Product Development Detail Draftsperson

• Join the leading new home builder in NSW
• Research and develop new construction details for residential home designs
• Honeysuckle office location 

The NEX Building Group is a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1,200 passionate employees. Our brand's 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 building group. Our iconic brands include McDonald Jones, MOJO Homes, Weeks Homes, Wilson Homes, Arden Homes Brighton Homes and Supaloc Steel Frames.

From architecturally designed first homes and multi-residential projects to luxurious residences and investment properties, our brands 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.

About the opportunity

The Product Development Detail Draftsperson reports to the Product Development Manager and is part of the Design Drafting team. The key focus of this role research and develop new construction details for all aspects of residential home design, ensuring best practice and compliance with all relevant regulations within specified timelines. More specifically, you will:

• Be the critical connection between internal design and construction teams, external suppliers and manufacturers to ensure homes are constructed to the highest standard
• Maintain the directory of existing construction details and update details as requested to ensure availability across the NEX Building Group
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Produce detailed documentation for distribution to internal departments and external suppliers, manufacturers and trades
• Ensure best practice and compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards 
• Attend site visits and inspections as required

About you

You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in drafting, architecture or similar
• Experience using CAD software (ArchiCAD experience will be highly regarded)
• 1+ years experience in a drafting role
• Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
• Sound understanding of the NCC and Australian Standards, building materials and construction methods
• Highly motivated with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• Understanding of residential construction processes and downstream impacts of design modifications

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 leading home building group and an 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 mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn