Job Description
This is a remote position.
Draftsperson (NSW Residential Projects)
Work Setup : Full-time, Work-from-Home
Salary Range : PHP 60,000 – 75,000 per month
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Draftsperson with solid background working for Sydney-based architectural, drafting, or residential building companies. This role centres on preparing DA / CDC documentation and full construction drawing sets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with NSW planning and building regulations.
This position suits someone with a strong technical foundation in the NSW planning system, Australian Standards, and residential construction methods.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Drafting
- Produce detailed plans including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules
- Prepare high-quality documentation for :
- Development Applications (DA)
- Complying Development Certificates (CDC)
- Construction Certificates (CC)
- Full construction plans
- Update drawings based on engineering markups, client feedback, or council requirements
NSW Planning Portal Support
Prepare lodgement-ready documentation for DA / CDC submissionsEnsure all plans meet NSW Planning Portal standards (metadata, scaling, labels, PDF requirements)Assist in reviewing supporting documentation (BASIX, shadow diagrams, waste plans, surveys, landscape plans, etc.)Technical Compliance
Ensure all plans comply with :NCC (National Construction Code)Australian StandardsNSW Council LEP / DCPsSEPP Housing & Low Rise Housing Diversity CodeDeveloper guidelinesPrepare site analysis including setbacks, site coverage, FSR, overshadowing, cross-ventilation, privacy, and general design complianceCoordinate structural, civil, hydraulic, and services information within architectural documentationCollaboration & Communication
Work closely with the onshore design manager via Teams or ZoomMaintain strict version control and organised file managementCommunicate proactively to clarify missing or unclear design informationJoin virtual design reviews to support alignment with design intentWork Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per weekMonday to FridayFollows Sydney (AEST / AEDT) business hoursRequirements
Must-Have
5–10+ years of drafting experience in residential architecture or building designMandatory experience working for Sydney-based companies in the same fieldAdvanced Revit skills (modelling, detailing, families, templates, documentation)Strong experience preparing DA, CDC, CC, and full construction documentationDeep understanding of NSW planning regulations (SEPP, LEP, DCP, NCC)Experience preparing plans for NSW Planning Portal submissionsStrong knowledge of Australian residential construction methodsExcellent written and spoken EnglishHighly Desirable
Experience in custom homes, duplexes, townhouses, or small multi-residential projectsKnowledge of BASIX and environmental planning requirementsExperience working with onshore architects, designers, builders, or engineersBenefits
Salary range : PHP 60,000 – 75,000 per month
Full-time, work-from-home setup with company-provided computer equipment
HMO coverage upon regularization
Additional leave credits upon regularization
Government-mandated benefits and contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience Must-Have 5–10+ years of drafting experience in residential architecture or building design Mandatory experience working for Sydney-based companies in the same field Advanced Revit skills (modelling, detailing, families, templates, documentation) Strong experience preparing DA, CDC, CC, and full construction documentation Deep understanding of NSW planning regulations (SEPP, LEP, DCP, NCC) Experience preparing plans for NSW Planning Portal submissions Strong knowledge of Australian residential construction methods Excellent written and spoken English Highly Desirable Experience in custom homes, duplexes, townhouses, or small multi-residential projects Knowledge of BASIX and environmental planning requirements Experience working with onshore architects, designers, builders, or engineers