Senior Drafter

JV Recruitment Pty; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JV Recruitment Pty is seeking a Senior Drafter for residential builds based in Tweed Heads, NSW. The role focuses on ArchiCAD drafting within a collaborative team and reports to the Drafting Workflow Manager.

You will produce buildable drawings for standard and custom homes, resolve site detailing challenges, and work closely with estimators and pre-construction teams to ensure smooth handovers and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Mid-to-senior level drafting experience in standard and custom residential builds.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to produce precise, buildable drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, buildable working drawings using ArchiCAD.
• Manage documentation for standard designs and bespoke homes.
• Resolve site detailing challenges including steep slopes and footing designs.
• Collaborate with the Drafting Workflow Manager and pre-construction teams to ensure smooth handovers.
• Coordinate workflow with internal and offshore team members to maintain quality.

Skills

Residential drafting

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

ArchiCAD

Job description

Senior Drafter | Residential Builds (ArchiCAD)

• Location: Tweed Heads, NSW (Northern Rivers / Gold Coast South)
• Work Type: Full Time (Office-Based)
• Hours & Flexibility: Staggered flexible start times (6:00 AM – 8:00 AM) + Early Friday finish (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

About the Opportunity

We are a well-established, reputable residential home builder with decades of success delivering quality standard ranges and custom homes across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Under refreshed leadership focused on operational excellence, transparency, and a positive team culture, our drafting operations are centralised in our primary Tweed Heads office.

An opportunity is available for a skilled, collaborative Mid–Senior Drafter to take on an integral role within our main drafting team, working alongside the Drafting Workflow Manager to produce high-standard residential documentation.

The Work Schedule & Culture

This office-based role is structured to offer genuine day-to-day flexibility, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance:

• Flexible Daily Starts: Choose your start time between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM to suit your commute and lifestyle.
• Early Friday Finishes: Wrap up early on Fridays—typically concluding between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM (subject to accrued hours and workload) so you can get a head start on your weekend.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work directly within a structured team comprising a Drafting Workflow Manager, five internal drafters, and two dedicated offshore team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, buildable working drawings and documentation using ArchiCAD.
• Manage documentation across both master standard designs and bespoke custom residential plans.
• Resolve technical detailing on challenging sites, including steep slope solutions and complex cut-and-fill projects.
• Collaborate closely with the Drafting Workflow Manager, estimating, and pre-construction teams to ensure seamless handovers.
• Coordinate workflow and technical details across internal and offshore team members to uphold documentation quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Software Capability: Solid, hands-on experience in ArchiCAD within the residential construction sector (essential).
• Residential Background: Mid-to-senior level drafting experience across standard home designs and custom residential builds.
• Site Detailing: Demonstrated competence in managing complex site challenges, including earthworks, cut-and-fill, and footing designs.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clear interpersonal skills with a team-first, solutions-driven mindset.
• Cultural Contribution: A proactive attitude, a pride in precision, and a commitment to fostering a positive, diverse, and inclusive working environment.

What We Offer

• Lifestyle Hours: Modern work scheduling with an early Friday finish for a true 4.5-day working week feel.
• Prime Location: Work from our central Tweed Heads office—close to the coast with easy access from northern NSW and southern Gold Coast.
• Stability & Leadership: Strong operational direction under experienced leadership with clear systems and steady project volumes.
• Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to building a balanced, inclusive team and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.