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The Opportunity

As the Senior People & Culture Advisor, you will provide expert advice and support across the employee lifecycle while partnering with managers to build leadership capability, manage employment risks, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Working closely with operational leaders, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, supporting organisational initiatives, and contributing to the continuous improvement of Shaw Contracting’s people systems, processes, and practices.

What You’ll Do

• Support strategic workforce partnering, leadership and organisational improvement.
• Develops, leads and influences strategic workforce initiatives aligned to business objectives.
• Provide trusted advice and coaching to leaders on people management matters.
• Leads complex employee relations, investigations, performance management and industrial relations matters.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and succession activities.
• Guides leaders through performance management, development planning, and talent initiatives.
• Support organisational change and workforce transition activities.
• Interpret and provide advice on employment legislation, Awards, workplace agreements, and company policies.
• Make recommendations on the development and continuous improvement of People & Culture frameworks, policies, procedures, and systems.
• Analyse people data and workforce trends to support informed decision-making.
• Assist in the delivery of employee engagement, wellbeing, learning, and cultural initiatives.
• Support compliance activities, audits, reporting, and workforce governance requirements.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure people practices align with business needs and objectives.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be a confident and capable People and Culture professional who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Business, Employment Relations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Senior Human Resources, People & Culture, or Employee Relations role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation and contemporary HR practices.
• Experience supporting operational, construction, infrastructure, industrial, or blue-collar workforces will be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.

Apply Now

Be part of a Tasmanian owned company that is proud to deliver projects that matter.
All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
Apply with your resume and cover letter via Seek

Shaw Contracting (Aust) Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Executive Project Delivery Leadership Opportunity | Civil Construction & Infrastructure | Tasmania

Lead the delivery of Tasmania’s most significant civil infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

As Project Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across Shaw’s diverse portfolio. Acting as the central coordination point for project delivery, you will ensure projects are appropriately resourced, commercially managed and delivered safely, on time, in full and to the highest standard.

Working directly with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will provide leadership across project management, resource planning, commercial performance and operational excellence while supporting the continued growth and sustainability of the business.

This is more than a traditional senior leadership project management role, this role is delivering Tasmania’s future. It is a strategic leadership position that will have a direct influence on business performance, project outcomes, workforce capability and the future direction of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, sequencing and delivery of multiple civil construction projects across Tasmania.
• Provide strong commercial oversight to ensure projects are delivered profitably and sustainably.
• Drive excellence in safety, quality, environmental and compliance performance in partnership with the People and Systems Manager.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers, the Survey Coordinator and broader project teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers and government stakeholders.
• Support and influence project resource allocation, utilisation and workforce planning.
• Champion continuous improvement of project management systems, scheduling processes and delivery frameworks.
• Provide regular strategic reporting to the CEO on project performance, risks, opportunities and utilisation.

About You

You are a proven leader with extensive experience delivering complex civil construction or infrastructure projects and have a demonstrated ability to lead people, manage competing priorities and achieve commercial outcomes.

Essential Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Construction White Card.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Experience & Capability

• Significant leadership experience within civil construction, infrastructure, resources or major projects.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, risk management and project financial performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, resource allocation and utilisation management.
• Experience implementing and improving project management systems and processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to adapt in dynamic operating environments.

Apply Now

Be part of a Tasmanian owned company that is proud to deliver projects that matter.
All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
Apply with your resume and cover letter via Seek

Shaw Contracting (Aust) Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Final Trim Grader Operator to join our team and work across various sites and projects statewide. This is a highly skilled, hands-on role suited to an operator who takes real pride in precision work. You will be responsible for achieving final trim tolerances on road, dam, irrigation and infrastructure projects, working closely with Supervisors and Engineers to deliver finished surfaces to specification. This is a genuine opportunity to bring your craft to some of Tasmania’s most significant civil projects.

