Cadet Signalling Drafter

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Aurecon Group Full time

Just imagine your future with us

Aurecon is committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as awarded by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Australia), and are a founding member of The Diversity Agenda in New Zealand. We have an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and hold Silver Employer status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI+ inclusion.

Our hybrid flexible approach to working includes flexible start and finish times, working remotely, part time and job share options. Aurecon offers 14 weeks paid parental leave, 20 days paid partner leave, and other health services and benefits.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity for a TAFE graduate or someone who is looking to return to the workforce or change careers. Joining as a Cadet Signalling Drafter you will gain invaluable on the job training and learn from experienced drafters and engineers who will support you to build a successful career at Aurecon in the Signalling Drafting area.

You will become an integral part of our wider Rail Infrastructure team comprising of highly skilled specialists who ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients. With a focus across a range of major to mid-sized rail projects you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work, contributing to the delivery of city shaping projects that positively change the community you live in.

Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’.
- Managing signalling drafting cell libraries
- Assist in drafting signalling circuits
- Utilise (primarily) MicroStation and from time to time also AutoCAD

What we are looking for
- TAFE qualification in drafting, electrical engineering or similar
- Genuine interest in building a drafting career in rail signalling
- Working experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD would be highly regarded
- Attention to detail
- Sound communication skills
- Ability to collaborate in a multi-discipline environment
- Driven to continuously learn and develop new skills

We value the difference each team member brings and we look for people who have had a broad range of experiences and a growth and learning mindset.

About us

We’ve re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an international engineering, design and advisory company, but not as you know it

Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges.

We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential others can’t. Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more?

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.


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