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Product Development Draftsperson


Company : Arden Homes


Location : Newcastle, Australia


Created : 2025-05-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The NEX Building Group is a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1,300 passionate employees. Our purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australias leading home building group. Our iconic brands include McDonald Jones, MOJO Homes, Weeks Homes, Wilson Homes, Arden Homes, Brighton Homes and Supaloc Steel Frames.From architecturally designed first homes and multi-residential projects to luxurious residences and investment properties, our brands strive to set the benchmark in the new home building industry while ensuring that our people, both customers and staff, are at the centre of everything we do along the way.Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.Our Perks And BenefitsWe believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australias leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, thats why we offer a range of benefits including:Discount on building a new home through our building brands (after qualifying period)12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid for secondary carer.Discounted health insurance through nibDiscounts on whitegoodsFitness PassportEmployee assistance programFlu vaccinationsProfessional development and educational assistanceAttractive remunerationAnd so much more!About The OpportunityThe Product Development Draftsperson reports to the Product Development Manager and is part of the head office Product Development team. The focus of this rewarding role is to support the continuing evolution of the NEX Building Group brands (including McDonald Jones Homes) award winning home designs. More specifically, you will:Accurately model new house designs in ArchiCAD,Produce detailed documentation for use by our internal departments,Employ critical analysis to improve the quality of design and documentation,Liaise with the designers as required, for the effective and efficient development of products,Maintain the existing library of ArchiCAD modules and master plans across the Group,Maintain knowledge of relevant building codes for compliance with Australian Standards and the National Construction Code (NCC) of Australia.About YouYou will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values. In addition, you will demonstrate:Minimum educational qualification in Diploma of Building Design or equivalentStrong knowledge of construction processes and downstream impacts of design modificationsMinimum 2 years Architectural Drafting experience within the residential home design sectorAbility to work collaboratively within a team environmentEffective time management skills and the ability to work under pressurePrevious ArchiCAD experience preferred but not essentialInterested?The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical.Apply today!If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better futures, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au or follow us on LinkedInOur Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. NEX Building Group and its brands are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustriesConstructionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arden Homes by 2xGet notified about new Drafter jobs in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.Thornton, New South Wales, Australia 23 hours agoCharlestown, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoDesigner Fragrances Mobile Fragrance Consultant - Newcastle (22.5 Hours)Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 5 months agoCallaghan, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoNewcastle, New South Wales, Australia 1 week agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr