Current Vacancies

Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s prestigious heritage sites? The Office of Public Works is currently seeking enthusiastic people to join our dedicated Guiding team.

Our Guides represent the public face of the OPW, showcasing Ireland’s most important heritage sites. The Guide Service plays a vital role in conserving and presenting selected sites and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the visitors.

For more information and how to apply, click on the link below.

Vacancies for Seasonal Guides/Information Officers

Closing date for applications is 10th December 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Training Officer in OPW Health and Safety Services (Foreperson Grade 1).

Closing Date: 5.30pm Friday 21st November 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Foreperson Grade 2 in National Historic Properties, based at Annes Grove Gardens, Co. Cork.

Closing Date is 5.30pm on Friday 28th November 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is the lead agency in co-ordinating flood risk management policy and the flood relief capital programme in Ireland. The primary functions of the flood risk management programme are to develop and deliver appropriate work programmes and measures; to maintain an effective programme of maintenance of river courses drained and flood defence schemes constructed under the provisions of the Arterial Drainage Acts, 1945and 1995; and to advise the Government on flood risk management and flood risk management policy.

The OPW now requires Engineers Grade II (Civil) to fill vacancies in various nationwide locations. Successful candidates will support the flood risk management programme in the following OPW divisions:

• Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services
• Flood Risk Management Data Services

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements, is available www.publicjobs.ie

Closing date for applications is 3pm Thursday 4th December 2025

The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Carpenter & Joiner in the areas within the responsibility of the Dromahair National Monuments District. The Dromahair National Monuments District covers Counties Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon and Longford, and has a main depot in Dromahair, and sub depots in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Carrowmore, Co. Sligo, Boyle Co. Roscommon and Foxford, Co. Mayo.

Closing Date is 5:30pm on Friday 12th December 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.