A right-hand top-order batsman, Shipperd never played a Test or ODI for Australia, but was part of two rebel tours to South Africa in 1985–86, and in 1986–87.

At the end of the 2014/15 season Victoria decided to part ways with Shipperd despite winning the Sheffield Shield.

[1] With the introduction of the Big Bash League for the 2011/12 season, Shipperd was named the inaugural coach of the Melbourne Stars.

In August 2015, Shipperd was announced as the new head coach of the Sydney Sixers, taking over from Trevor Bayliss.

[3] In November 2022, Shipperd was announced as the interim head coach of New South Wales, after Phil Jacques was dismissed.