Driven Different.
Built for delivery.
Focused on what matters.
Fixed Term - 12 months
Full Time
Are you an experienced Civil Project Manager or local government professional looking for a role where your expertise matters?
Join SHEPHERD and take the lead in delivering critical disaster recovery and road infrastructure projects that directly support regional communities.
Forget the red tape — focus on getting things done.
You'll have the autonomy to lead, solve problems and make decisions, with the variety and responsibility that comes with working on projects where the outcomes genuinely matter.
Ready for a Change of Pace?
Roster-based work– work across various project sites with a roster that supports a genuine work-life balance
Regional & remote locations– travel to different locations and experience the unique character of regional Australia
Variety & autonomy– work across a range of projects, take ownership and make the role your own
Regional impact– deliver projects that make a tangible difference to local communities
Lifestyle & adventure– enjoy the opportunity to work in different locations, meet new communities and experience something different from the daily grind.
What You'll Actually Do (Real Delivery, Not Theory)
Deliver road and disaster recovery projects end-to-endPlan, coordinate and drive outcomes that restore critical infrastructure for regional communities.
Own safety, quality and progress on siteCoordinate contractors, supervise works, manage risks early, and make sure the finished product lasts.
Keep multiple jobs moving at onceBalance competing priorities across sites and stakeholders without losing control of time, budget, or standards.
Use "the SHEPHERD Way" to remove guessworkApply structured systems for risk, compliance, quality and reporting so delivery is consistent and defensible.
Solve real problems in real timeWhen conditions change (they will), you make practical calls, document the why and keep momentum.
Build trust with councils and communitiesYou become the calm, reliable point of contact who brings clarity and gets things done.
You'll Be A Strong Fit If You...
Have 3+ years' experience delivering civil / road / infrastructure projects
Substantial RMPC experience
Can run multiple work fronts and stakeholders without dropping standards
Know how to work with councils, contractors and communities (and keep relationships solid)
A proven ability to work effectively with Indigenous workforces
Are confident reading drawings, understanding construction methods, and spotting risk early
Understand WHS + quality systems and can keep documentation clean and defensible
Prefer being on site and solving problems - not just tracking them
You Hold:
White Card
Driver's Licence
First Aid/CPR
Working with Children Check
Relevant qualifications in Civil or Project Management
What You'll Get
Full time role with a strong pipeline of disaster recovery projects
Exposure to regional communities
A team that values outcomes, accountability, and practical thinking
Why SHEPHERD?
We don't hide behind "how it's always been done"
We use systems + experience to deliver outcomes that last
And we build infrastructure communities rely on for years
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