Draftsperson

• Permanent Full Time | $122,786 + 16% Super
• Based at our Head Office in Haymarket | Hybrid Work Environment
• Receive a fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance

Join Ausgrid and work within our PLUS ES business!

Ausgrid is proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day. Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power for a resilient, affordable net zero future. 

Find out more about Ausgrid here

At PLUS ES, our mission is to empower Australian businesses in optimising their energy consumption through tailored Embedded Network solutions and cutting-edge Metering and Data services. As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, we stand at the forefront, proudly positioned as the premier metering service company in Australia.

Find out more about PLUS ES here

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work.

Your new role

As the Draftsperson, you will be responsible for supporting the electrical design of sub-transmission, zone, and distribution substations. You will produce design drawings as guided by team members, using the relevant design software platforms.

Your key responsibilities will also include (but not limited to):

• Produce electronic design models in both the 2 dimensional (2D) and 3 dimensional (3D) drafting space.
• Design specific components allocated within the total design package.
• Quality check designs including those produced by external consultants and resolve any conflicts.
• Assist in the continuous process improvement of and innovation in the use of design tools.
• Liaise with clients on project deliverable requirements.
• Enter all produced drawings into the various relevant drawing/document management systems, including design files produced by external consultants.

Spark our interest!
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be successful, you will have:

• Possess a drafting tertiary qualification (or equivalent). 
• Extensive experience working in a similar role.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced computer literacy.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of design software platforms such as Auto CAD, Microstation and Revit.
• Demonstrated experience with drafting in 3D.
• Possess a strong understanding and competency in the use of the workflow software packages such as Vault, Aconex and ProjectWise.
• Proven ability to interpret functional requirements from design engineers and develop practical design solutions.
• Proven ability to interpret technical information, drawings and reports.

Grow with Us
To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning, Australian Graduate School of Management programs (UNSW) and study assistance.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.  

Perks
Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms.

Our people are paramount to the continued success, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging 

To deliver the best possible service to our customers we strive towards a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQIA+ community and First Nations people. 

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au

Applications Close: 10 June 2025 Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive