Draftsperson - Perth - 1-3y

**Requisition ID**:96566

**Job Category**:Engineering; Infrastructure

**Location**:Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Hatch is an award-winning practice at the forefront of shaping the future of cities. Together with our clients, we envision great places that create positive change. Our highly specialised engineering, and place-led planning and design practice is centred around getting great development built. We have a multi-disciplinary team including engineers, urban planners, designers, placemakers, economists and transport planners. We work with teams of people who share our passion for creating sustainable communities that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations and deliver commercially successful outcomes for our clients.

Our people are passionate about creating great places, are inquisitive and creative thinkers, are excellent communicators both verbal and visual, have a high level of enthusiasm and motivation to learn and develop. We place collaboration above all else - it drives the way we service our clients and create alliances with our co-consultants, and pride ourselves on fostering a happy, inclusive and collegiate team environment.

We offer a broad range of benefits, flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities, and provide ongoing support for the development of your career. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We are currently seeking an **Draftsperson** with 1-3 years experience on a full time basis to join our vibrant, professional and talented team. The position entails the preparation of technical plans and graphics for urban development, engineering and infrastructure projects and will require a person who has good communication skills, the ability to prioritise and is an advanced user of CAD (preferably Autocad) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign). Previous experience in engineering, urban planning, residential construction or architecture firms is desirable. We can offer:

- A collaborative, positive and team orientated workplace
- Continued investment in professional development
- Exposure to a range of expertise in the urban and built environments across Australia and around the world
- Access to mentoring programmes and staff support
- Long term career development

**Key Focus of Position**:
The position requires the person to assist the Senior Draftsperson in providing drafting and graphic technical expertise to the broader team on a range of multi-disciplinary projects. Central to the role is the requirement to convert concept designs into technical drawings and documentation for urban development and infrastructure projects. This requires high level technical CAD skills, and a focus on clear communication, quality control and attention to detail.

**Qualifications**:
- Completion of TAFE or equivalent qualification in architectural/built form, urban or graphic design, engineering, or related discipline.
- Bachelor or post graduate qualifications in urban planning, geography, urban design, landscape architecture, or other related built environment discipline (desirable)

**Key Responsibilities**

Delivers quality outcomes and timely service on areas of responsibility to the Hatch Urban Solutions team and our clients including:

- Preparation of documentation for a range of planning and design projects including technical drawings for built form and infrastructure projects utilizing Hatch templates and style guides as required;
- Preparation of technical drawings, such as CAD Master Plans and concept street designs, plans of Subdivision, Local Development Plans and sales plans.
- Preparation of urban design graphics to effectively communicate ideas working closely with the urban designers and project managers.
- Management of digital data on Hatch’s systems, according with document control protocols;
- Liaising with our team to obtain briefings on outputs, and to update on output/ production task progress;
- Working within multi-disciplinary project teams (including client and external consultants).
- Comply with adopted Hatch administrative and management procedures.
- Assist with knowledge transfer through project participation as well as in-house professional development initiatives.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be directed by management.
- Timely, accurate work of a high quality that is effective in achieving quality outcomes for client projects.

**Experience and Competencies**
- 1-3 years experience in the engineering, infrastructure, construction or urban property development industry (desirable)
- Has a team focused work ethic and a client service ethos
- Demonstrates a passion for infrastructure and the built environment and the delivery of sustainab