Job Description
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Join ClickDeck designing framing solutions, interpreting plans, completing take-offs and working directly with customers.
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nAbout Us n
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Clickdeck is an Australian company revolutionising how decks are built. Our flagship ClickDeck® aluminium deck framing system is used by builders, architects, and DIY customers across Australia on residential and commercial projects. We're expanding our Victorian design team and looking for a technically sharp, fast-moving CAD Design & Estimator to join our team.
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Checkout More about us!
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nAbout the Role n
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This role blends design, estimating, and customer communication.
You'll interpret drawings, use 3D CAD software (SketchUp) to design deck framing layouts, prepare material take-offs (Excel) and quotes, then work directly with builders and homeowners over the phone to explain your designs and move them confidently from quote to order.
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This role suits someone who can move fast without getting stuck on details, while still keeping quotes accurate. This is an office-based, computer-focused role with regular phone communication with builders, designers, and homeowners.
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nKey Activities You'll Be Doing n
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Designing deck framing layouts for residential and commercial projects Australia Wide (Eg Marvel Stadium)
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Creating BOM and quotes for Builders,
Designers/Specifiers
and DIY customers.
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Understanding and balancing commercial outcomes with customer budgets and project timelines.
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Reading and interpreting construction drawings and sketches
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Preparing quick, accurate material take-offs and quotations
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Handling technical and sales enquiries via phone and email
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Explaining designs and recommending solutions to builders and homeowners
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Managing enquiries/projects from concept through to order confirmation
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Drafting constructing build/assembly drawings
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Entering data into HubSpot (CRM) and Xero
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nWhat We're Looking For n
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A drafting, building design, carpentry, or construction background — you understand basic load-bearing principles (terms like "span" and "cantilever" aren't new to you)
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Sharp attention to detail at pace — you count and check quickly and correctly, without needing to slow down to get it right
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Confident, natural communication with Australian builders and tradespeople — this is a phone-heavy role dealing with site conditions, trade terminology, and time pressure
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Genuine ability to multitask — juggling live quotes, calls, and deadlines at once
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Energy, confidence, and a growth mindset — comfortable making quick decisions rather than over-analysing
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Someone looking for an employer that will reward them on performance
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nYou Will n
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Have at least intermediate 3D CAD experience
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Ability to multitask well
between multiple projects in a day
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Be comfortable working at a computer most of the day, moving between tasks quickly
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Communicate fluently
and naturally with Australian builders and homeowners by phone
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Understand basic
construction/building
principles
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Have strong numeracy and the ability to stay accurate while working fast
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Be local within ~40 minutes of Knoxfield
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nWhat We Offer n
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Career progression in a growing, innovative company - Promotion to senior estimator and national project estimator pathway.
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An amazing workplace with great staff and team morale
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Regular performance and wage reviews
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Friday team lunches and a supportive, light-hearted team culture
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Onsite parking
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Brand new office facilities (Our new Clickdeck Knoxfield office)
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$85,000–$100,000 base + super + performance bonuses
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📌 Cad Design & Estimating (Melbourne)
🏢 Clickdeck
📍 Melbourne