THE SHEPHERD STORY

Our journey is one of steady growth and evolution, solidifying strong relationships and adopting emerging technologies. As a leading family-owned and operated electrical contractor, we’ve earned a reputation for pushing boundaries across the Canberra and Southern New South Wales regions we service.

30+ YEARS IN THE MAKING

Shepherd celebrates its 30-year anniversary.

1994

Shepherd Electrical is established by brothers Neil & David Shepherd

1997

Neil & Dave begin to work in Sydney seeking further opportunity.

2001

Shepherd welcomes its first apprentice - the first of many who have been directly employed and developed within the Shepherd team.

2003

The Shepherd team reaches a headcount of 10 employees.

2004

Mark joins the team, expanding the business’s capabilities in the communications sector. Mark is still a much loved member of the team!

2005

Shepherd purchases its first excavator, adding civil capabilities to its services.

2006

The Shepherd team reaches a headcount of 15 employees.

2009

Shepherd wins NECA awards for the National Gallery of Australia & Australian Medical Council Projects

2010

Shepherd reaches 50 staff

2011

Shepherd adds service division to support clients through the life of their electrical assets.

2012

Shepherd completes its first high voltage project.

2014

CDSCC 2.4k MV Project wins National NECA Award

2016

Shepherd reaches 100 staff.

2018

DSS Tuggeranong project wins the National NECA Award

2019

Willinga Stockyards wins the NECA National Award

2019

Shepherd expands to offer in-house engineering.

2019

Shepherd reaches 150 staff

2021

Shepherd wins the ACT Master Builders Association Subcontractor of the Year

2024

Shepherd celebrates its 30-year anniversary.

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LIGHTING THE WAY

Trusted for decades by local communities, our team is well-placed to design, build, commission and maintain large-scale electrical infrastructure with confidence and care.

CERTIFIED COMMITMENT

As a team, we value quality, efficiency, inclusivity, workplace health and safety and sustainability across all aspects of our organisation. Accreditations and association memberships demonstrate our dedication to bettering our industry.

Accreditations

Associations

The Shepherd difference

Trusted for decades by local communities, our team is well-placed to design, build, commission and maintain large-scale electrical infrastructure with confidence and care.

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MORE POWER TO YOU

We’re an easygoing bunch with a passion for problem solving. We take our work seriously but never ourselves, stripping out the stress and fuss of finding the right contractor for your project. As a family-owned and operated organisation, we pride ourselves on creating a brighter future for everyone involved.

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WIRED FOR INTRICACY

Risky conditions and high-stakes environments are no match for our training and expertise. No matter how complex your project might seem, you can leave it all in our capable hands.

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ON WITH IT

We’re the ones in charge of the charge. The brains tasked with delivering backend brilliance. The guys on the ground, day in and day out. The people you call to get into the technical. The greater the challenge, the bigger the payoff. Getting it done is what we do best.

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE TEAM?

Available positions are listed on our careers page.

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