Leverage Your Local Government or Civil Construction Experience!

Various locations - Project based role with frequent travel

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

$51.25 - $59.45 per hour + allowances + super (based on skills and experience)

Are you an experienced civil construction inspector or a former council professional looking for a rewarding role that values your expertise? If you’ve worked in local government or have a strong background in civil construction inspection, this is your chance to step into a well-supported role with a leading industry specialist.

Why SHEPHERD?

At SHEPHERD, we specialise in supporting councils and government agencies with asset management, civil infrastructure projects, and natural disaster restoration. We’re offering you an opportunity to apply your civil construction or local government experience to high-impact projects across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

If you're ready to transition from council work or advance your career in civil construction inspection, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

SHEPHERD is offering an exciting and unique opportunity to work alongside councils, across Queensland, New South Wales & Victoria, contributing to large-scale civil construction and natural disaster restoration projects.

As a Civil Construction Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency in project delivery. Reporting to our Regional Project Managers, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting road inspections to assess and document damage, assisting in funding submissions.
• Overseeing project delivery, scope, and compliance with council and government standards.
• Acting as a trusted liaison between SHEPHERD, councils, and local communities, ensuring excellent service and assume the face of SHEPHERD to build relationships by consistently providing a high level of service.

What We're Looking For

We are specifically seeking candidates with prior local government or civil construction inspection experience who are passionate about delivering quality infrastructure projects that benefit communities. You will bring to the role:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the local government environment, supervising project delivery and monitoring compliance.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, construction methods, local government specifications, and compliance requirements.
• The ability to work autonomously, while maintaining high standards of organisation and efficiency.
• A safety-first approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Requirements:

• First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• General Construction White Card
• C Class Driver’s Licence
• Willingness to travel and work regionally (FIFO or DIDO on either a 5/2 roster or 10/4 roster, depending on project requirements)

Why join our team at SHEPHERD?

SHEPHERD offers a competitive package with a range of benefits designed to support you:

• Fully maintained work vehicle for work-related travel
• Paid travel to and from project locations
• Uniforms provided
• Mobile phone allowance
• Living away from home allowance (when applicable)
• Additional one week of annual leave for DIDO/FIFO Workers on a 10/4 roster
• Access to EAP

Ready to Make an Impact on Local Communities?

We invite candidates with Civil Construction expertise to apply via SEEK. Applications will be reviewed as received, with shortlisted candidates contacted directly.

For a full candidate prospectus and information on our recruitment process, visit our website: Join Us