Architectural Drafsperson

• Design Development: Contribute to the conceptual and schematic design phases, providing creative input and developing design solutions aligned with client needs and project goals.
  
• Technical Drawings: Prepare detailed architectural drawings, plans, sections, and elevations using software such as Revit, Archicad or SketchUp, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
  
• Documentation: Develop and maintain project documentation, including construction details, material specifications, and technical reports.
  
• Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external consultants via remote communication tools. Attend virtual meetings, design reviews, and discussions to ensure project alignment.
  
• Coordination: Coordinate with local team members to integrate design intent with engineering, structural, and other disciplines.
  
• Time Management: Manage personal workload effectively, meeting project deadlines and ensuring timely delivery of design work and documentation.
  
• Quality Assurance: Participate in project quality control, reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
  

• Accuracy and Detail: The level of accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail in design drawings and documentation. This includes ensuring that designs comply with relevant codes, client requirements, and project constraints.
  

• Adherence to Deadlines: The ability to consistently meet project milestones and deadlines, including the timely delivery of design work, technical drawings, and documentation.
  
• Project Turnaround Time: Efficiency in completing assigned tasks, while maintaining quality. This includes how well the architect manages their workload to deliver results on time.
  

• Communication Effectiveness: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the local team, consultants, and clients. This includes participation in virtual meetings, providing timely updates, and ensuring clarity in design intent.
  
• Responsiveness: The architect's ability to respond quickly and effectively to queries, feedback, and project changes, especially considering different time zones.
  

• Technical Competence: Proficiency in architectural software (ArchiCAD, Revit, BIM, etc.) as well as the accuracy and quality of produced technical drawings.
  
• Adherence to Standards: Ensuring all work complies with local building codes, regulations, and technical standards, especially when dealing with international projects.
  

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve design and technical challenges independently or in collaboration with the team.
  
• Adaptability: Flexibility in adapting to project changes, new tools, or evolving requirements, and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
  

• Error Rate: Minimization of errors in design drawings, technical documentation, and specifications. Reduced need for rework due to mistakes or missed details.
  
• Compliance with Quality Standards: Consistent delivery of high-quality work that meets or exceeds CPA’s established quality standards and expectations.
  

• Use of Remote Tools: Effective utilization of remote collaboration tools (e.g. Teams.) to enhance team communication and project coordination.
  
• Self-Management: Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and maintain productivity without direct on-site supervision.
  

• Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer: Contribution to the broader team's knowledge by sharing design insights, tips, and lessons learned, particularly in areas where the remote architect has unique expertise or experience.
  

• Continuous Learning: Engagement in continuous professional development, such as learning new software, techniques, or staying updated with architectural trends and innovations.
  

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
  
• Registered Architect will be highly regarded.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years of architectural experience, must have multiresidential experience – retail, commercial and hotel experience highly regarded.
  
• Experience on Australian projects is essential (min. 2 yrs exp in Australia).
  
• Software Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Revit (Archicad also desirable but not essential). Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) is advantageous.
  
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Australian construction methods, materials, and building regulations. Ability to produce high-quality technical drawings and details.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, using tools like Microsoft Teams etc.
  
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex design challenges independently.
  
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in design work and documentation
  

Benefits

• HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents)
  
• Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary)
  
• Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!