Architectural Draftsperson
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Engineering · Sydney, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Existing buildings and planning documents are central to this Sydney Architectural Draftsperson vacancy. The growing multidisciplinary consultancy needs accurate site measurement and clear drawings for residential and medium-density properties, including reinstatement or redesign after damage.
You will connect drafting work with development requirements, coordinate specialist consultants and support planning portal submissions. The role requires strong AutoCAD capability, dependable documentation and independent workload management. Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
- Measure and document existing residential and medium-density buildings
- Translate site conditions into architectural drawings
- Prepare preliminary plans and identify structural elements
- Assess LEPs, DCPs and development requirements and prepare Statements of Environmental Effects
- Compile Development Application packages, lodge through planning portals and track DA progress
- Coordinate designers with heritage, bushfire, stormwater, structural, civil, surveying and arboricultural consultants
- Produce consistent 2D AutoCAD documentation in model and paper space
- Review accuracy and completeness and resolve technical issues
- Communicate project needs to clients and colleagues; Plan workloads and deadlines and contribute consultancy improvements
Requirements & Eligibility
- Architectural drafting, planning or related professional experience
- Proven 2D AutoCAD skills
- Existing-building drawing and measurement experience
- Residential and medium-density documentation knowledge
- Development Applications preparation or support
- Knowledge of NSW LEPs, DCPs, planning requirements and Statements of Environmental Effects
- Understanding of drawing-office procedures and drafting standards
- Accuracy, analysis and technical problem-solving
- Confidence coordinating consultants, clients and stakeholders
- Organisation, time management and ownership with limited supervision
- Professional written and spoken English
- Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe knowledge
- Relevant qualifications and/or substantial industry experience; experienced architectural drafters are encouraged to apply; Availability to commence as soon as possible
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