Key responsibilities

• Operate a grader to achieve final trim levels, cross falls and surface tolerances to design specification
• Read and interpret plans, survey data and design levels to guide precision grading work
• Operate GPS/machine control grading systems (where fitted) as well as trim to pegs/string lines
• Carry out pre-start checks and routine maintenance on plant and equipment
• Work safely and efficiently alongside other plant operators, trades and site supervision
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality requirements on site

About you

• Minimum 5 years’ experience operating graders, with demonstrated final trim experience
• Relevant tickets/competencies and a valid driver’s licence
• Proven ability to read plans and work to fine tolerances with minimal supervision
• Experience with machine control/GPS grading systems highly regarded
• A strong safety mindset and commitment to quality on every job
• Willingness to work away from home when required (living away allowance and travel provided)
• Good attitude, self-motivation, and the ability to work well as part of a team

Experience & Capability

• Significant leadership experience within civil construction, infrastructure, resources or major projects.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects across geographically dispersed locations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including contract administration, risk management and project financial performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling, resource allocation and utilisation management.
• Experience implementing and improving project management systems and processes.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and leadership skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with the ability to adapt in dynamic operating environments.

Apply Now

Be part of a Tasmanian owned company that is proud to deliver projects that matter.
All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
Apply with your resume and cover letter via Seek

Shaw Contracting (Aust) Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Delivery team. This is a permanent full time role offering the chance to lead diverse projects across Tasmania.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering works safely, efficiently and to the highest standard, while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and government stakeholders. This is a role for someone who thrives on leading complex projects, driving outcomes and building your future with a company committed to developing its people.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the delivery of civil construction projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate people, plant and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Oversee WHS, environmental, quality and budget compliance.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to supervisors and project teams.
• Manage project outcomes from planning through to delivery, influencing key stakeholders across government and industry.
• Travel statewide to deliver projects that shape Tasmania’s future.

What You Will Bring

• 5–10 years’ experience in project management within civil construction, water, irrigation, mining or infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with proven project management experience, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, WHS, quality and environmental requirements.
• Strong track record in leading teams and subcontractors to deliver projects successfully.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within, or closely alongside, Building Tasmania (formerly, Department of State Growth Tasmania) or a similar government infrastructure agency, overseeing major state initiatives spanning transport infrastructure, industry development and tourism.
• A track record managing multi-million dollar capital delivery programs, driving regional industry strategies (e.g. advanced manufacturing) or coordinating cross government policy reforms.
• Demonstrated ability to drive system reform initiatives and deliver project outcomes end-to-end within a dynamic government environment.
• Project Management or leadership qualifications (for example, Diploma of Project Management, Certificate IV in Leadership & Management).

Apply Now

Be part of a Tasmanian owned company that is proud to deliver projects that matter.
All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
Apply with your resume and cover letter by emailing
info@shawcontracting.com.au

Shaw Contracting (Aust) Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

The Opportunity

Shaw Contracting is embarking on an exciting phase of expansion in Tasmania’s North West, and we are looking for Project Engineers to join our team.

Based primarily in the North West region, you will play a key role in delivering high impact civil infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced Project Managers and Supervisors. This position offers genuine exposure to diverse project types, hands on technical leadership, and the opportunity to make your mark on some of Tasmania’s most significant infrastructure developments.

With our strong project pipeline and commitment to developing our people, this role provides a clear pathway to future opportunities within our growing business.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical and engineering support across a variety of civil projects.
• Interpret drawings, standards and specifications to guide site execution.
• Prepare and monitor ITPs, quality records and site documentation.
• Assist Project Managers with planning, budgets, schedules and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and quality management systems.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and consultants on technical matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in project delivery.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2–4 years’ post graduate engineering experience in civil construction.
• Demonstrated capability in road, dam, irrigation, mining or infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to interpret drawings and manage site documentation.
• Working knowledge of WHS requirements and compliance processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and exposure to project management software.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence (essential).

Highly Regarded

• Professional registration with Engineers Australia, First Aid/CPR, and Tasmanian project exposure.
• Exposure to Building Tasmania (formerly, Department of State GrowthTasmania) or other government funded capital projects spanning transport infrastructure, industry development or tourism.
• Involvement in multi-million dollar capital delivery programs or projects supporting regional industry strategies.
• An understanding of cross-government policy and procurement processes gained through government or major project environments.

Apply Now

Be part of a Tasmanian owned company that is proud to deliver projects that matter.
All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
Apply with your resume and cover letter by emailing
info@shawcontracting.com.au

Shaw Contracting (Aust) Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.