Survey Drafter | Part-Time or Full-Time | Sunshine Coast or Brisbane

About Us

With over 85 years of experience, JFP Urban Consultants is a respected multidisciplinary consultancy delivering surveying, engineering, planning, urban design and landscape architectural services across South East and Regional Queensland.

We're proud of the people and relationships that have shaped our business. Our supportive, down-to-earth culture, strong staff retention and genuine commitment to work-life balance make JFP a place where people can build rewarding, long-term careers.

We're looking to welcome a Survey Drafter to our team, with the opportunity to be based in either our Sunshine Coast or Brisbane office. You'll join an experienced, collaborative team working on a diverse range of projects across Queensland.

What Makes JFP Urban Consultants a Great Place to Work?

- Engaging Culture: A welcoming, supportive workplace where people feel connected, valued and genuinely part of the team.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, with both part-time and full-time opportunities considered.
- Family-Friendly Workplace: An understanding and supportive environment that recognises the importance of family and personal commitments.
- Skilled Growth & Career Development: Opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience and grow your career through exposure to diverse projects and experienced professionals.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside surveyors, town planners, urban designers, civil and water engineers, landscape architects, arborists and other drafting professionals, contributing to projects across multiple disciplines.

The Role - Survey Drafter We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Survey Drafter to join our team and contribute to the delivery of accurate,



high-quality survey plans, drafting and associated technical documentation.

Our preference is for a part-time team member based on the Sunshine Coast; however, we also welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time employment or a Brisbane-based opportunity.

Working closely with our surveyors, engineers and broader project teams, you'll play an important role in supporting a diverse range of land development, residential building and infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving technical challenges and values being part of a supportive and collaborative team.

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing survey plans, calculations and associated documentation for land development, building subdivisions and leases.
- Undertaking lot calculations and cadastral drafting using CAD software.
- Managing and coordinating survey and design data across disciplines, including urban design, engineering and landscape architecture.
- Collaborating with surveyors, planners, engineers and other project team members to support efficient project delivery.
- Supporting engineering teams with ADAC processing, reporting and deliverables.
- Ensuring drafting outputs meet relevant legislative requirements, technical standards and quality expectations.
- Maintaining a high level of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail.




- Contributing to the continuous improvement of surveying workflows, systems and drafting procedures.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who combines sound technical skills with a proactive, collaborative approach and a genuine commitment to producing quality work.
- Experience: Previous experience in survey drafting, with the preparation of plans in accordance with Queensland legislation (eg. Registrars Directions for the Preparation of Plans etc.) highly regarded.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD and SurvaCAD is required. Experience with 12d Model is advantageous but not essential.
- Attention to Detail: Solid technical accuracy, problem-solving skills and pride in delivering quality outcomes.
- Independence & Teamwork: The ability to manage your own workload while contributing positively to a collaborative project environment.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of colleagues and disciplines.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Join Us At JFP, we believe great outcomes start with great people. We offer a competitive remuneration package, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your career within an established and forward-thinking consultancy.

Whether you're an experienced professional looking for a part-time opportunity that better complements your lifestyle or seeking a full-time position to continue building your career, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your application to [email protected], indicating your preferred office location and working arrangement.

We look forward to hearing from you!

📌 Survey Draftsperson (South Brisbane)
🏢 JFP Urban Consultants
📍 South Brisbane