Draftsperson | New Homes

• Join the most trusted, HIA award winning residential builder in NSW
• Sales drafting focus with career growth opportunities
• Thornton office location 

From architecturally designed first homes to luxurious residences, from multi-residential projects to investment properties, McDonald Jones Homes has grown and evolved to offer a range of building services that cater to diverse needs, goals and budgets and today we are recognised as one of Australia's leading builders of residential homes. We strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.

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. 

About the opportunity

You will report to the Sales Estimating Manager and be part of the Sales Drafting team. In this highly rewarding role, your focus will be to prepare accurate drawings within specified timeframes in line with our customer’s requests and company standards. More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Accurate preparation of draft sales plans & working drawings that incorporates house siting’s, floor plans, elevations, internal drawings, plumbing and slab layouts
• Interacting with multiple internal stakeholders including project coordinators, estimators, colour selection consultants and permits team
• Production of construction drawings including reviews and amendments
• Problem solving construction and drafting related matters

About you

To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will demonstrate alignment to the purpose and core values of MJH and the NEX Group along with:

• Experience working in a residential home construction environment
• Minimum of 1 year producing drawings
• Understanding of the NCC and related construction practices
• Knowledge of current housing codes and regulations
• Ideally with proficiency in a 3D drawing program (training in ArchiCAD will be provided)
• A keen eye for detail and attention to accuracy with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Organisational ability and initiative

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. You must also provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a valid exemption.

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 mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au  or follow us on LinkedIn.