Address- Rewarding design drafting role
- Develop skills in ArchiCAD the most up to date 3D architectural software package
- Keswick, South Australia location
At Weeks, we’ve been building beautiful homes for South Australians for over 30 years. Every one of these spaces is unique and forms a place where people and families come together to make memories that will last a lifetime. We believe that by helping to bring these spaces to life is one of the most important jobs of all. Our company culture is focussed on safety, innovation, and quality.
We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1000 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia’s leading home builder.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Design Draftsperson to join a highly engaged and supportive team.
About the opportunity
The Design Draftsperson reports to the Design & Drafting Manager. In this highly rewarding role, your focus will be to help create and maintain market leading new product for South Australia’s 2023 Professional Builder of the year in line with standard construction methods and company standards. More specifically, your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to the continuing evolution of our award-winning house designs
- Employ critical analysis to improve the quality of design and documentation
- Accurately modelling of new house designs in ArchiCAD
- Produce detailed documentation for our internal stakeholders.
- Liaise with the group architect as required, for the effective and efficient development of products
- Maintain the existing library of CAD modules and master plans.
- Maintaining knowledge of relevant building codes for compliance with Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC) of Australia
About you
To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the purpose and core values of Weeks Homes and the NEX Building Group along with:
- Minimum educational qualification in Diploma of Building Design or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ design drafting experience in a similar role with a volume home builder
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Demonstrated above average competency in modelling and technical drawing using a 3D drawing program ArchiCAD preferred (training in ArchiCAD will be provided)
- Commitment to updating knowledge including legislative changes (inc. NCC and Australian Standards) and requirements that may impact any construction detail.
- Excellent knowledge of steel frame residential construction and building materials and processes.
Our commitment
We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia’s number one leading home builder and Employer of Choice in our sector. Our leaders create inclusive teams and value the individual contributions of our employees. We value safety and integrity, and we lead the way in innovation and building better.
Interested?
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.
Apply today!
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better lives, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au and www.weeks.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn
