Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Join the transformational journey to be the next mid tier gold producer
Family friendly roster - 8:6 FIFO Perth or DIDO Kalgoorlie
Ore-some rocks, ore-some people - join the highly experienced Geology team

Join the transformational journey to be the next mid tier gold producer
Family friendly roster - 8:6 FIFO Perth or DIDO Kalgoorlie
Ore-some rocks, ore-some people - join the highly experienced Geology team

Looking for a bright future? Now is the time to join Ora Banda Mining.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

2d ago

Listed eight days ago

Core Logging Geologist

at Atom Resources

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$60-$75p/hr + super

8/6 FIFO Roster
Weekly Pay
Core Logging Ongoing Contract

8/6 FIFO Roster
Weekly Pay
Core Logging Ongoing Contract

Core Logging Geologist

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Quality Manager

at Thiess

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Max Term Contract through to October 2027

2:1 FIFO roster or Monday - Friday for local arrangements
Be part of an exciting new Thiess project
Work with an industry leader that supports your growth

2:1 FIFO roster or Monday - Friday for local arrangements
Be part of an exciting new Thiess project
Work with an industry leader that supports your growth

Thiess is seeking a Quality Manager to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Research Assistant

at Bond University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Robina, Gold Coast QLD

$71,938.46 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Beautiful campus located in Robina
Direct involvement in nationally funded MRFF programs of research
Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods

Beautiful campus located in Robina
Direct involvement in nationally funded MRFF programs of research
Training in quantitative and qualitative research methods

Opportunity for 2 health graduates for full-time 12-month fixed term Research Assistant positions.

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Geologists and Field Technicians

at Techforce Personnel Pty.

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Exciting opportunities for dry season field work
FIFO or DIDO from Darwin or Alice Springs
Variable rosters

Exciting opportunities for dry season field work
FIFO or DIDO from Darwin or Alice Springs
Variable rosters

Exciting projects across multiple commodities FIFO / DIDO from Darwin or Alice Springs Flexible rosters including 8:6, 2:1 2:2 12:9

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

22d ago

Listed six days ago

Exploration Geologist

at Ballard Mining Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Fixed-Term 6 month contract
15:13 roster FIFO from Perth

Fixed-Term 6 month contract
15:13 roster FIFO from Perth

Mt Ida Project is rapidly progressing towards mining and is seeking a Junior Geologist to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

6d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Underground Mining Performance Improvement

at SECORA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Fixed Term Contract

Underground Mining Performance Improvement

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

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

14d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Associate in Rural Health

at Flinders University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Murray Bridge, Riverland & Murray Mallee SA

$90930 - $110197 p.a. + 17% Superannuation

Work with diverse rural, industry and community partners
Join a values-driven, purpose-led university team
Access to Flinders University professional development programs

Work with diverse rural, industry and community partners
Join a values-driven, purpose-led university team
Access to Flinders University professional development programs

Support evidence based research improving rural and remote health workforce capacity and outcomes.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed nine days ago

Research Operations Advisor

at University of Southern Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

$91,553 to $99,155pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading

Support impactful research—manage projects end-to-end, from grants to reporting, and help deliver high-quality research outcomes across the University

subClassification: Contracts AdministrationContracts Administration

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

9d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Exploration Field Assistants

at Gather Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Day Rates anticipated $450 - $550/day + Super

Immediate starts
Comfortable accommodation
Good day rates

Immediate starts
Comfortable accommodation
Good day rates

We are currently looking to speak with experienced Field Assistants who are interested in upcoming exploration programs in Queensland.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

13d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Field Assistant

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Field Assistants Wanted - Immediate Start! Flexible rosters, short & long-term contracts, and great rates. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Underground Mine Geologist

at Hays | Resources & Mining

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Hourly rate + super

Immediate start
8:6 FIFO or 5:2 Residential (Kalgoorlie)
Mine Geologist and Project Geologists required

Immediate start
8:6 FIFO or 5:2 Residential (Kalgoorlie)
Mine Geologist and Project Geologists required

Underground Mine Geologists/Project Geologists are required for a Gold Mining operation in WA

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience

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

8d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Mud Logger

at NES Fircroft

This is a Contract/Temp job

Australia Plains, Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley SA

Competitive

Mudlogger role supporting drilling operations, real time data monitoring, wellsite reporting, HSE compliance and data integrity focus

Recruited byCameron Anderson

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

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

12d ago

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