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

Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter (Fixed Term Contract) in the Killarney National Monuments District

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

Candidate Information Notice - Craft Stonemason/Stonecutter Killarney
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Application Form - Stonemason/Stonecutter Killarney
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Extended Closing Date: 5:30pm on Friday, 8th August 2025

Park Superintendent Grade II-Tree Officer in the Office of Public Works

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.

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Closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday 14 August 2025

Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Cashel Sub Depot within the Mallow National Monuments District

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.

Candidate Information Notice - Driver/GO - Cashel Sub Depot
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday 14 August 2025

General Operative Band 3 (Rural) for positions based in Kilkenny Depot and Roscrea Sub Depot in the Kilkenny National Monuments District

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.

Candidate Information Notice - General Operative - Kilkenny National Monuments District
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday, 14th August 2025

General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the Kinsale Sub Depot of Mallow National Monuments District

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.

Candidate Information Notice - General Operative - Kinsale Sub Depot
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday, 14 August 2025

Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Tintern Abbey in the Kilkenny National Monuments District

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.

Candidate Information Notice - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Tintern Abbey
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Extended Closing Date: 5:30pm on Friday 15th August 2025

Cleaner (General Operative Band 3 (Dublin)) at Phoenix Park, Dublin

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.

Candidate Information Notice - Cleaner/GO at Phoenix Park
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Application Form - Cleaner/GO at Phoenix Park
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Monday, 18th August 2025

Safety Officer (Fixed Term & Permanent Positions) in South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Division

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.

Candidate Information Notice - Safety Officer
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Application Form - Safety Officer
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Tuesday, 19th August 2025

Supervisor Guide for Ennis Friary and Scattery Island

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.

Candidate Information - Supervisor Guide - Ennis Friary & Scattery Island
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Application Form - Supervisor Guide - Ennis Friary & Scattery Island
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Closing Date: 5.30pm on Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1) in the Kilkenny National Monuments District

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.

Candidate Information - Advanced Scaffolder
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) at OPW's Hydrometric Section, Mallow, Co. Cork

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) in the Hydrometric Section. The position is a Fixed Term Contract appointment and will be based at the Hydrometric Section, Quartertown Industrial Estate, Mallow, Co. Cork.

Candidate Information Notice - Driver/General Operative Band 2 (Rural) - Mallow
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Wednesday 20th August 2025

Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter in the Trim National Monuments District

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.

Candidate Information Notice - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Trim National Monuments District
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday, 21st August 2025

Craft Gardener at various OPW sites

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.

Candidate Information - Craft Gardener
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Closing Date: 5:30pm on Thursday 28 August 2025

General Operative Band 2 (Rural)/360° Excavator Driver

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for positions in the grade of General Operative Band 2 (Rural)/ 360° Excavator Driver in the OPW’s East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division.

Candidate Information Notice - GO/Excavator Driver
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Application Form - GO/Excavator Driver
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Closing Date: 5.30pm on Thursday, 28th August 2025

Advice for applicants and interviewees

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:

Interview advice
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HR Management (Operational) Recruitment Policy
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The Public Appointments Service (PAS) provides general information which may be of benefit to interviewees who may be preparing for OPW promotion interview.