• Employment Type: Full-time, continuing position
• Remuneration: Level 6 - starting at $100,354 plus 17% superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)
• Two roles available

About UNSW
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.  We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

Estate Management is one of the largest non-academic units at UNSW. We provide comprehensive services and advice to faculties, divisions and the university executive team, including master planning, infrastructure planning, development and construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and environmental management. Additionally, we offer a wide range of logistics and support services to ensure a safe and secure campus environment. 

Why your role matters

The CAD/BIM Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the architectural drawings of the university up to date, assisting with test fits and improving the graphical standards, under guidance. This position will work directly with the Asset Strategy team in Estate Management for deployment of projects at UNSW.

About the Role

The role of CAD/BIM Specialist reports to the Space Data Manager and requires collaborative engagement with internal (Estate Management units) and external (Faculties and Divisions) customers, you will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise: 

• Ensure floorplans are regularly reviewed and updated in CAD and PDF format for internal Estate Management teams
• Establish and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships with Project and Development teams and UNSW IT, ensuring graphical standards of UNSW are followed in drawings.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation on the spatial database (Data Dictionary, Reporting constraints and limitations)
• Guided support in preparation of drawing standards and manuals for drawings.
• Proactively review and maintain the CAD library of assets and BIM library of built assets.
• Ensure the CAD drawings received and maintained follow UNSW Architectural CAD drawing standards
• Undertake space audits, ensuring audit paperwork is accurate and kept up to date.
• Assist in the preparation of floorplans for Asset Strategy and other teams with specific visual, data and graphical (2D and 3D) representations
• Ability to modify/amend/correct, CAD and BIM drawing material supplied by externals.
• Analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and situations, identify constraints, assess dependencies, and provide actionable insights.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

About You

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Building/Project Management or related discipline and/or demonstrated experience in drafting and design work related to construction.
• Proficiency in relevant CAD/BIM computer applications applicable to drafting and design plans for construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office package.
• Proficiency in the following CAD software: AutoCAD and Revit.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Information Management (BIM) systems and software.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the use of AutoCAD and Revit software.
• Experience in the management of a CAD library.
• Internal and external stakeholder liaison experience to positively oversee, engage and collaborate on CAD/BIM and other project management strategies.
• Proven skills in reading and understanding architectural and building services layouts and diagrams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve design conflicts.
• Excellent computing skills, namely in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Friday 20 September by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant

E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.