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What this job is
A civil engineering draftsperson produces technical drawings, plans, and specifications for civil infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water systems, and buildings. They work in design offices, consultancies, or on construction sites, translating engineer designs into detailed CAD models and construction documentation that comply with Australian Standards and building codes. They liaise with engineers, architects, and site personnel to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and fit for regulatory approval and on-site construction.
Pay
A$1,730 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
- Digital Literacycore
- Electronic Document Managementcore
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiencycore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Process Documentationcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Report Writingcore
- Stakeholder Communicationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Microsoft Excel Data Management
- Research and Analysis
- Risk Identification
- Verbal Communication
- Workflow Prioritisation