At a Glance
- Tasks: Create accurate scaffold designs and layouts for residential projects.
- Company: Buildsafe, a leader in building and construction safety solutions.
- Benefits: Full-time role, career growth, uniform allowance, fitness perks, and team lunches.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and transition into an office-based technical role.
- Qualifications: Experience in scaffold drafting or strong scaffolding knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
About Us
Buildsafe is an innovative leader in the building and construction space, providing height safety systems and scaffolding solutions across Australia. Our growth and success are driven by our people — the crews, leaders and teams who show up every day to get the job done safely and professionally. As we continue to scale, we’re investing in strengthening our technical capability to better support our operations and customers on site.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking a Scaffold Draftsman to join our team based at our Arundel Head Office. This role plays a key part in supporting our operational teams by producing accurate scaffold designs and layouts across residential construction projects. You will work closely with estimating and operations to ensure designs are practical, compliant and aligned to how we deliver on site. We are ideally looking to align this role with someone who has previous experience as a Scaffold Draftsman. As an alternative, we are also open to candidates with strong technical scaffolding knowledge who are looking to transition into an office-based role, with training provided to support development into drafting where required.
About You
- Experience in scaffold drafting or a similar design/drafting role (highly regarded) OR strong scaffolding background (Leading Hand, Supervisor, Estimator) with an interest in moving off the tools
- Exposure to drafting/design systems such as iScaff, AutoCAD, Revit or similar
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans
- Knowledge of scaffold systems (e.g. Kwikstage, Layher or similar)
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
What’s in it for You
- Full-time, permanent opportunity based at Arundel Head Office
- Opportunity to transition into an office-based technical role
- Work alongside experienced operational and technical leaders
- Career growth within a national business
- Uniform allowance provided
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Fitness Passport (discounted gym memberships)
- Team culture initiatives including monthly lunches
- Additional perks such as professional car cleaning at the office
Why Buildsafe
We’re a business that backs our people. Whether you’re already in drafting or looking to take the next step off the tools, this is an opportunity to build a long‑term career in a growing and evolving organisation.
Scaffold Draftsman employer: Buildsafe
Buildsafe is an exceptional employer for subcontractor crews in Queensland, offering competitive and stable rates along with a consistent workflow that ensures financial reliability. With over 20 years of experience, we prioritise safety and provide industry-leading training and equipment, fostering a supportive work culture that values long-term partnerships and professional growth.
