EL1 Senior Technical Drawing Officer

Chandler Macleod is seeking EL1 Senior Technical Drawing Officers to join a Federal Government client in Canberra. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a specialised technical team supporting critical infrastructure, security and ICT projects.

This position is onsite, 5 days per week, and requires an active NV2 security clearance. This is a 12 month full time temporary opportunity with potential for a further 12 month extension 

As an EL1 Senior Technical Drawing Officer, you will lead a small team responsible for managing the organisation’s holdings and databases of floor plans, construction drawings, ICT layouts and security drawings. These collections are maintained using AutoCAD within a classified environment.

The role also involves operation and maintenance of large-format printing systems to support executive presentations, project artefacts and technical storyboards.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:

• Lead the management and maintenance of detailed drawings and technical databases.
• Review and assess design documentation for completeness, compliance, constructability and standards alignment.
• Provide expert technical and strategic advice to internal stakeholders.
• Manage a pipeline of external design consultancy services, ensuring resources align with demand and project needs.
• Work collaboratively with subject matter experts across engineering, ICT, facilities and security disciplines.

Requirements

• High‑level proficiency and extensive experience with AutoCAD.
• Ability to interpret complex communications drawings, mark‑ups and architectural plans.
• Ability to convert photographs into accurate technical drawings.
• NV2 clearance 
• Ability to work 5 days on site 

If this sounds like the role for you please APPLY now


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.