The posting
We are looking for a skilled Residential Draftsperson to join our team and help bring high-quality home designs to life. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential projects while collaborating with experienced professionals in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
- Prepare residential drawings and construction documentation using ArchiCAD.
- Produce initial concepts, tender drawings, preliminary plans and final contract plans.
- Prepare documentation for development applications, developer approvals and building permit submissions.
- Incorporate client variations, selections and upgrades into residential plans.
- Review and incorporate soil reports, survey information and finished floor-level requirements.
- Adapt standard double-storey housing models to individual blocks and site conditions.
- Review each project for compliance with applicable planning, building and Small Lot Housing Code requirements.
- Assess site-specific considerations, including front and side setbacks, building heights and other development controls.
- Ensure compliance requirements are addressed throughout the complete drawing and construction lifecycle.
- Respond to requests for information from building surveyors and other stakeholders during the building permit process.
- Amend plans following internal reviews, consultant input, authority feedback and permit requirements.
- Identify potential design, documentation and compliance issues and escalate complex or ambiguous matters appropriately.
- Coordinate with internal drafting, estimating, development and construction teams.
- Manage daily drafting allocations according to project priorities, team capacity and required timeframes.
- Maintain accurate drawing revisions, records and supporting documentation.
- Follow established drafting standards, templates and quality-control procedures.
- Support and share technical knowledge with less-experienced drafting team members where appropriate.
- Other position-level duties as they arise.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification in architecture, building design, architectural drafting or a related discipline.
- Australian residential drafting experience
- Strong proficiency in ArchiCAD
- Previous volume-building and/or medium-density residential experience
- Sound understanding of the Small Lot Housing Code and its application to residential projects.
- Experience preparing documentation across the residential production lifecycle, including tender, preliminary, contract and building permit plans.
- Ability to interpret and incorporate architectural requirements, surveys, soil reports, engineering information and planning controls.
- Strong understanding of Australian residential construction methods, terminology and documentation standards.
- Victorian residential drafting experience is highly regarded, although relevant experience in other Australian states, including New South Wales or Western Australia, will be considered.
- Ability to apply standard housing models efficiently while exercising sound judgement regarding individual sites.
- Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to identify compliance or documentation issues.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy.
- Good written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively as part of a distributed drafting team.
- Ability to work independently within an established production process and escalate more complex design matters appropriately.
Benefits
Why Join Twoconnect?
We offer more than just a job — we offer a supportive and rewarding career experience. Here’s what you can expect from this opportunity:
- Work from home
- Mon - Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm AEST/AEDT (adjustments will be made for daylight saving time)
- HMO with 2 free dependents and medical reimbursements
- Government-mandated benefits
- Work from home allowances
- Opportunities to work with leading companies in Australia and beyond
- Training programmes for career development
- Engaging company outings, team activities and wellness sessions
- Supportive, inclusive culture
- Dedicated managers focused on your growth and success
Twoconnect connects highly skilled Filipino professionals with established companies in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, providing direct access to global careers and long-term opportunities.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, additional entitlements and structured career development programs that make employment both financially rewarding and professionally sustainable.
Our industry-leading retention rate demonstrates our commitment to a people-first culture that prioritizes stability, growth and genuine care for every employee.
Twoconnect is an equal opportunity employer. We value cultural diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected and supported as part of a growing global team.
