Current Vacancies

Full list of Competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) based at Poulnabrone Dolmen, Co. Clare based in Athenry National Monuments District.

Closing Date for applications is 5:30pm on Friday, 18th July 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in the Killarney National Monuments District.

Closing Date for applications is 5:30pm on Friday, 18th July 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in the Tintern Abbey sub depot in the area covered by the Kilkenny National Monuments District.

There are currently one permanent and one fixed term contract to be filled, both of which are to be based at the Tintern Abbey sub depot, Co. Wexford in the Kilkenny National Monuments District.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Tuesday 22nd July 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the position of Conservation Cleaner (General Operative Band 3 (Rural)) at Castletown House, Celbridge, Co. Kildare. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Tuesday 22nd July 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to position at the grade of Accountant Grade II in Kilkenny. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing date for applications is 3:00pm Wednesday 23rd July 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to position at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at Altamont Gardens, Ballon, Co. Carlow, and to establish panels for future sanctioned positions at (1) Altamont Gardens, Co. Carlow (2) Emo Court, Co. Laois and (3) Heywood Gardens, Co. Laois.

Closing date for applications is 5:30pm Tuesday 29th July 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the largest single custodian of Historic Parks, Gardens and Designed Landscapes in the state, with a portfolio including 11 international and three nationally ranked gardens. A vacancy currently exists for Park Superintendent Grade II-Tree Officer.

Reporting to the Chief Park Superintendent, the Park Superintendent -Tree Officer Grade II will be responsible for the efficient implementation of the OPW Tree Safety Management System in National Historic Properties in addition to co-ordinating tree management services for heritage services.

For more information and how to apply, click on the following link www.publicjobs.ie

Closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday 14 August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for positions in the grade of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Mallow National Monuments District. This post will be based at the Cashel Sub Depot.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday 14 August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) based in Kilkenny Depot and Roscrea Sub Depot in the area covered by Kilkenny National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday, 14th August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the Kinsale Sub Depot of the Mallow National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday, 14 August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the position of Cleaner – General Operative Band 3 (Dublin) to be based at Whitefields Depot, Phoenix Park, Dublin, D08 KDC4.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Monday, 18th August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent and fixed term positions in the role of Safety Officer in the OPW South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Division based at Templemungret House, Mungret, Co. Limerick.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Tuesday, 19th August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Supervisor Guide with responsibility for the following Heritage sites that provide a Guide Service – Ennis Friary and Scattery Island and other sites in the District, guided or unguided as directed by management.

Closing Date: 5.30pm on Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1) in the Kilkenny National Monuments District. This position will be based at the National Monuments Depot, Hebron Industrial Estate, Kilkenny. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Wednesday, 20 August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in the area covered by the Trim National Monuments District.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday, 21st August 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for the positions of Craft Gardener at various OPW sites nationwide. We are looking for someone dynamic with a flair for both formal and informal garden layouts and plants and working with a team of garden staff on maintaining and developing these gardens and plant collections.

Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday 28 August 2025

OPW Human Resource Management (Operational) provides general information which may be of benefit to interviewees who may be preparing for OPW interviews.

The information may be accessed by clicking on the following links:

The Public Appointments Service (PAS) provides general information which may be of benefit to interviewees who may be preparing for OPW promotion interview.