Civil Drafter

Hatch Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. is seeking a Civil Drafter in Melbourne to produce high‑quality civil drawings for transport infrastructure projects. You will work with designers, engineers, and project teams to ensure drawings meet client and authority standards and support safe project delivery.

You should have a Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent and be proficient with AutoCAD; knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads or Civil 3D is advantageous. Teamwork and organization are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in small, collaborative teams and meet deadlines.
• Prior civil drafting experience within infrastructure projects is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and a customer-focused mindset are expected.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality civil drawings using AutoCAD across design phases.
• Prepare and issue drawing sets and PDFs per project/client requirements.
• Support drawing document control and maintain drawing databases and libraries.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with CAD Manager and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with standards, authorities, and quality procedures.
• Contribute to safe and timely project delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

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Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:100049

Job Category:Engineering

Location:Melbourne,Victoria,Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our Civil Engineering team delivers a broad range of services across transport infrastructure projects, including site selection and planning, earthworks site grading, drainage modelling, spatial and digital terrain modelling, and flood impact assessments. Working closely with our wider Earth Sciences capability, the team supports projects across road and rail environments. We are looking to expand our team and welcome an experiencedCivil Drafterto support project delivery.In this role, you will be responsible for the production and management of high-quality civil design drawings across multiple project phases. You will work closely with designers, engineers, and project teams to ensure drawings meet client, authority, and quality standards while contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of transport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality civil drawings using AutoCAD across detailed design, construction, and as-built phases
• Prepare and issue drawing and PDF sets in accordance with project and client requirements
• Support drawing document control, including file management, uploads/downloads, and drawing registers
• Maintain drawing databases and standard detail libraries
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Liaise with the CAD Manager, Lead Civil Designer, engineers, and junior staff
• Ensure drawings comply with relevant standards, authority requirements, and quality procedures
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality assurance, safety, and timely project delivery

About You

You will bring prior experience in a civil drafting role, with strong proficiency inAutoCADand a solid understanding of civil infrastructure deliverables. Experience withMicroStation, OpenRoads, or Civil 3Dis advantageous but not essential. You hold anAssociate Diploma in Civil Engineeringor an equivalent relevant qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Knowledge of road and rail authority standards is important, withTMR experience highly regarded. You take pride in your work, demonstrate high personal safety standards, and approach tasks with integrity, professionalism, and a customer-focused mindset. You enjoy working in small, collaborative teams, communicate effectively, and are well organised, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Hatch holds an innovative reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.