Job Description

Job Description

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Architect / Draftsperson – Residential Design

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Full Time | Hills District | $90,000 – $120,000 + Super (depending on experience)

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A well-established residential construction company specialising in granny flats and secondary dwellings is seeking an Architect or Draftsperson to join their team.

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Operating in Sydney for over 18 years, this business has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, well-designed secondary dwellings within the Sydney Metro area.

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This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing business where you will take ownership of the design function and work closely with project managers and clients to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.

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The Role

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This position will involve designing and documenting granny flats from concept through to construction drawings, ensuring designs meet compliance requirements and are practical for construction.

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You will collaborate closely with the project management team and participate in client design meetings to customise layouts and finalise plans.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Preparing concept designs for granny flats
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- Customising and modifying existing design templates
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- Producing detailed construction drawings
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- Preparing documentation including:n n
- Electrical layouts
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- Bathroom elevations
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- Basic kitchen layouts
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- Ensuring designs meet building compliance and development requirements
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- Participating in client meetings alongside project managers to refine designs
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- Managing multiple projects simultaneously
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About You

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The ideal individual will have:

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- Experience in residential design, ideally granny flats or small/secondary dwellings
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- Strong understanding of Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
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- Knowledge of stormwater, sewer and Sydney Water compliance
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- Experience producing construction documentation
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- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
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- Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with clients
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- Experience using ArchiCAD or Revit
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Why you will love this role

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- 8:30am – 4:00pm
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- Daily office closure for lunch from 1:00pm – 1:45pm
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- Friendly and supportive environment
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- Christmas shutdown period
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- Stable, long-established business
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- Prospect to own the design function
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- Convenient Hills location
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📌 Architect/Draftsperson (New South Wales)
🏢 Norwest Recruitment
📍 New South Wales