Project Manager

Project Manager – Civil & Disaster Recovery

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-end  Plan, coordinate and drive outcomes that restore critical infrastructure for regional communities.
• Own safety, quality and progress on site  Coordinate contractors, supervise works, manage risks early, and make sure the finished product lasts.
• Keep multiple jobs moving at once  Balance competing priorities across sites and stakeholders without losing control of time, budget, or standards.
• Use “the SHEPHERD Way” to remove guesswork  Apply structured systems for risk, compliance, quality and reporting so delivery is consistent and defensible.
• Solve real problems in real time  When conditions change (they will), you make practical calls, document the why and keep momentum.
• Build trust with councils and communities  You 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?

Because being Driven Different means:

• We don’t accept inconsistent delivery
• 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

Interested: If you’re ready to deliver real projects with real impact, we’d like to hear from you.

                   Learn more: https://www.shepherdservices.com.au