[Hiring] Working Drawing Specialist / Draftsman @Hunt St

Role Description

This role is responsible for the design and preparation of architectural drawings for residential home builds. The Working Drawing Specialist ensures drawings are accurate, complete, and compliant at every stage – from concept design through planning approval to working drawings – with minimal errors and rework. The role plays a critical part in ensuring documentation quality supports accurate estimating, timely approvals, and smooth construction delivery.

The role focuses on:

• Design quality
• Documentation accuracy
• Compliance
• Coordination
• Communication

Construction delivery is managed by the Construction Team following handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Drawing Preparation
  • Prepare concept and working drawings for new home builds in line with company standards.
  • Develop designs that reflect client briefs, site conditions, budget parameters, and company specifications.
  • Apply buildability principles so designs and documentation are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to construct.
  • Read and accurately apply specifications on plans at all stages.
  • Progress drawings through each stage in accordance with project timeframes.
  • Utilise Revit to its full potential to produce accurate, coordinated, and efficient documentation.
• Drawing Accuracy & Quality Control
  • Produce drawings with minimal errors at each stage – concept, planning, and working drawings.
  • Complete thorough self-checks and stage reviews prior to issuing drawings internally.
  • Apply a sound understanding of timber framing requirements to documentation to reduce onsite errors and budget overruns.
  • Maintain strict revision control so all parties are working from current, correct documentation.
  • Resolve documentation discrepancies promptly and identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Compliance & Approvals
  • Understand and apply South Australian building codes, the National Construction Code, and Australian Standards to all drawings.
  • Understand and design to council requirements applicable to each project.
  • Prepare documentation to support planning and building approval submissions.
• Internal Coordination & Communication
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with the Pre-Construction Manager and Custom Home Specialists.
  • Present and explain drawings clearly to internal teams as required.
  • Support Custom Home Specialists with accurate and timely design information.
  • Respond to internal queries relating to design and documentation.
• Documentation & Systems Management
  • Ensure all drawings, revisions, and design documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant.
  • Save and maintain all files within Buildertrend in accordance with company procedures.
  • Ensure drawing registers and documentation are current, auditable, and aligned with company procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve design processes, documentation standards, and drawing accuracy.

Attributes

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
• Methodical and thorough approach to design and documentation.
• Confident, professional, and solutions-focused.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accountable and able to work independently within defined systems and processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of 20 working drawing packages per year.
• Completion of 30 concept jobs per year.
• Drawing error rates per stage, including errors identified at review, approval, and construction.
• Rework and variations attributable to documentation errors.
• Timely and accurate completion of drawings at each stage.
• Effective communication with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Qualification in architectural drafting, building design, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in the Australian residential construction industry.
• Experience in the custom home industry, including one-off designs and client-driven documentation.
• Ability to understand and apply South Australian building codes.
• Ability to understand and design to council requirements.
• Ability to read and apply specifications on plans.
• Understanding of timber framing requirements and their impact on onsite accuracy and budget.
• Strong understanding of buildability, ensuring designs and documentation are practical to construct on site.
• High proficiency in Revit, with the ability to utilise it to its full potential.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend (nice to have) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.

Work Arrangement & Expectations

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement. To ensure alignment and transparency, 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”).