Draftsperson - Residential

Wood Recruitment; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous remuneration package

Free onsite parking

Great company culture

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Wood Recruitment is assisting a respected Western Australian residential builder to find a skilled Draftsperson. You will prepare build-ready drawings and documentation, ensuring alignment with NCC, R-Codes and local requirements.

This role requires close collaboration with engineers and surveyors to deliver compliant designs on time. Ideal candidates have Archicad proficiency, at least two years in residential drafting, and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential construction or building drafting.
• High attention to detail with accuracy and consistency.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and building principles.
• Ability to interpret DAPs, LDPs and structural engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the administration team to align client homes with pre-construction requirements.
• Prepare preliminary, planning, working and prestart drawings for contract documentation.
• Ensure documentation complies with NCC, R-Codes, local shire policies and covenants.
• Implement amendments to working drawings per approved variations.
• Raise drafting clarifications for design feasibility and compliance.
• Coordinate with engineers, energy assessors and surveyors to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Residential drafting experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Autonomous work style

Education

Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting

Tools

Archicad

Job description

An exciting opportunity is now available with a highly regarded Western Australian residential builder that has been shaping local communities for generations. Quietly influential and deeply established, this organisation combines long-term stability with a progressive, forward-thinking approach to home design and construction. Backed by a family-owned group with strong local roots, the business places real emphasis on how people show up at work — valuing adaptability, honesty, clear communication, and a genuine willingness to contribute. It’s a workplace where achievements are recognised, pride in craftsmanship is shared, and success is something the team celebrates together. They are now seeking a skilled Draftsperson to join their team and play a key role in bringing high-quality residential designs to life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate closely with the administration team to ensure client homes align with pre-construction requirements and expectations.
• Prepare preliminary, planning, working and prestart drawings to support contract documentation.
• Ensure all documentation complies with NCC requirements, R-Codes, local shire policies and developer covenants for successful shire submissions.
• Implement amendments to working drawings in line with approved variation orders.
• Raise drafting clarifications to address design feasibility, compliance and shire feedback.
• Liaise with engineers, energy assessors and surveyors to ensure all information is accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

What you’ll need:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential construction or building drafting.
• Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting (or equivalent qualification).
• Proficient in Archicad with the ability to produce accurate, build-ready documentation.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency.
• Solid working knowledge of the NCC, Residential Design Codes and relevant Australian Standards.
• Ability to interpret DAPs, LDPs and structural engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and building principles.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to overcome design and compliance challenges.
• Demonstrated experience producing working drawings and contract documentation.
• Capable of working autonomously while managing deadlines and priorities.
• Honest, reliable and professional, with a positive approach to your work.
• Team-focused mindset with a genuine can-do attitude.
• Full, unrestricted rights to work full-time in Australia.

What’s in it for you:

• Generous remuneration package
• Free onsite parking
• Great company culture
• Various career progression opportunities