About the Role
We have partnered with a leading Australian company specializing in the preparation of technical drawings, system layouts, and installation documentation for fire protection projects.
As a Junior Fire Protection Draftsperson, you will support the design and documentation of automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire detection systems. In this role will work closely with estimators, project managers, and engineers to develop accurate and compliant fire system designs.
What you’ll be working on:
Fire System Drafting & Design
- Produce detailed sprinkler system layouts, including pipe routing, sprinkler head placement, and riser diagrams
- Draft fire detection and alarm system layouts, including detectors, control panels, modules, and field devices
- Prepare installation drawings, shop drawings, and as-built documentation
- Coordinate fire system layouts with architectural, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical drawings
Design Support
- Assist engineers and estimators with system layouts and design documentation
- Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Support the preparation of drawings for tender submissions and project delivery
Compliance & Standards
- Apply relevant Australian Standards and fire system installation codes under guidance
- Support the preparation of documentation required for authority approvals and compliance
Documentation & Coordination
- Maintain drawing registers and revision controls
- Produce equipment schedules and material take-offs when required
- Update and revise drawings throughout the project lifecycle
What we’re looking for:
- Fresh graduates up to 2 years of drafting experience in fire protection, MEPF, or building services
- Familiarity with Australian Standards (AS 2118, AS 1670, AS 2419) is highly preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical documentation.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple drafting tasks
- Problem-solving mindset
- Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Experience drafting fire sprinkler systems, fire detection or alarm systems.
- Familiarity with fire protection design practices.
- Experience with Revit or BIM modelling software.
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD or similar technical drafting software
- Ability to read and interpret architectural and building services drawings.
Onsite, Full-time, Dayshift