Junior Civil Draftperson

15 hours ago


Forest Glen QLD, Australia Shadforth Civil Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
  • hands-on training and mentoring from an experienced team
  • Leading Civil Contractor offering career progression opportunities
  • Great benefits including wellness programs, free gym, and social sports

Shadforth are one of Queensland's largest family-owned civil construction companies originating on the Sunshine Coast over 50 years ago. We have a strong presence across Queensland and Northern New South Wales where we have developed an outstanding reputation working across many sectors including residential and commercial subdivisions and major civil infrastructure, including roads and bridges.

This is a great opportunity to kick-start or grow your drafting career with a leading civil contractor working alongside our experienced Drafting Team at our Forest Glen Head Office.

About the role:

Reporting to the Drafting Manager, you'll receive hands-on training and support as you learn to:

  • Produce as-constructed packages for local authorities (ADAC)
  • Provide drafting support to the survey site team
  • Assist with design checks
  • Carry out quantity take-offs and calculate earthwork volumes
  • Prepare informative plans and 3D models for construction

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn. You'll ideally have:

  • Basic AutoCAD experience
  • Completed or currently studying a related qualification in Drafting, or similar
  • Ambition, drive, and willingness to learn.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Interpersonal skills

What's in it for you?

  • on-the-job mentoring
  • A supportive, family-style team environment.
  • Career progression with a Leading Civil Contractor
  • Regular programs offering Wellness and Awareness initiatives co-designed amongst the Shadforth Teams
  • Enjoy free access to our Employee Gym plus social tennis & pickleball competitions
  • committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining why you're interested in starting your drafting career with Shadforth.



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