Senior CAD Officer

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled, driven and strategic individual to join our Project Design Team. As a Senior CAD Officer, you will be creating technical drawings for civil construction, preparing structural drawings compliant with required codes and standards, produce artworks, diagrams, figures for publications as well as produce sketches and deposited plans in line with relevant standards and regulations.

What this role looks like:

• Create technical drawings for civil engineering construction using CAD software, including AutoCAD, in accordance with industry standards, Council specifications and best practice.
• Prepare structural drawings in accordance with AS Structural and AS Architectural and the Transport for NSW Structural Drafting and Detailing Manual
• Ensure design model data is accurately converted into drawings and add large amounts of additional information to convey design intent and meticulously meet all project and specification requirements.
• Produce artwork, diagrams and figures for inclusion in Specifications, Guides, Manuals, Newsletters, Environmental Instruments and other publications.
• Produce survey sketches and Deposited Plans in accordance with surveyor requirements and Registrar General Guidelines and Lodgment Rules and Schedule 5 of the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2017
• Collaborate with designers and other professionals to determine project requirements, timelines and specifications.

What are we seeking in our new team member:

• Certificate IV Engineering Drafting or Certificate III in Engineering – Technical or relevant discipline
• White Card – General Construction Induction
• Drivers Licence (Class C) NSW
• Proficiency in using CAD software (including AutoCAD) in creating and modifying 2D and 3D models, generating views and layouts, managing layers and attributes, and using dimensioning and annotation tools.
• Sound Knowledge of AS 1100 (the series of Australian Standards for engineering and technical drawing) and Transport for NSW CAD standards is crucial. This includes understanding conventions for dimensions, symbols, and other aspects of technical drawings.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, communicate effectively with colleagues, prepare schedules for drawings such as drainage structure schedules, and maintain accurate records of CAD processes.

Position details:

Permanent full-time role, salary $85K + Superannuation

Benefits of working with us:

In addition to competitive rates of pay paid weekly, we offer additional benefits to staff including: paid training to keep your skills up to date, opportunity to earn organisational and individual bonus payments, discounted membership to our state of the art Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, access to a Fitness Passport, free on-site parking, onsite café, modern offices and an active Social Club.

Next steps:

You may review the Position Description available on Council's Careers Page and submit your application online at by 5pm, Sunday 14 September 2025. Please note that applications are assessed upon receipt. As you may be contacted, and interviews may be held prior, to the closing date, early submission of applications is encouraged

Feel free to reach out to the HR Team at if you require any assistance with submitting your application or require further information about the role or the organisation.

Employment will be subject to clearance on the following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Drug and Alcohol Screening and Medical Check, and may also include a Criminal History and Working with Children Check. The Hills Shire Council is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

We're seeking individuals who embrace our values and can work collaboratively to deliver quality customer services and infrastructure to The Hills Shire community.