[Hiring] Architectural Draftsman @Hunt St

Role Description

We are looking for an Architectural Draftsmen to join a growing Australian construction team. This role is responsible for producing accurate, high-quality architectural drawings and documentation across various stages of the residential building process; from concept and tender through to building approval and construction.

• Work closely with internal teams, customers, councils, certifiers, engineers, surveyors, and other external consultants to ensure projects are accurately documented, compliant with Australian building requirements, and ready for construction.
• Essential to have over 3 years experience working with Australian businesses designing and updating plans during construction of highrise apartments (minimum 4 storey) and commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design high level architectural drawings to Australian building standards for council design approval and construction purposes.
• 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.
• Do a material takeoff of whole projects based on your finished designs and material choices.
• Work out the most cost efficient material choices in areas where materials can vary.
• Work virtually alongside the site manager, project manager and contract administrator to constantly give advice regarding designs, or when required give further details for plans or update drawings.
• Monitor weekly workflow, prioritise 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 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Australian residential high rise (4-6 storey) and commercial, and or hotel/luxury boutique accommodation drafting experience (Queensland strongly preferred).
• Prior demonstrated experience working with Australian businesses or clients is essential and evidence of previous work within the Australian building industry will be required.
• Proficient with ArchiCAD or another architectural program that provides equivalent detailed architectural drawings and strong Australian/Queensland commercial experience.
• Strong experience producing architectural working drawings and construction documentation - previous work will be required for consideration.
• 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.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

• This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.
• Successful candidates will be expected to disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work.
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”).