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Mechanical Draftsperson

Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Strong Revit capability (essential).
  • 5+ years’ experience in mechanical drafting/design within Australian building services or HVAC projects.
  • Full unrestricted Australian working rights.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

Your designs. Real projects. Lasting impact. 

Work on projects that shape Queensland’s future while enjoying the flexibility, support and opportunities to thrive.

Quick highlights: Generous salary package | 9-day fortnight | Work-life balance| Additional leave options| Career progression | Diverse project exposure

Based in Townsville, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle where weekdays are purposeful and weekends are for reef adventures, rainforest escapes, island getaways, or coastal relaxation. 

Why you’ll love working here

At STP Consultants, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that values expertise, collaboration, and making a real difference. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging and rewarding projects across Queensland, alongside passionate professionals who take pride in what they do.

The Townsville Lifestyle

Think sunshine, sea breezes, and a relaxed pace of life without compromising your career.

Townsville offers:

  • Enjoy meaningful work without the pace and pressure of a major city.
  • From beaches and island escapes to hiking, fishing, and weekend adventures.
  • Experience the benefits of a connected city with great dining, events, shopping, and community.
  • Enjoy more space, a relaxed lifestyle, and a lower cost of living compared to larger cities.
  • Be part of a growing region with exciting projects and industries shaping the future of North Queensland.
  • Build genuine connections in a place where people know their neighbours and community matters.


The good stuff (benefits) 

  • Competitive salary package aligned with your experience and value
  • 9-day fortnight + flexible working hours
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Genuine pathway into design responsibilities and career progression
  • Exposure to diverse commercial, health, education and infrastructure projects
  • Professional development and mentoring from experienced engineers
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Referral rewards and recognition programs
  • Friendly, down-to-earth team culture with regular social events
  • Long-term stability with a respected Queensland consultancy

What you’ll be doing: 

  • Preparing mechanical HVAC design drawings and 3D models for a variety of projects including hospitals, education facilities, shopping centres and commercial buildings.
  • Producing high-quality documentation using Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks.
  • Assisting with building services design documentation and project delivery activities.
  • Collaborating with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve coordinated design outcomes.
  • Assisting with design coordination and resolving technical and project-related challenges.
  • Ensuring compliance with STP, industry standards, regulations and project requirements.

About You

You’re a proactive and detail-oriented Mechanical Draftsperson who enjoys working across a variety of projects and collaborating with others to achieve high-quality outcomes. You take pride in your work, communicate well with project teams, and are looking to continue building your technical capability within a supportive environment.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • 5+ years’ experience in mechanical drafting/design within Australian building services or HVAC projects
  • Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering (desirable) or equivalent qualification  
  • Strong Revit capability (essential) Sound understanding of building services coordination
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and project teams
  • Full unrestricted Australian working rights

About STP Consultants  

At STP, our values – Potential, Respect, Integrity, Deliver, Engage, shape the way we work together and support our people every day. 

For more than 20 years, STP Consultants has been a trusted name in Queensland’s engineering landscape. We’re a privately owned consultancy with teams specialising in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire and Seismic engineering. 

What sets us apart is our people and the way we work together. Our experienced leadership team brings a hands-on and collaborative approach to every project, creating an environment where people are supported to learn, contribute and grow while helping shape communities across Queensland.

How to apply  

Send your CV and cover letter (including availability) to careers@stpconsultants.com.au or click Apply. 

STP Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

Company Overview

At STP Consultants, we are a family of specialists in project-engineering, offering services in Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire, Vertical Transport and Seismic engineering. Our consultative and integrated approach has made STP Consultants one of Queensland’s top privately owned, financially secure consulting engineering firms. The Principals of STP have been practicing Engineers in Queensland for over 30 years. Our multi-disciplined engineering experts partner with clients to provide greater synergy, delivering practical, innovative, and effective engineering solutions for both large and small projects.