"Shepparton" served in New Guinea and New Britain between April 1943 and October 1944, and in the waters of northern Australian until 1 February 1945, at which point she went to Brisbane for refitting.The refit concluded on 2 April 1945, with "Shepparton" assigned to various areas in northern Australia and the islands of New Guinea, before returning to Brisbane on 21 October 1945.