Careers
Whelans Group offers career opportunities across civil construction, engineering, project management and plant operations, supported by a strong safety culture and regional lifestyle.
Our people are central to how we deliver infrastructure. Many of our employees have built long-term careers with the business, contributing to projects that shape regional and metropolitan Victoria.
Working at Whelans
We offer stable employment, diverse project experience and the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure alongside experienced industry professionals.
Our culture values safety, teamwork, accountability and pride in delivering quality outcomes.
Based in regional Victoria, Whelans Group combines the benefits of regional living with the scale and complexity of major infrastructure delivery.
Career Pathways
Whelans Group supports people at the start of their careers, providing hands-on experience across civil construction, plant operations, engineering and project delivery. Apprentices and graduates gain exposure to real projects from day one, supported by experienced supervisors and structured on-the-job learning.
Apprentices and Graduates
We employ skilled operators and supervisors across earthworks, haulage, quarries and traffic management. Our teams work with modern, well-maintained plant and equipment across major infrastructure projects, supported to lead safely and effectively within live and constrained environments.
Operators and Supervisors
Our engineers and project staff deliver complex infrastructure projects across Victoria, working across planning, construction and integrated delivery environments. They are supported by experienced leadership, in-house technical capability and structured systems that enable disciplined project delivery.
Engineers and Project Staff
Current Opportunities
Whelans Group advertises current opportunities across construction, operations, engineering and corporate support roles. To view available positions, please check this page regularly and visit Seek, where all new roles are advertised first.
Regional Project Manager - Earthmoving
Bairnsdale, East Gippsland | Full Time
Are you an experienced Project Manager who knows how to keep projects moving, manage competing priorities and maintain a firm grip on timeframes and budgets?
We are seeking a capable and commercially minded Project Manager to join our Earthmoving team.
This is a hands-on project leadership role for someone who takes ownership, communicates well and can confidently drive projects from planning through to completion. You will work across both the Bairnsdale office and project sites, coordinating the people, resources, costs and priorities required to deliver successful project outcomes.
Civil Operations Manager
Bairnsdale, East Gippsland | Full Time
If you are a driven and experienced Operations Manager who is ready to take on a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now.
The Operations Manager is a full-time on-site position, based at our Operations Centre in Bairnsdale, Victoria.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee the efficient and effective deployment of labour, plant and machinery to support Whelans Group's construction projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and profitability.
Environmental Advisor
Barwon Heads, South West Coast | Full Time
Whelans is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade project. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability outcomes, and best-practice environmental management on a major civil infrastructure project.
Working closely with the Environmental Manager, Project Manager, and construction teams, you will help identify, manage, and mitigate environmental risks while promoting sustainable construction practices across the project.
Senior Civil Project Engineer - Roads Upgrade
Geelong area | Full-time, fixed term until mid 2027 | Immediate Start
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Lara project team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major civil infrastructure project.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide technical leadership across project delivery, driving safety, quality, programme and commercial outcomes while supporting and mentoring project engineering staff.
Experienced HC Truck Drivers/ Tilt Tray Operator
Multiple HC Truck Driver positions | 1 x Tilt Tray Operator
Full Time | Bairnsdale Based | Immediate Start Available
Whelans Group is growing, and we're looking for experienced HC Drivers and an experienced Tilt Tray Operator to join our team.
If you take pride in your work, operate safely, and have proven experience behind the wheel, we'd like to hear from you. These are hands-on roles working across our quarry, civil construction and transport operations, supported by a modern fleet and a great team environment.
Quality Manager
Barwon Heads | Full Time, Fixed Term | Site-Based
Whelans is seeking an experienced and capable Quality Manager to join our Major Projects team, based on-site in Geelong. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing quality assurance activities across major civil infrastructure projects and ensuring compliance with project, client, and industry requirements.
Reporting within the Major Projects division, you will operate independently from the construction delivery team and play a critical role in maintaining, improving and auditing quality systems throughout project delivery.
Traffic Controller
Bairnsdale, East Gippsland | Full time
Join Whelans Group and be part of a team delivering major civil construction projects across East Gippsland.
We're looking for experienced Traffic Controllers with at least 3 months of Traffic Control experience who are reliable, can think on their feet, use their initiative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Civil Earthmoving Machine Operators
Bairnsdale, East Gippsland | Full Time
Whelans is seeking experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Operators to join our Civil Construction team based in Bairnsdale and working across surrounding areas. These are hands-on roles that will see you contributing to the successful delivery of a diverse range of civil construction and earthmoving projects throughout East Gippsland.
Whether you are an experienced operator looking to take the next step or an established supervisor seeking a new challenge, we want to hear from you.
If no current role matches your experience, you are encouraged to submit an expression of interest.
We review applications regularly and may contact you when opportunities align with your skills and experience.
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Applicant Support
Support with resumes and applications is available through the Jobs and Skills Centre TAFE. Visit 48 Main Street, Bairnsdale or call 1300 282 317 for assistance.
