Other Draftsperson

A draftsperson who produces technical drawings and plans for construction, engineering, or manufacturing projects using computer-aided design (CAD) software and manual drafting techniques. Works from architect or engineer specifications to create detailed drawings, blueprints, and schematics that guide construction or fabrication on Australian building sites or in workshops. Ensures drawings comply with Australian Standards, building codes, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Operate CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent) to create 2D and 3D technical drawings from sketches and specifications provided by engineers or architects. Produce detailed construction drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail sheets for building projects. Interpret architect and engineer designs and convert them into accurate, dimensioned working drawings. Create drawings that comply with Australian Standards (AS), National Construction Code (NCC), and local planning requirements. Prepare drawing schedules, legends, and title blocks with relevant project information and revision control. Check drawings for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before submission to project teams. Modify existing drawings in response to design changes, site conditions, or client feedback. Produce isometric and perspective views to communicate design intent to non-technical stakeholders.

The standard entry pathway requires a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree (ABS skill level 2). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.

You'll spend hours staring at screens perfecting tiny details that most people never notice. The work is repetitive and detail-obsessive, and mistakes can cause expensive construction delays or safety problems. You're also stuck waiting on architects and engineers to give you clear specs, so your workflow depends on others. Pay maxes out lower than engineers who design the projects you draw.

Practically speaking, most roles are in metro areas tied to active building sites and engineering consultancies. Regional work exists but is thinner. Remote work is growing but still limited because you often need to attend site meetings and work face-to-face with design teams.

Published for ANZSCO unit group 3124, the wider group this job sits in, not for this job on its own.

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.

• Attention to Detailcore
• Digital Literacycore
• Problem Solvingcore
• Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
• Record Managementcore
• Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
• Report Writingcore
• Stakeholder Communicationcore
• Team Collaborationcore
• Time Management and Prioritisationcore
• Verbal Communicationcore
• Written Communicationcore
• Active Listening
• Continuous Learning and Upskilling
• Electronic Document Management
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
• Policy and Procedure Adherence
• Process Documentation
• Process Improvement Identification
• Research and Analysis
• Risk Identification

• ABS OSCA 2024, occupation definition and task statements
• ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
• ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on usual place of residence (Custom Report). OSCA Experimental Estimates.

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Last updated: 30 October 2026