About the Company
Southern Cross Water has been designing and manufacturing water supply and storage solutions Australians have relied on for almost 150 years. As a division of Ahrens, a fifth-generation Australian family business with a legacy spanning over 120 years, we are backed by the resources and expertise of a national leader in construction, engineering, and rural infrastructure.
About the Role
As the Draftsperson at Southern Cross Water, you will play a key role in supporting the engineering team and broader business by producing accurate, high-quality drawings across a diverse range of projects, including civil, rural, commercial, and domestic water storage works. This role can be based at either our Withcott or Bowen Hills office.
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering concept, workshop, and structural detail drawings, ensuring all outputs meet required standards, are delivered on time, and are free from errors. You will work closely with management and internal stakeholders to coordinate project documentation and support successful project delivery.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Produce concept, workshop, and structural drawings using AutoCAD and Revit to support water storage design and project delivery
- Ensure drawings are accurate, compliant with standards, and delivered on time to avoid rework
- Maintain project documentation and drawing registers, ensuring information is up to date and accessible
Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate documentation and support efficient project outcomes
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Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Qualifications in drafting, design, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD and Revit to produce accurate technical drawings, ideally within water storage, construction, or engineering environments
- The ability to interpret architectural and engineering documentation and translate this into high-quality designs
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage deadlines and deliver error-free work
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders
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Why Join Southern Cross Water?
- Opportunity to grow your career within a national engineering and construction group
- Exposure to end-to-end project delivery
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Access to Ahrens Group benefits, including EAP, parental leave, and partner discounts
Long-term career stability with an Australian-owned business
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Apply
To apply, click "Apply Now" and submit your resume and cover letter. For further enquiries, please contact Selasi Kenny-Agbodo at [email protected] .
Ahrens Group and Southern Cross Water are Equal Opportunity employers who recognise the value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.
