Draftsperson, ArchiCAD

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Create residential drawings and construction documentation utilizing ArchiCAD.

• Develop initial concepts, tender drawings, preliminary plans, and final contract plans.

• Prepare documents for development applications, developer approvals, and building permit submissions.

• Integrate client variations, selections, and upgrades into residential designs.

• Review and include soil reports, survey data, and finished floor-level requirements.

• Modify standard double-storey housing models to fit individual blocks and site conditions.

• Evaluate each project for compliance with relevant planning, building, and Small Lot Housing Code regulations.

• Analyze site-specific factors, including front and side setbacks, building heights, and other development controls.

• Ensure compliance requirements are addressed throughout the entire drawing and construction lifecycle.

• Address requests for information from building surveyors and other stakeholders during the building permit process.

• Revise plans based on internal reviews, consultant feedback, authority input, and permit requirements.

• Identify potential design, documentation, and compliance challenges, escalating complex or unclear issues as necessary.

• Collaborate with internal drafting, estimating, development, and construction teams.

• Oversee daily drafting assignments based on project priorities, team capacity, and required timelines.

• Maintain precise drawing revisions, records, and supporting documentation.

• Adhere to established drafting standards, templates, and quality-control procedures.

• Provide support and share technical knowledge with less-experienced drafting team members when appropriate.

• Undertake other position-related duties as they arise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position.

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification in architecture, building design, architectural drafting, or a related field.

• Experience in Australian residential drafting.

• High proficiency in ArchiCAD.

• Previous experience in volume-building and/or medium-density residential projects.

• In-depth understanding of the Small Lot Housing Code and its application to residential projects.

• Experience in preparing documentation throughout the residential production lifecycle, including tender, preliminary, contract, and building permit plans.

• Ability to interpret and integrate architectural requirements, surveys, soil reports, engineering data, and planning controls.

• Strong knowledge of Australian residential construction methods, terminology, and documentation standards.

• Victorian residential drafting experience is preferred, though relevant experience from other Australian states, including New South Wales or Western Australia, will be considered.

• Capability to apply standard housing models effectively while demonstrating sound judgment regarding individual sites.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to identify compliance or documentation issues.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in drawings.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work efficiently as part of a distributed drafting team.

• Capability to work independently within an established production process and escalate more complex design issues as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from home.

• Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm AEST/AEDT (adjustments will be made for daylight saving time).

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with 2 free dependents and medical reimbursements.

• Government-mandated benefits.

• Work-from-home allowances.

• Opportunities to collaborate with leading companies in Australia and beyond.

• Training programs for career development.

• Engaging company outings, team activities, and wellness sessions.

• Supportive and inclusive culture.

• Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success.

• Additional entitlements.

• Structured career development programs.

• Equal opportunity, culturally diverse, and inclusive workplace.