Operations Engineer Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Maintenance & Operations Planner

This is a Contract/Temp job

Roster: Monday - Friday
Location: Perth
Start: ASAP

Roster: Monday - Friday
Location: Perth
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, Maintenance and Operations Planner for our Tier 1 client located in the Pilbara.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

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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)

Featured

Listed sixteen days ago

P25 Field & Operations Engineer

at Verse Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Silverwater, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$670/day inc. Super

12-month initial contract + extensions based on performance
Strong pipeline of work across Government and critical communications networks
Applicants must be Aus Citizen or PR for Govt. Security Clearance purposes

12-month initial contract + extensions based on performance
Strong pipeline of work across Government and critical communications networks
Applicants must be Aus Citizen or PR for Govt. Security Clearance purposes

Support, troubleshoot & maintain P25 Comms Systems + mission critical emergency services infrastructure across Sydney & NSW Coastline!

Recruited byHolly Buckingham

subClassification: TelecommunicationsTelecommunications

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

16d ago

Listed four hours ago

Commissioning Engineer

at Six Degrees Executive Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Work with Chobani on a major expansion driving serious production growth
Work on a large-scale site upgrade, including new filling and packing lines
End-to-end commissioning, from install to ramp-up

Seeking a Commissioning Engineer to join Chobani on a 12-month FTC during a significant capital program

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4h ago

Listed one day ago

Production Scheduler - Operations

at Hudson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Demonstrate your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
Drive continuous improvement
Build workable plans balancing backlog, reactive work & operational priorities

Demonstrate your exceptional stakeholder engagement skills
Drive continuous improvement
Build workable plans balancing backlog, reactive work & operational priorities

Optimise resources, safety, and quality/compliance outcomes across operations.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Network Operations Engineer

at Verse Group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$650/day + super ($175k annual package)

Motorola P25 systems & infrastructure | Escalation, upgrades & optimisation
Mission critical ops | Network design, planning, analysis & documentation
12 month contract upfront + extensions based on performance

Motorola P25 systems & infrastructure | Escalation, upgrades & optimisation
Mission critical ops | Network design, planning, analysis & documentation
12 month contract upfront + extensions based on performance

Own network performance in a mission critical environment. Cisco & Juniper switching, routing, Windows Servers, LAN/WAN, F5, Palo Alto firewalls ++

Recruited byHolly Buckingham

subClassification: Engineering - NetworkEngineering - Network

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

15d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Operations Specialist

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Contract/Temp job

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD

$125,002 - $133,898 per annum + super

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Diverse work culture
Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Diverse work culture
Flexible working arrangements

Provide high level technical direction, support and advice to maintain defined enterprise service levels in one or more technology domains.

subClassification: Networks & Systems AdministrationNetworks & Systems Administration

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

17h ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Maintenance & Operations Planner

at Red Arrow Australia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Roster: Monday - Friday
Location: Perth
Start: ASAP

Roster: Monday - Friday
Location: Perth
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, Maintenance and Operations Planner for our Tier 1 client located in the Pilbara.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

23d ago•Expiring

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 five days ago

Water Operations Specialist

at Yarra Valley Water

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mitcham, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Up to $182800 p.a Pro-Rata TRP Inclusive 12% Super

Providing safe water and protecting public health to over 2 million Victorians
Organisation with an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion
True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office

Providing safe water and protecting public health to over 2 million Victorians
Organisation with an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion
True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office

Partner with senior leaders to provide the technical expertise necessary to main high-quality water standards and operational reliability

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

5d ago

Listed five hours ago

Reliability Engineer at $90/hr + super

at Buffalo Recruitment

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$90 per hour

Monday to Friday Brisbane-based roster
Competitive $90/hr + super
Immediate start with potential extension

Monday to Friday Brisbane-based roster
Competitive $90/hr + super
Immediate start with potential extension

3-month Brisbane Reliability Engineer role, Mon–Fri roster, mining/heavy equipment experience required, $90/hr + super.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

