Job Description

Civil Construction Inspector / Civil Supervisor / Technical Officer

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Driven Different. Built for delivery. Focused on what matters.

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Various locations - Projectbasedrole withfrequenttravel

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Full Time - Fixed Term (Multiple Positions)

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Are you an experienced civil construction inspector or a former council professional looking for a role that truly makes a difference in regional communities? Join SHEPHERD and work alongside councils delivering critical infrastructure and disaster recovery projects across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

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What you'll actually do (real projects, real impact)

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As a Civil Construction Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency in project delivery, as well as:

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- Inspect and assess civil infrastructure works Conduct inspections on roads and civil assets, assess damage, document findings, and support funding submissions for recovery projects.
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- Oversee quality and compliance on site Monitor project delivery against council standards, specifications and scopes to ensure works are completed safely and correctly.
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- Keep projects moving Work closely with contractors, councils and project teams to identify issues early, solve problems quickly, and maintain progress across multiple sites.
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- Apply "the SHEPHERD Way" to delivery Use structured systems for inspections, reporting, risk management and compliance so projects remain defensible, consistent and outcomes-focused.
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- Build trusted relationships with councils and communities You become the reliable point of contact on site: someone who communicates clearly, follows through, and represents SHEPHERD professionally.
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- Support infrastructure that communities rely on Your work directly contributes to restoring and improving roads and essential infrastructure across regional communities.
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About You

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You will be a strong fit if you:

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- Have 3+ years' experience in civil construction inspection, project supervision, or local government infrastructure delivery
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- Understand civil construction methods, technical drawings, and council specifications
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- Can work independently while maintaining strong organisation and reporting standards
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- Know how to build productive relationships with councils, contractors and communities
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- Take a proactive, safety-first approach to site delivery and compliance
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- Prefer being out on-site solving problems, not sitting behind a desk all day
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How you'll work here (our Shared Standards)

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This role suits people who naturally work above the line:

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- Speak with Purpose – you say the hard things early, give clear advice, and don't leave surprises for later.
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- Grow Strength Together – you share knowledge, bring council teams along, and build capability (not dependency).
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- Improve What Matters – you cut through noise, keep things practical, and don't overcomplicate delivery.
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- Integrity with Care – you show up, follow through, and back your team when it gets tough.
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- Build Better Communities – you protect quality and do the right thing by the people who rely on these roads.
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The Benefits

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We are a company that is fast growing and has a great team culture. SHEPHERD is offering an attractive remuneration package, along with the following advantages:

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- Fully maintained work vehicle for work-related travel
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- Paid travel to and from project locations
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- Uniforms provided
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- Living away from home allowance (where applicable)
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- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WellTravelled Program
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- Opportunity to work on meaningful disaster recovery and infrastructure projects
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Why SHEPHERD?

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- We don't hide behind "how it's always been done"
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- We use systems and experience to deliver outcomes that last
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- And we build infrastructure communities rely on for years
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📌 Civil Construction Inspector / Civil Supervisor / Technical Officer (Queensland)
🏢 Shepherd Services
📍 Queensland