Lead Design Draftsperson

Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Work type:

Full Time

Location:

Brisbane

Job type:

07 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Lead Design Draftsperson

Work. Are you an experienced drafting professional with a passion for leading, mentoring and driving innovation? Join Sunwater as Lead Design Draftsperson, where you'll play a vital role in providing high quality CAD and GIS engineering drafting services, as well as develop the skills of a dedicated drafting team, as Sunwater transitions from a predominantly 2D paper drawing based presentation environment, to an evolving one of digital engineering (with BIM focus). You will deliver modelling and drafting support services for engineering design and investigation projects by optimising the development of accurate and effective digital models utilising rapidly evolving technologies.

As a Lead Design Draftsperson at Sunwater, you will:

• Lead modelling and drafting support services for engineering design and investigation projects by optimising the development of accurate and effective digital models utilising rapidly evolving technologies.
• Lead a team of drafting professionals to develop and deliver high quality project concepts and detailed designs that support strategic initiatives across Sunwater.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and others to produce reliable, cost-effective project concepts and designs, by managing digitally based asset presentation and visualisation processes (2D, 3D, VR), and enabling the efficient dissemination of such information.
• Partner with engineering and other stakeholders to provide expert technical input that supports delivery of drafting projects on time, within budget, and to agreed standards.
• Lead quality checks and reviews of drafting outputs, including digital models and drawings produced by the team and, where satisfied, formally sign output review documents.

We are seeking a talented individual with a minimum of 10 years' experience as a Lead Designer or Lead Design Drafter. You will hold an associate degree in Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution or recognised equivalent. You will also bring:

• Software experience: Proven experience using AutoCAD and Civil3d.
• Ability to lead: Ability to lead, mentor and uplift capability.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills with a knack for writing and presenting quality reports and findings to senior leadership, including the Board and executive leadership team.

This permanent full-time role offers an array of attractive benefits including a competitive base salary starting from $156,360, 12.75% superannuation, access to banked time and TOIL, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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