Woolworths

• Translate design briefs into accurate 2D layouts and 3D models for new and refurbished stores

• Coordinate with managers, engineers, and architects to ensure blueprint accuracy.

• Formulate, maintain, and elevate the FreshChoice brand format specifications across our growing network.

We are Woolworths Group | Ko Woolworths Tātou 

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand.  Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'.  That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.    

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace.  With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do | Hei mahi

As the CAD Drafter / Design Specialist, you will be the technical engine behind our physical retail spaces. Using specialized drafting software, you will create precise 2D floor plans and 3D fitout equipment models for FreshChoice store development projects, including major refurbishments and brand-new sites.

This role balances technical mastery with active collaboration. You will translate initial concepts from our project managers, space management teams, and external consultants into actionable blueprints used directly for site construction, equipment production, and installation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create detailed 2D layouts and 3D models (machinery, components, minor structures) using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Revit.

• Turn initial sketches and specifications into accurate, actionable store implementation plans.

• Modify existing plans dynamically based on feedback from site managers, engineers, and project teams.

• Maintain comprehensive FreshChoice brand design documentation and complex layouts.

• Build strong relationships with internal teams, Woolworths design personnel, and architects to resolve spatial challenges.

• Conduct site visits across the network to gather precise data and troubleshoot live layout issues.

• Attend key meetings to collaborate with stakeholders and align with project deliverables.

• Review all concepts and drawings prior to submission for strict quality control and error prevention.

• Guarantee all designs adhere to health, safety, building regulations, format specs, and sustainability goals.

• Maintain organized, centralized records of all design iterations and blueprints in the database.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Drafting, Architecture, Engineering, or a related technical field, alongside proven experience preparing CAD drawings based on architectural concepts.

• High proficiency in 2D/3D modeling tools, particularly AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, and Civil 3D.

• A strong ability to read, interpret, and dissect architectural, engineering, and mechanical drawings.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an exceptional eye for detail and the resilience to hit tight project deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate technical design complexities clearly to multi-disciplinary teams and work with an 'Agile' mindset.

What you’ll experience | Ngā Huanga

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams

• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Endless possibilities with the Woolworths Group 

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group | No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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