Phd Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

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Project Engineer

at Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Maryborough West, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD

State of the Art Facility designed for technical excellence & future expansion
Dynamic Team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working
Excellent Opportunity in a regional location in South-East Queensland

Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions are seeking a Project Engineer for our munitions manufacturing facility in Maryborough.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Mechanical Engineer

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW

Join a 100% Australian owned and operated renewable energy company
Snowy Hydro is ranked 4th in Time Australia's Best Employers List for 2025
Contribute to a safe and reliable renewable energy future

A great opportunity to work on Snowy 2.0!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

Featured

Listed thirteen days ago

Research Fellow

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW

$116590 - $120621 p.a.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Fellow to join the NanoTech Laboratory in the School of Engineering on 2 year fixed term appointment.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Research Associate in Solution Processed Nanomaterials and Solar Energy Devices

at Macquarie University

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Ryde, Sydney NSW

17% super + leave loading

From $112,550 p.a., plus 17% super & annual leave loading
Build your academic networks and further your research career
Enjoy a vibrant campus with excellent facilities and convenient transport links

Exciting opportunity to advance next-generation solar energy through innovative nanomaterials in an internationally recognised research team.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

18d ago

Listed six days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

at University of Technology Sydney

This is a Contract/Temp job

Broadway, Sydney NSW

$95565 to $116393 per year + super

Join our cutting-edge project as a Postdoctoral Research Associate and help drive the next frontier in quantum technologies

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

at Adelaide University

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Salary Range: $102,024 - $109,307 pa + 17% Super

Based in College of Engineering, Information and Technology at the Adelaide CBD
Full-time, 12-month fixed term contract
Salary Range: Level A (from step 6 - step 8), $102,024 - $109,307 pa + 17% Super

Applications for a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract to join the School of Chemical Engineering as a Postdoctoral Fellow (A) are now open.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

ARC Grant-Funded Researcher (A)

at The University of Adelaide

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

The School of Civil Engineering and Construction is seeking a highly motivated ARC Grant-Funded Researcher to contribute to an industry-linked...

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate

at The University of Adelaide

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

This role will report to Associate Professor Dr Ruidong Chang and sit within the School of Civil Engineering and Construction, in the College of...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at HORNER Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mulgrave, Melbourne VIC

$97k - $119k per annum + superannuation

12-month, full-time contract role
Lead design of advanced mechanical systems from concept to commissioning
Apply FEA/CFD to solve complex, first-of-kind engineering challenges

This is not just another Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering role, it's a unique opportunity to contribute to world-class scientific research.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Postdoctoral Fellow

at The University of Adelaide

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research focused on advancing next-generation drug delivery...

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

1d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bell Bay, Launceston & North East TAS

Excellent Opportunity
Short to Medium Term Contract
Locally Based Role

Excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to work with a Tier 1 company on a short to medium term contract

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Booragoon, Perth WA

AUD 100 - 130 per hour, Plus Superannuation

Major 5-year water infrastructure project with extension potential
Owner's team role driving design assurance and technical outcomes
Competitive rates plus flexible work and site exposure opportunities

Senior Mechanical & Piping Engineer to lead design assurance on a major WA water infrastructure project supporting mining operations.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Officer

at Murdoch Children's Research Institute

This is a Contract/Temp job

Parkville, Melbourne VIC

$109,334 - $113,347 p.a plus super

Lead world-class brain MRI research improving child health outcomes
Develop AI-driven neuroimaging tools for clinical translation
Collaborate with leading researchers and clinicians globally

Advance neonatal brain imaging research using AI and MRI to improve outcomes for babies and children!

subClassification: Clinical/Medical ResearchClinical/Medical Research classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Chemist - Natural Products R&D

at Programmed Skilled Workforce

This is a Contract/Temp job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$40 - $47.50 p.h.

