Rail Engineering Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Nov 2026

Listed four days ago

FIFO Rail Project Engineer – Track and Civil

This is a Contract/Temp job

$75 – $105+ per hour

Deliver rail renewal and civil works in the Pilbara. Immediate start, long-term capital program, Port Hedland residential or Perth FIFO.

4d ago

Listed one hour ago

Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineer - Rollingstock & Rail

at Movement Engineering Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Work on rollingstock design, modifications and fleet engineering.
Solve practical mechanical and multidisciplinary integration challenges.
Help build our mechanical engineering capability as Movement grows.

Apply your mechanical engineering skills to rollingstock design, integration and fleet upgrades. Explore future roles with Movement Engineering.

1h ago

Listed one hour ago

Electrical & ICT Engineers - Rollingstock & Rail

at Movement Engineering Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Design, integrate and test onboard electrical, ICT and control systems.
Work across ETCS, TCMS, communications and complex system interfaces.
Work directly with clients and help shape technical outcomes.

Design, integrate and test complex rollingstock electrical, ICT and control systems. Explore future opportunities with Movement Engineering.

1h ago

Listed seven days ago

Electrical Engineer

at Launch Recruitment Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Hybrid)

Long Term Contract with good daily rate
Hybird
Work on a major rail infrastructure project in Western Australia.

Looking for a Electrical Engineer in Perth

7d ago

Listed one hour ago

Track Supervisor

at Category 5

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA

Starting at $75 per hour (depending on experience)

FIFO or Residential to Port Hedland (2:1)
Flights from anywhere across Australia
Upskilling opportunities including nationally accredited qualifications

Are you an experienced Track Renewals Supervisor with expertise in heavy haulage Rail Networks? Join our dynamic team in the Pilbara.

1h ago

Listed eight days ago

Rail Operations Modelling Officer

at Metro Trains Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

From 110000 to 115000 AUD per year

Receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
Hybrid working options with a salary of $110k inclusive of super.
Access a wide range of corporate discounts and more.

Support the development of rail operations models & analytical tools that inform how MTM's network operates today & how it evolves into the future

8d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Scheduling Officer

at Metro Trains Melbourne

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Max term role until July 2027, based in Melbourne's CBD
Plan timetables for special events, major projects and disruptions
Use your analytical skills to solve complex scheduling challenges

Use your analytical skills to shape Melbourne's daily train timetables, from special events to major projects. Max term until July 2027

1d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Project Engineers | Electrical & Telecommunications

at HRG - Executive Search & Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Competitive Day Rate (DPO)

Major WA rail infrastructure upgrade with complex engineering challenges
Hands on engineering across site delivery, testing and commissioning
Build specialist experience in critical rail infrastructure

Multiple Perth rail contract roles for Electrical and Telecommunications Project Engineers. Hands-on delivery and technical assurance.

6d ago

Listed one day ago

Integration and Planning Manager

at Alchemy Recruitment Consulting Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

An opportunity to work on a significant rail project in Australia.
Work with a high performing team!
12-month contract commencing in January 2027

Alchemy Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Integration and Planning Manager for an exciting rail project connecting the east coast!

Recruited byJen Smith

1d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Rail Maintainer, TFLE Electrical (Temporary Opportunity - Upto 23 months)

at Transport for NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Flemington, Sydney NSW

Full time, fixed term opportunities
Dynamic work environment
Great employee benefits and opportunity for growth

Tangara Life Extension upgrades operating and passenger info systems. Rail Maintainer (Electrical) inspects, services and repairs fleet equipment.

17d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Mechanical Project Engineer

at Core Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 90 - 100 per hour

$100/hr + 2:2 FIFO roster
Exciting crusher processing plant project
Take ownership of major structural work packages

$100/hr + 2:2 FIFO roster Exciting crusher processing plant project Take ownership of major structural work packages

Recruited byCharlene Fitzgerald

3d ago

Listed five days ago

Electrical Testing & Commissioning Technician - Rail

at Alstom

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newport, Melbourne VIC

4-Day Week | 36 Hours | Monday-Thursday I EBA Rates & Conditions
Play a Critical Role in Some of Australia's Most Significant Transport Projects.
Immediate Start

Join an Industry Leader Delivering One of Victoria's Most Significant Rail Infrastructure Programs!

5d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Manager - Suburban Railway Loop

at City of Monash

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glen Waverley, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$114603 - $128248 p.a.

Full-time fixed-term opportunity (Limited Term 12 Month)
Salary starting from $114,603.02 + Superannuation (Band 7)
Closing Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Play a key role in shaping one of Victoria's largest infrastructure projects. Working within Council's Suburban Rail Loop Project Management team.

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Rail Maintainer (Mechanical) TFLE-AHMC & FMC (Temp Opp - up to 20 months)

at Transport for NSW

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auburn, Sydney NSW

Full time, fixed term opportunities
Dynamic work environment
Great employee benefits and opportunity for growth

Tangara Life Extension upgrades operating and passenger info systems. Rail Maintainer (Electrical) inspects, services and repairs fleet equipment.

17d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Rail Engineer / Technical Director

at Amara Advisory

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$100 – $150 per hour

Technical leadership role
Flexible: part-time, contract
Equity option linked to key milestones

Lead the technical side of a confidential new rail venture. A senior, flexible role with equity on offer.

19d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Locomotive Maintainer - Electrical (4 Day a Week)

at Progress Rail Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Cardiff, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

$55.36 per hour

Stable Employment and Long‑Term Opportunities
Commitment to Safety and Wellbeing
Career Development and Learning Opportunities

At Progress Rail, you're more than the employee - you're part of a global team shaping sustainable transportation while growing your skills and career

24d ago•Expiring

Listed sixteen days ago

OHW Project Engineer

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

+ super

A tier-one rail contractor delivering a landmark, multi-billion-dollar program in Western Sydney is seeking an experienced OHW Project Engineer

16d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager Integration and Planning- EL 1

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Sydney, Sydney NSW

A government agency is seeking an Integration and Planning Manager to support the business case for a major rail project.

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Trade Assistants

at 2XM Recruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Granville, Sydney NSW

AUD 52.74 per hour

Job Description: Trade Assistant / Rail HVAC Equipment C11: Casual - Permanent long term (5X Years duration project). Monday -

Recruited byDean Harrison

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Maintenance Planner

at Randstad - Construction, Property & Engineering

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

$90 - $100 p.h. + Super

Secure an 18-month contract as a desk-based Maintenance Planner in Adelaide. Optimise heavy infrastructure schedules using top-tier CMMS.

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Track Technician

at Category 5

This is a Contract/Temp job

Port Hedland, Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA(Remote)

Family-friendly FIFO various roster
Day shifts only
Join a team that values you - be treated like more than just a number!

Ongoing casual Pilbara roles for skilled Track Maintenance Technicians. Driver's Licence & Cert II Rail in Infrastructure required.

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Manager - Integration & Planning (EL1) | Strategic Transport

at McArthur

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$75 - $76 p.h.

Strategic transport planning role on a major rail infrastructure program
NSW major-project & multimodal transport planning experience highly sought
12-month contract + extension | Sydney or Newcastle locations | Hybrid

Senior transport planning opportunity supporting station access, network integration and strategic planning across a major rail infrastructure program

8d ago

Listed seven hours ago