Australian Draftsperson & Pre-Site Coordinator

This is a remote position.

• Prepare and produce working drawings for residential homes including floor plans elevations sections site plans and construction detail drawings to Australian standards using AutoCAD.
  
• Produce town planning drawings and planning permit application packages in accordance with Victorian council and planning scheme requirements.
  
• Draft and coordinate drawing sets in collaboration with engineers building surveyors and consultants; incorporate mark-ups and revisions as required.
  
• Ensure drawings comply with estate developer Design Guidelines and MCP (Management Conditions of Plan) requirements.
  
• Prepare and update drawings to reflect variations permit conditions or design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Coordinate drawing sets to meet HIA or Master Builders contract requirements.
  

• Coordinate and manage all pre-construction documentation including building permits planning permits engineering reports energy ratings (NatHERS) soil tests and feature surveys.
  
• Liaise with Victorian councils building surveyors engineers land developers and other external consultants to progress approvals and resolve queries.
  
• Prepare and submit building permit and planning permit applications; ensure all supporting documents are complete and compliant.
  
• Track and manage title settlements developer MCP checklists design guideline approvals and land registration timelines.
  
• Maintain and update the job tracker / CRM system with accurate presite milestones dates and status notes for every active job.
  
• Coordinate with the Sales Team to ensure signed contracts finance approvals deposit receipts and conveyancer details are collected and filed.
  
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding items to ensure build start dates are met proactively flag delays or risks to management.
  
• Prepare handover packs for the Construction Team once all presite requirements are satisfied.
  
• Assist with maintaining supplier/subcontractor documentation (insurances licences SWMS).
  
• Support the Estimating Team with tender documentation and plan distribution as needed.
  
• General administrative support to the Construction and Operations teams.
  

• Minimum 23 years experience in residential architectural drafting for Australian construction or building design firms producing working drawings and town planning drawings.
  
• Proficient in AutoCAD this is essential for the role.
  
• Strong understanding of the Victorian residential building permit and planning permit process council requirements and developer design guidelines.
  
• Experience working remotely with Australian architectural or residential construction firms.
  
• Solid knowledge of Australian residential construction standards and the NCC (National Construction Code).
  
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail you dont let things slip.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for liaising with councils consultants developers and internal teams.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook) and comfortable with CRM/project management systems.
  
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and drawing sets simultaneously and prioritise competing deadlines.
  
• Self-motivated and proactive you identify what needs to happen next without being asked.
  
• Experience with building permit portals (e.g. BAMS) and Victorian council online lodgement systems is highly regarded.
  
• Knowledge of the HIA or Master Builders contract process and NatHERS energy rating coordination is a plus.
  

• Discipline and commitment to set working hours (strict shift times not flexible)
  
• Use of time tracking software during work hours
  
• Active participation in team and client calls with your camera ON
  
• Consistent availability and responsiveness throughout your shift
  
• Treating this as a long-term full-time jobnot a side gig or freelance task
  

• 10 days annual leave credits
  
• 5 days of sick leave