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

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

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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.