Engineering CAD / CAE NSW Other Permanent / Full Time 2/9/2026 Highly respected Wollongong engineering drafting consultancy Supportive, stable team with development and work-life balance Senior drafting role across diverse heavy industrial projects 360HR Solutions is partnering with Peter Ellsmore Associates to recruit two experienced drafting professionals to join their established Wollongong team.
Peter Ellsmore Associates is a highly regarded engineering and drafting consultancy supporting clients across heavy industry, mining and construction.
With a strong local reputation, diverse project exposure and a stable, supportive team environment, these roles offer an opportunity to work on technically interesting projects while continuing to develop your drafting and design capability.
We are currently recruiting for two senior opportunities: Design Draftsperson Senior Design Draftsperson / Vault Manager Both positions will support mechanical, structural and heavy industrial projects across plant, equipment, materials handling and ongoing operational requirements.
Design Draftsperson This role will suit an experienced draftsperson who enjoys taking designs through to detailed, practical and buildable solutions.
You will be involved in the design and drafting of: Heavy industrial plant and equipment Conveyors, hoppers, chutes and material transfer systems Structural steel Plant layouts and modifications Mechanical and materials handling equipment Detailed drawings supporting capital and operational projects You will work closely with engineers,



clients and other drafting professionals to deliver accurate and practical design outcomes.
We are looking for solid mechanical and/or structural drafting experience, ideally within a heavy industrial environment, together with experience using Inventor and AutoCAD.
Experience with Autodesk Vault, Australian Standards, steel production, mining or materials handling projects will be highly regarded.
Senior Design Draftsperson / Vault Manager This opportunity combines senior drafting expertise with responsibility for supporting and managing Autodesk Vault systems and drafting processes.
The role will include: Managing and maintaining Autodesk Vault Supporting drawing, revision and document control Developing and improving drafting standards, templates and workflows Supporting the effective use of drafting systems across the team Maintaining consistency and quality across engineering documentation Providing technical guidance and support to other drafting team members Performing Senior Design Draftsperson duties as a significant part of the role Strong practical Vault experience will be important, along with solid Inventor and AutoCAD capability and a good understanding of engineering drawing and document management workflows.




About You Drafting and design experience Mechanical and/or structural drafting capability Strong Inventor and AutoCAD skills Experience within heavy industry, mining, manufacturing or a similar environment Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and processes Relevant technical or drafting qualifications Strong communication skills and attention to detail The ability to work collaboratively with engineers, clients and other drafting professionals Degree-qualified engineers with strong practical design and drafting experience are also encouraged to apply.
Candidates with experience using alternative 2D or 3D drafting software may also be considered, with software training available where appropriate.
Why Join Peter Ellsmore Associates?
PEA offers an established and supportive environment where employees are encouraged to build long-term careers and continue developing technically.
Benefits include: Long-term stability Supportive and collaborative team culture Genuine work-life balance Diverse heavy industrial project exposure Career development aligned with individual goals Opportunities to broaden technical skills through project experience Software and technical training where required Potential Employee Share Ownership opportunities If you are an experienced drafting professional looking for a technically interesting role with a respected Wollongong consultancy, 360HR Solutions would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Please apply with your resume or contact 360HR Solutions on ************ for an initial discussion.

📌 Draftspersons - Design & Vault Management (New South Wales)
🏢 360HR Solutions
📍 New South Wales