5h 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 nine days ago

Operations Specialist

at Evolve Scientific

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carole Park, Brisbane QLD

AUD 50 - 55 per hour

Support QMS: manage deviations, complaints, CAPA, reporting
Ensure GMP compliance & drive continuous improvement
Train and support Operations staff on quality processes

Support QMS: manage deviations, complaints, CAPA, reporting
Ensure GMP compliance & drive continuous improvement
Train and support Operations staff on quality processes

Operations Specialist role in pharma: support QMS, manage deviations/CAPA, ensure GMP compliance, train staff, drive quality improvements.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9d ago

Listed seven days ago

Maintenance Engineering and Technical Officer

at Maintenance Systems Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cairns, Cairns & Far North QLD

Hourly rate + Super Paid Weekly (See advert)

Hybrid engineering and field based technical role
FIFO from Cairns | 4/3 roster
2-month contract with possible extension

Hybrid engineering and field based technical role
FIFO from Cairns | 4/3 roster
2-month contract with possible extension

Maintenance Engineering & Technical Officer role | FIFO Cairns | short term site role.

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

7d ago

Listed one hour ago

Lead Project Engineer | Project Engineer

at PERSOL

Be an early applicant

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)

1h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Lead Engineer - Operational Readiness

at Toubani Resources Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA

Opportunity to work in the fast-paced start-up mining environment on the Mali project ensuring successful transition from construction to operation.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance

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

12d ago

Listed three days ago

Project Coordinator – QLD

at SKIDATA APAC

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane Airport, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Project Coordinator – QLD Deliver precision. Drive execution. Make projects come alive.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Substation Operations Officer

at Western Power

This is a Contract/Temp job

Forrestdale, Perth WA

Base Salary + Superannuation + Employee Benefits

6-8 Months Maximum Term
Based at our new South Metro Depot in Forrestdale
Competitive Remuneration and Employee Benefits Program

6-8 Months Maximum Term
Based at our new South Metro Depot in Forrestdale
Competitive Remuneration and Employee Benefits Program

Operations technical knowledge or solid network knowledge, along with project management or scheduling experience.

subClassification: Planning & SchedulingPlanning & Scheduling

classification: Construction(Construction)

7d ago•Expiring

Listed six hours ago

Site Supervisor

at Dematic Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Acacia Ridge, Brisbane QLD

Global leader supervising construction on large-scale warehouse automation
Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering projects for major customer sites
Work with an amazing, collaborative team in a supportive project environment

Global leader supervising construction on large-scale warehouse automation
Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering projects for major customer sites
Work with an amazing, collaborative team in a supportive project environment

Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering large scale warehouse automation projects for major customer sites!

subClassification: Materials Handling EngineeringMaterials Handling Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6h ago

Listed one day ago

Production & Treatment Scheduler

at Chandler Macleod

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

AUD 56.34 per hour

Plan and schedule operational work to optimise workforce and asset use
Engage stakeholders to deliver compliant, customer-focused planning outcomes
Drive safety, reporting and continuous improvement in operations scheduling

Plan and schedule operational work to optimise workforce and asset use
Engage stakeholders to deliver compliant, customer-focused planning outcomes
Drive safety, reporting and continuous improvement in operations scheduling

Experienced production and treatment scheduler supporting safe operations through effective planning, stakeholder engagement & data‑driven

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

1d ago

Listed six hours ago

Site Supervisor

at Dematic Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Notting Hill, Melbourne VIC

Global leader supervising construction on large-scale warehouse automation
Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering projects for major customer sites
Work with an amazing, collaborative team in a supportive project environment

Global leader supervising construction on large-scale warehouse automation
Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering projects for major customer sites
Work with an amazing, collaborative team in a supportive project environment

Rewarding Site Supervisor role, delivering large scale warehouse automation projects for major customer sites!

subClassification: Materials Handling EngineeringMaterials Handling Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6h ago

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