Experienced Civil Drafter / Junior 12D Designer

Michael Bale & Associates are looking for an experienced Civil Drafter and/or a Junior 12D Designer to deliver a wide variety of project types, whilst being supported by senior engineers and management. Working on all design phases for subdivisions, public parklands, shopping centres and some of the city's largest towers!  

We are looking for a motivated experienced civil drafter or junior 12D designer who wants to step up from their current role and experience, be well paid for their valued contribution, grow their career and experience which grows the delivery and capacity of our team. 

Working on: 

Residential subdivisions in Northern NSW to Mackay. Multiple projects underway including residential subdivisions 350+ lots. 

Industrial subdivisions between Burleigh and Brisbane. Multiple projects underway including multiple 20ha subdivisions underway. 

Public parklands Like Greenheart Stage 1 Robina, Dixon Reserve Parklands, Firth Park Detailed masterplan, Burleigh headland recreation project (John Laws & Rudd Parks redevelopment). 

Some of the biggest towers for clients like Aria Property, Gurner, and Project Sunlight (8 stage tower project at Gold Coast Turf Club). Google: Upper House (Aria), Sunlight Lifestyle Precinct (Aquis at Gold Coast Turf Club, La Pelago Budds Beach (Gurner), Coast Apartments Northciffe (Sammut Group). 

Retail facilities, supermarkets and shopping centres. 

Schools, University and civic projects. 

Public Infrastructure, road upgrades, public utilities and government projects. 

Working on all project phases from concept stage, DA, detailed design and construction. 

You'll be joining an award winning team, working on award winning projects. You will have the opportunity to grow your career, and help the team grow and celebrate success together. 

We have an established team of senior designers, senior engineers, drafters, project engineers and staff managing site phases. 

Come join our award winning team - let's make a positive difference in our industry and to our city together!! 

Company Profile 

We are a Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy with our head office based on the Gold Coast. 

We are committed to providing our clients with personal service and optimised engineering solutions. Our team consists of 30 full-time engineering professionals as well as contract staff.  

Our team is young and fun, with a well-developed client base, in our 14 years of operations. 

We have won multiple company awards and delivered many award winning projects. 

We love social functions. We have a beer garden in our Surfers Paradise office and 3 beers on tap!! 

What we are looking for 

We’re looking for an experienced Civil Drafter or junior 12d Designer to join our friendly and experienced Gold Coast team. This is a great opportunity for either someone early in their career or someone established in their career, who is passionate about civil engineering and eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of projects, contributing to both Development Application (DA) stage design and reporting, as well as detailed design. Our projects span public parklands, residential subdivisions, high-rise developments, commercial and industrial precincts, and public infrastructure.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and motivated team, working alongside experienced designers, drafters, and engineers who are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and supporting each other’s growth.

We provide structured training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you build your technical skills and progress your career. You’ll be guided by senior staff and management, with clear opportunities to grow as your experience develops.

Culture & Benefits 

Our company boasts an energetic, motivating, and high performing team culture that rewards the input of its employees. Our office is centrally based on the Gold Coast, overlooking the beach in Surfers Paradise.  

Culture and enjoying life is everything for us. So the role and opportunity comes with great perks, employee benefits and flexibility to ensure we are all kicking goals in life and work! 

We support professional development and provide training and support structure tailored to the needs/ambitions of the individual. 

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the individual's capabilities and experience. 

Qualifications & Experience 

To be eligible for this position you should have the following qualifications: 

• Experience using AutoCAD for civil engineering or drafting is required as a minimum requirement - creating design plans;

• Exposure to 12d Model software is preferable;

• Experience in 12D model software for Designer role will attract higher salary remuneration;

• Experience in civil engineering land development projects is preferred and increased experience will attract a higher salary;

• Enthusiastic, driven, focused and reliable;

• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment;

• Enjoys a social team and a positive company culture rewarding the employees for their teamwork and effort.

What we offer:

• Support and training

• Mentorship from experienced designers and engineers

• Clear pathways for career progression as your skills develop

• Salary progression aligned with your experience and growth

We welcome applications from both junior and graduate designers, as well as more experienced candidates. If you bring strong drafting skills and a willingness to learn, we’ll support you in developing your technical capabilities. If you are already experienced in 12d and civil design you will attract a higher salary and we will seek to continue to promote your growth experience and career development.

Application 

To apply for this position, please apply through SEEK by submitting your cover letter and CV. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.