Technical Drafting Officer

Technical Drafting Officer - Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure!

Join SALHN as a Technical Drafting Officer and play a crucial role in designing the healthcare facilities that serve South Australian communities. This full-time, 6-month contract offers the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects while enjoying job security, professional development, and competitive benefits with Australia's largest health employer. Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and makes a real difference in improving healthcare outcomes across Southern Adelaide.

About the role: 

Reporting to the (Operationally) - Strategic Asset Manager (Professionally) - Manager, Infrastructure Services, some of your duties for the role will include:

• Assist Engineers and the Engineering Team with the design and layout of electrical installations on-site, ensuring integration and coordination with other disciplines during design and review meetings,
• Resolve technical and non-technical issues as they arise, consulting with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project progression,
• Assist with the design of building projects, ensuring efficient integration and coordination with other disciplines during design and review meetings,
• Prepare concept designs and scope documents for new and existing facilities, exercising creativity and initiative in investigating, analysing, and conceptualizing possible options to meet design objectives,
• Update and alterations of historical documents including electronic conversions.

About you:

• Relevant Diploma/Advanced Diploma or recognised qualification approved as being appropriate to the career group, or alternatively as being defined within the classification standards - Recognised qualification and demonstrated competency in CAD design and software use,
• Interpreting architectural drawings and specifications,
• Proficiency in CAD Software - Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit BIM software,
• Knowledge of engineering standards and guidelines,
• Knowledge of Australian Health Facility Guidelines.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Charl Struwig, Lead Capital Project Manager, 0403 644 010, Charl.Struwig@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 2nd November 2026

Attachments:

• Technical Drafting Officer - Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 942647

Advertised: 05 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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