About the role

We are looking for a talented Designer/Draftsperson with a minimum of 5 years' experience who possesses a keen eye for design and detail with a client-centric mindset, and the ability to work efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in our design and drafting projects, ensuring that we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

If you have a positive attitude with an interest in sustainable design, Passive House projects and professional development, this role could be for you!

About us

We are an award-winning design studio situated in Balcatta, Perth, Western Australia. Our expertise lies in crafting sophisticated, modern current homes, energy efficient Passiv Haus projects, extensions, renovations, and commercial developments that embody the pinnacle of style and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

- Manage multiple projects (Residential & commercial) from the beginning to the end of the project's life cycle

- Manage multiple projects in various stages in a timely manner using job tracking software

- Liaise with clients and discuss design requirements

- Attend site for design meetings

- Complete on-site measure-ups

- Identify any challenges or risks early on in the design stage

- Provide various types of drawings throughout the project's life cycle (Initial design sketch, schematic design, tendering set, building permit set, and construction set)

- Liaise with Council, including DA submissions and preparing justification when required

- Liaise with external consultants and review their documents

- Collaborate with the drafting team and provide drawing checks

About you

- 5 years experience in a full-time Drafting/Design position in the WA residential & commercial sector.

- Experience with Renovation projects as well as new built projects (single & double storey) & Commercial builds.





- Proficient in Archicad & 4D library

- In-depth knowledge of R-codes & NCC

- Understanding of various materials of Construction Methodology including timber framing & Modular construction

- Confident and able to provide a high standard of customer service to clients

- Able to liaise and communicate clearly with council and external consultants

- Reside in Perth and hold a suitable Visa to work in Australia

What you will be doing day-to-day

- Responsible for managing multiple projects from the beginning to the end of the project's life cycle.

- Managing multifil projects in various stages in a timely manner using our job tracking software.

- Liaising with clients and discussing design requirements.

- Attending site for design meetings.

- Completing on-site measure-ups.

- Identify any challenges or risks early on in the design stage.

- Provide various types of drawings throughout the project's life cycle (Initial design sketch, schematic design, tendering set, building permit set, and construction set).

- Liaising with Council, including DA submissions and preparing justification when required.

- Liaising with external consultants.

- Reviewing external consultant's documents.

- Working in a team in our Balcatta Office.

- Collaborate with our drafting team and provide drawing checks.

Attributes

- Willing to learn, improve and adapt to change.

- Able to work independently and as part of a team.

- Able to meet deadlines and work efficiently with strong time management skills.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Professional manner, punctual and reliable.

What we offer

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

- Opportunities for professional development and growth.

- A collaborative and supportive work environment.

- Exciting and diverse design projects.

- Social events held quarterly.

- Potential to work flexible hours (to be discussed).

📌 Designer/Draftsperson (Balcatta)
🏢 KELLETT DESIGN GROUP
📍 Balcatta