Position Description
Position:
Junior Airport Draftsperson
Location:
Gold Coast
Department:
Planning and Projects
Reports to:
Senior Technical Officer
Status:
Full Time
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Purpose of the role:
The Junior Airport Draftsperson will work within a multi-disciplined team using Autodesk
software, and under direction and onsite training will help maintain a spatial database and
subsequently produce CAD detail drawings of QAL (Queensland Airports Limited) Civil and
Architectural assets.
In time the successful applicant will provide conceptual civil design drawings, Runway,
Taxiway and Apron geometric designs, Airfield line marking designs and Obstacle Limitation
Surfaces drawings that are compliant with CASA Manual of Standards Part 139, for all QAL
Airports. Maintain Lease Master Plans and drawings defining individual field leases and retail
leases within QAL Terminal Buildings
A major part of the role is to continually update the QAL database with information using
surveyed Work as Executed information or information gained by QAL staff undertaking field
surveys using QAL surveying equipment.
Training in how to undertake basic surveys (Detail survey and PCA lease surveys) will be
provided onsite.
Key Result Areas:
1. Maintain AutoCAD drawings, reference files & Revit Models
2. Quality and WH&S
Staffing responsibility:
Nil
Liaises with:
Internal:
Staff at all levels
External:
CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) ASA (Air Services Australia)
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain AutoCAD drawings, reference files & Revit models.
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Maintain AutoCAD reference files & Revit models to reflect up to date information of
above ground and underground assets, (buildings, lights, runways, aprons, taxiways,
water, sewerage, electric cabling etc).
Production and maintenance of a lease master and individual lease plans for land and
retail leases at QAL airports.
Assist in the maintenance of an on-line drawing library of consistently used drawings.
Preparation of project drawings for tender purposes.
Input work as executed information into the relevant AutoCAD database.
2. Quality and WH&S
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Monitor compliance to relevant statutory regulations and airport policies and guidelines.
Ensure all relevant legislation, policies and procedures are adhered to.
Identify any WH&S issues, report using appropriate procedure and followed up
Provide quality internal and external customer service.
Comply with the environmental responsibilities outlined in the Airport Environment
Policy and co-operate with and participate in all Company related programs to make the
work environment healthier and safer.
Ensure safe and secure operations are maintained within the airside environment by
ensuring developments comply with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and
codes. This includes adhering to the relevant QAL Aviation Safety Management System
(SMS) responsibilities and ensuring that all actions are in line with relevant regulations
and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Person Specifications:
Knowledge, experience and skills required:
Essential criteria:
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Recognised qualifications and/or experience in the use of AutoCAD & Revit
Desirable criteria:
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Recognised Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering / Surveying / Architecture and/or
related fields
Knowledge of Aviation and the role of Airports
Experience in Airport Terminal design
Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia as it relates to Terminal / Commercial
buildings
Skills and competencies:
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Good written and verbal skills
Good problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills
Good organisational, time, task, planning and priority management skills
General computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet, Email)
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Demonstrated ability to meet target dates
Demonstrated drawing presentation skills
Demonstrated experience in the use of AutoCAD & Revit
Possess and maintain a strong, positive relationship with relevant stakeholders
Personal Attributes:
Responsibility and accountability – Responsible and accountable for own and direct staff
practices and standards of work and able to work with minimal supervision
Achievement orientation – Committed to achieving company, team and personal objectives
Analytical and lateral thinking – Able to see patterns in complex situations, assess problems,
process and practices
Flexibility – Able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and
understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives
Communication – Understand and respond appropriately in a constructive and professional
manner
Teamwork – Encourage and participate in a positive teamwork environment
Developing self and others – Willing to participate in training and development, assess others’
competence and pass information on successfully
Integrity – Respectful, courteous and cooperative relationships established and maintained
with all staff, stakeholders and internal and external customers
Confidentiality – Confidentiality of information maintained regarding developments within
Terminal and Airport if needed.
Stress management – Perform consistently during peak times and when under pressure
Professional management – Professionally manage oneself and be accountable for the
professional application of on and off-site duties with the public and aviation industry and to
have neat personal presentation.
Additional Requirement
 Undergo and pass a Police Records Check
Performance Measurement:
KRAs
Measurement Method
1. Maintain AutoCAD
drawings, reference
files & Revit models.
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2. Quality and
WH&S
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Able to Maintain AutoCAD reference files & Revit models to reflect
up to date information of above ground and underground assets,
(buildings, lights, runways, aprons, taxiways, water, sewerage,
electric cabling etc).
Produce and maintain lease master and individual lease plans for
land and retail leases at QAL airports.
Assist in the maintenance of an on-line drawing library of
consistently used drawings.
Prepare project drawings for tender purposes
Input work as executed information into the relevant AutoCAD /
Revit database correctly
Compliance to relevant statutory regulations and airport policies
and guidelines monitored
All compliance requirements (eg legislative, policies, procedures)
adhered to
WH&S issues identified and reported
Quality internal and external customer services provided
Time Allocation:
Key Result Areas
1. Planning
5. Quality and WH&S
Total
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100
Ongoing
100%
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the key result areas described in this Job
Description and agree to carry out my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. I
also understand that at times I may be required to undertake other duties relevant to the
position that are not listed in this statement. I acknowledge my employer’s right to alter this
Job Description from time to time.
Name: ………………………………………………
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