At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Class 1 residential projects from brief to building permit approval.
- Company: North Coast Drafting Services, a fast-growing Perth-based drafting company.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, management training, and supportive work environment.
- Other info: Modern office with great amenities and a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Shape client outcomes and take ownership of your projects in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 5+ years WA residential drafting experience and Certificate IV in Building Design.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 100000 $ per year.
North Coast Drafting Services is hiring an experienced senior residential draftsperson to take ownership of Class 1 projects from brief through to building permit approval. This is a production role for someone with 5+ years of WA residential drafting experience who is ready to run their own projects with minimal oversight and produce work to a consistently high standard. You will work directly with the Director and become a key part of a small, established team. As a senior member of that team, you will also guide and support the rest of our staff, with management training provided to help you step into that part of the role. The role exists because demand has outgrown current capacity.
What you'll be doing:
- Receive project briefs and identify any compliance, scope, or design issues early
- Produce full drawing sets for Class 1 residential projects (new builds, alterations and additions, retrospective and as-constructed) in Revit using established North Coast templates and SOPs
- Apply WA R-Codes (Volume 1) and NCC Volume Two to every project, with confident interpretation rather than reliance on supervision
- Lodge planning and building approval packages with relevant WA shires
- Liaise with clients, surveyors and shire officers on technical matters within project scope
- Manage amendments through to surveyor sign-off and CDC issue
- Maintain project documentation, drawing revisions, and time tracking per company SOPs
- Act as the point of contact for graduate and other staff, answering drafting, compliance, and process questions
- Check and review the work of other staff members, providing clear and practical feedback before drawings progress
- Support staff with client communication and liaison where required
About you:
- A residential draftsperson with 5+ years of post-graduate WA experience
- Minimum Certificate IV qualification in Building Design or related field required
- Fluent in Revit (essential), including working with templates, families, schedules, and sheet sets
- Confident running a Class 1 project end-to-end from brief to lodgement with check-only intervention
- Comfortable guiding, reviewing, and developing other staff members while managing their own project load
- Experienced with shire lodgement processes
- Working knowledge of WA R-Codes, NCC Volume Two, and the WA building approval pathway
- Comfortable preparing retrospective and as-constructed drawing sets
- Detail-oriented, accurate, and committed to compliance and presentation standards
- Solutions-focused: identifies issues early, presents options, lodges with confidence
- Professional, reliable, and able to manage their own workload across multiple concurrent projects
- Must have valid Australian work rights including work visa authorisation
- A portfolio of personally completed drawing sets will be required at interview stage.
What we offer:
- $90,000 to $100,000 base salary depending on experience, plus superannuation
- Full-time role, 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Management training to support you in your role
- Established SOPs, templates, training modules, and quality systems already in place
- Modern Joondalup office at Liberty Executive Offices, walking distance from the train station, with end-of-trip facilities, allocated parking, and on-site amenities
- Company-issued device, Revit licence, and full IT support
- Supportive working environment that values family time and sustainable workloads
- A small, driven team where your work directly shapes client outcomes
About us:
North Coast Drafting Services is a Perth-based drafting company making the council approval process as smooth and stress-free as possible for our clients. Since launching in 2023, we've built a strong reputation for fast turnaround times, clear communication, and excellent customer service. We specialise in residential drafting (both proposed and retrospective) and manage the entire approval journey from initial drawings to council lodgement. Our team works closely with homeowners, builders, and professionals to deliver accurate, high-quality results with a professional yet down-to-earth approach. As we grow, we are building a team of like-minded professionals who take ownership of their work, identify issues early, present solutions, and lodge with confidence.
Senior Residential Draftsperson in Perth employer: North Coast Drafting Services PTY LTD
North Coast Drafting Services PTY LTD offers a collaborative work environment where experienced professionals can take ownership of their projects. The company provides management training to support career growth and development, making it an attractive option for those looking to advance in their drafting careers. With a focus on high-quality standards and minimal oversight, employees can thrive in a supportive team atmosphere.
Contact Details:
North Coast Drafting Services PTY LTD Recruitment Team
