About Us
J.J. Marino & Associates Pty Ltd is a consulting engineering firm specialising in Structural and Civil Engineering design for building structures. Established in 2001, our Wollongong-based office has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, practical engineering solutions.

We work across a broad range of sectors, providing consulting structural and civil engineering services throughout the Illawarra, Sydney region, and surrounding areas. Our team has extensive experience delivering projects of varying scale and complexity, including projects of an international standard. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to meet client needs and consistently deliver quality outcomes.

The Role
We are seeking a capable and motivated Structural Draftsperson to join our Wollongong team in a full-time role. This position is suited to both early-career draftspersons looking to develop their technical skills and experienced professionals seeking to work on a diverse portfolio of projects.

You will be involved in the preparation and coordination of structural documentation for a wide variety of developments, including multi-storey Residential and Commercial Buildings, Industrial Structures, Educational Buildings, and Public & Recreational Projects. You will work closely with our engineers, architects, builders, and other consultants to support the successful delivery of projects from concept through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate structural drawings and documentation in accordance with engineer’s design intent and relevant Australian Standards.
• Produce detailed plans, sections, details, schedules, and revisions for issue at various project stages (DA, CC, IFC).
• Coordinate structural drawings with architectural, civil, and services documentation.
• Incorporate mark-ups, comments, and design changes efficiently and accurately.
• Assist engineers with documentation for construction and respond to drafting-related RFIs.
• Participate in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Maintain organised drawing registers, file management, and document control procedures.

Essential Criteria

• Qualification in Structural Drafting, Engineering Drafting, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, mark-ups, and design information.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience as a Structural Draftsperson within a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience documenting reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and post-tensioned structures.
• Familiarity with Australian Standards and common construction practices.
• Experience coordinating drawings with architects, builders, and consultants.
• Exposure to 3D modelling or BIM software (e.g. Revit, Tekla) is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience assisting with construction-stage documentation and revisions.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and interesting projects.
• A supportive, close-knit team environment.
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a well-established consulting practice.

Respectfully, we do not wish to receive emails from recruitment agencies. Individual applicants only. We are also unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Please send your cover letter and CV outlining your experience and interest in structural drafting to Liam Marino at liam@jjmarino.com.au

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor Degree (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person