Draftsperson

About the business

A rare opportunity has arisen to join one of WA’s oldest established and best-known brands.

Plunkett Homes, established in WA in 1903, is a builder with a rich history of leading innovation and proudly building homes Western Australian families love coming home to. We value adaptability, authenticity, communication, contribution, and a culture of pride and celebration. Plunkett Homes are members of the JWH Group which is a family owned and operated company.

About the role

This role is a key position in the business and requires someone with passion, resilience and advanced organisational skills.

Some key tasks include:

• Working with the administration team on client homes to meet preconstruction expectations.
• Producing preliminary drawings, planning drawings, working drawings for contract documents and prestart drawings.
• Ensuring drawings are compliant to the NCC, R-Codes, shire policies and developers' covenants for the purpose of shire submission.
• Carrying out amendments to working drawings in accordance with variation orders raised.
• Raising drafting clarifications as a result of design feasibility and shire requirements.
• Liaising with engineers, energy assessor and surveyors to ensure information received is timely and correct.

Note: This is an office based position, not remote or contract. Applicants must hold permanent Australian work rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a New Zealand Special Category Visa).

About you

If you are a talented, motivated, driven and organised team player with demonstrated expertise in a similar role, then apply to join our team now!

Skills and attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, residential design codes, and other relevant standards.
• Ability to interpret DAP’s, LDP’s, Structural plans.
• Thorough understanding of construction principles and methods.
• Problem solving ability, you can overcome barriers and find solutions.
• Ability to produce working drawings and contract drawings.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• You are honest, trustworthy, and show a positive attitude towards your work.
• You have a can-do team attitude.
• Current authority to work full time in Australia with no restrictions.

Qualifications and experience required:

• 2+ years of experience in residential building.
• Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting or equivalent.
• Proficiency in ArchiCAD.

What we can offer you:

At Plunkett Homes we’re passionate about building quality homes and lasting client relationships. You’ll join a supportive team environment that values collaboration, growth and professionalism.

Our benefits include:

• A good remuneration package.
• Parking included.
• Great team environment.
• Future career progression opportunities.

To find out more about this role, please email our Drafting and Design Manager, Kiem Truong, at [email protected].