Civil Engineer Draftsperson and Technician Jobs In Australia
Civil Engineer Draftspersons and Technicians
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technician Jobs - Locations include: Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast
Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians assist in civil engineering research, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Their main tasks include preparing sketches, charts, tabulations, plans and designs for civil engineering works such as drainage, water supply, sewerage reticulation systems, roads, airports, dams, bridges and other structures. They also interpret work assignment instructions, applying appropriate procedures and selecting equipment, conducting field and laboratory tests of construction materials and soils, and collecting data for traffic surveys.
* This is a medium-sized occupation employing 13,400 workers. The number of workers has grown very strongly over the past 5 years. Over the next 5 years (to May 2022) the number of workers is expected to stay about the same at 13,700. Around 5,000 job openings are likely over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created. While there are jobs in many parts of Australia, Queensland has a large share of Civil Engineering Draftspersons and Technicians. They mainly work in: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Construction; and Public Administration and Safety.
A small number of employers from a recent survey done by the Department of Employment stated that Queensland vacancies are harder to fill and attributed this to there being more work in New South Wales and Victoria at present. Similarly, regional employers stated that location made recruitment more difficult, however, despite these comments almost all vacancies were filled within six weeks.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities
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An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience is usually needed. Nearly all workers have a Certificate III or higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification. Even with a qualification, experience or on-the-job training is usually needed. Registration or licensing may also be required.
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Knowledge in Design, Mathematics, English Language, Engineering, and Technology, Building, and Construction rate as the most important areas in this field.
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The skills workers rate as most important are in Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Mathematics, and Speaking
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The physical and social abilities workers rate as the most important are: Written Comprehension, Near Vision, Written Expression, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression
If you are an experienced Civil Engineering Draftsperson or Technician, wanting to know the job opportunities in Australia and the pathway to Australian permanent residency, we are inviting you to send us your expression of interest with a copy of your updated resume
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Locals and/or onshore candidates with full work rights are immediately available will be prioritized. When required, work visa sponsorship may also be offered to outstanding international candidates, preferably onshore. Qualified applicants on working holiday visa are likewise encouraged to apply.
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