Motivated and skilled Chemist to join our Process Chemistry and R&D Laboratory

subClassification: Chemistry & PhysicsChemistry & Physics classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Proposals Engineer / Estimator

at DHHI

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Design competitive bulk materials handling solutions and tender packages.
Develop calculations, GA drawings, 3D models and technical documents.
Collaborate with sales, vendors and clients to win major projects.

Join DHHI Australia as a Senior Technical Proposals Engineer, delivering innovative bulk materials handling solutions for major capital projects.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Project Engineer

at Nyrstar

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Project Engineer role in Adelaide with travel to Port Pirie. Deliver impactful smelting projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovation

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer

at Airswift

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Speak to Kash to know more about the role!!!

High-Impact-Project!!!
Skill Development!!!
Enjoy a varied & challenging role!!

Looking for a Senior Project Engineer/Project Engineer to join an exciting opportunity based in Portland!!!

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Expressions of Interest - Electrical & Mechanical Project Engineers

at CoMade

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Join a growing business and get ahead of opportunities
Work across diverse largescale projects
Competitive rates and project variety

We're keen to connect with Senior Project Engineers from either a Mechanical or Electrical background who have delivered on major infrastructure.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management classification: Construction(Construction)

15d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Project Engineer

at Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions

This is a Contract/Temp job

Maryborough West, Hervey Bay & Fraser Coast QLD

State of the Art Facility designed for technical excellence & future expansion
Dynamic Team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working
Excellent Opportunity in a regional location in South-East Queensland

Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions are seeking a Project Engineer for our munitions manufacturing facility in Maryborough.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Portland, South West Coast VIC

12-month contract with extension potential
Full-time site-based role in Portland, Victoria
Strong stakeholder engagement and project delivery focus

Deliver complex engineering projects in a major industrial environment. Site-based role, 12-month contract, strong extension potential.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Engineer

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wacol, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$70 - $84 p.h.

Urgent 6-12mo contract: Mech/Elec Engineer at West Morton. Focus: infrastructure scoping & feasibility. Flexible, AO7 rates

subClassification: Electrical/Electronic EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Technical Officer- Field based, GRDC Root Phenotyping

at The University of Adelaide

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

This GRDC project directly aims to provide pre-breeders with powerful new tools to assess and enhance root traits critical for water, nutrient...

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer

at Technical Resources Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Perth-based with global project exposure
Grow within a high-performing consultancy
Career Development Opportunity

Lead mechanical delivery across gold, lithium and rare earths projects, with a growing Perth consultancy working with tier-one clients globally.

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

15d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Graduate Engineer – Labour Hire Contract

at AGA

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sale, Bairnsdale & Gippsland VIC

Competitive salary + super + benefits

Contract duration: 4 months
Role type: Labour hire / short-term contract
Work focus: Basic engineering administration, documentation support and proje...

Are you a Graduate Engineering looking for a short term contract?

subClassification: MaintenanceMaintenance classification: Engineering(Engineering)

21d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mechanical Engineer

at Snowy Hydro Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cooma, Tumut, Snowy & Monaro NSW

Join a 100% Australian owned and operated renewable energy company
Snowy Hydro is ranked 4th in Time Australia's Best Employers List for 2025
Contribute to a safe and reliable renewable energy future

A great opportunity to work on Snowy 2.0!

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed two days ago

Research Fellow in Spatial Transcriptomics

at The University Of Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Carlton, Melbourne VIC

plus 17% super

International AUB-E research using leading single-cell and spatial genomics
Apply now to shape endometrial diagnostics and women's health
17% super, salary packaging, wellbeing, discounts, development

Lead single-cell & spatial transcriptomics analysis, collaborate with global experts, and build your research career in a high-performing environment

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Maintenance Engineer

at Chandler Macleod

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 90 - 120 per hour

Opportunity with Rio Tinto
Family Friendly Roster
Career Growth

Chandler Macleod is looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Engineer at Rio Tinto’s Hope downs site.

subClassification: Mining - Engineering & MaintenanceMining - Engineering & Maintenance classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago