Senior Architectural Draftsperson
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Senior Architectural Draftsperson producing accurate and high-quality architectural drawings for an Australian residential home builder. Collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the building process.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor weekly workflow, prioritize tasks, track project progress, and proactively identify and resolve issues affecting deadlines.
- Produce accurate, high-quality architectural working drawings on time, from initial custom sketches and concept plans through to tender, contract, building approval, DA, and construction documentation.
- Prepare and manage detailed residential drawings, including site, earthworks, retaining, floor, roof, elevations, sections, schedules, facades, kitchens, bathrooms, slabs, electrical, landscape, structural, stormwater, 3D models, and other required documentation.
- Prepare amended plans and update documentation based on approved variations and project changes.
- Liaise and coordinate with councils, certifiers, planners, engineers, surveyors, and other external consultants to resolve design requirements and ensure projects are ready for construction.
- Manage building approval processes, including responding to authority requirements, preparing additional drawings and reports, and assisting with conditions of approval and application issues.
- Prepare and maintain standard construction details, detail registries, master drawings, facades, and ArchiCAD documentation and library structures.
- Ensure designs are safe, buildable, and compliant with applicable building codes, regulations, and legal requirements.
- Apply quality assurance processes and checklists to maintain accuracy and consistency across all drafting and design work.
- Review plans and documentation to identify potential issues, resolve discrepancies, and escalate risks to management when required.
- Develop and improve drafting systems, processes, and production standards in collaboration with the Design and Drafting Manager.
- Support the CRM team with 3D walkthrough creation and navigation when required.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of construction practices, materials, building industry trends, and relevant standards through ongoing training and professional development.
- Follow company values, best-practice procedures, and quality standards while performing other duties reasonably required within the role.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years Australian residential drafting experience (Queensland strongly preferred).
- Proficient with ArchiCAD or strong Australian/Queensland residential experience with willingness to learn ArchiCAD (we can provide training for exceptional candidates with the right background).
- Strong experience producing architectural working drawings and construction documentation.
- Strong knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, and detailing.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify drafting and compliance issues.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a remote environment.




















