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What this job is
A Building Designer prepares detailed architectural and technical drawings for residential and small commercial buildings in accordance with the National Construction Code and applicable state building standards. They work with clients, builders, and local councils to translate design concepts into construction-ready documentation, typically using computer-aided design (CAD) software. The role sits between architects and construction workers, delivering building designs that comply with planning regulations, building codes, and client specifications.
Pay
A$2,280 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check architectural drawings on sitecore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Digital Literacycore
- Negotiationcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Research and Analysiscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Correspondence Drafting
- Electronic Document Management
- Goal Setting and Planning
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Process Documentation
- Quality Assurance and Checking
- Team Collaboration