Project Manager – Civil & Disaster Recovery | North Queensland
Driven Different. Built for delivery. Focused on what matters.
Full Time
Are you an experienced Civil Project Manager or a local government professional looking for a role that values your expertise? Join SHEPHERD and take the lead in delivering critical disaster road and recovery projects for councils across North Queensland, where your focus is on community outcomes, not paperwork.
What You’ll Actually Do (Real Delivery, Not Theory)
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Deliver road and disaster recovery projects end-to-end
Plan, coordinate and drive outcomes that restore critical infrastructure for regional communities.
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Own safety, quality and progress on site
Coordinate contractors, supervise works, manage risks early, and make sure the finished product lasts.
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Keep multiple jobs moving at once
Balance competing priorities across sites and stakeholders without losing control of time, budget, or standards.
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Use “the SHEPHERD Way” to remove guesswork
Apply structured systems for risk, compliance, quality and reporting so delivery is consistent and defensible.
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Solve real problems in real time
When conditions change (they will), you make practical calls, document the why and keep momentum.
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Build trust with councils and communities
You become the calm, reliable point of contact who brings clarity and gets things done.
How You’ll Work Here (Our Shared Standards)
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.
Roster & Lifestyle
- 5/2 roster (Monday – Friday)
- Based in North Queensland
- Regular travel to regional sites
- Variety and autonomy
You’ll Be a Strong Fit If You…
- Have 5+ years’ experience in delivering civil / road / infrastructure projects
- Can run multiple work fronts and stakeholders without dropping standards
- Know how to work with councils, contractors and communities (and keep relationships solid)
- 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 (or willing to obtain)
- 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
- Mobile phone allowance
- Additional allowances (travel / site / vehicle)
- Exposure to multiple councils and 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 and experience to deliver outcomes that last
- And we build infrastructure that 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
