Full list of Competitions currently advertised by the Office of Public Works
General Operative Band 3 (Rural) at the Newmills Sub Depot, Co. Donegal in the Dromahair National Monuments District
The Office of Public Works now invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the area within the responsibility of the Newmills Sub Depot, Co. Donegal managed by the Dromahair National Monuments District.
Candidate Information - General Operative Band 3 (Rural)/Dromahair National Monuments District
Application Form - General Operative Band 3 (Rural)/Dromahair National Monuments District
Closing Date: 5:30pm on Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter in the Dromahair National Monuments District
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter, to be based at the Foxford Sub depot managed by the Dromahair National Monuments District.
Candidate Information - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter/Dromahair National Monuments District
Application Form - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter/Dromahair National Monuments District
Closing Date is 5:30pm on Tuesday, 29 April 2025
General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver in the West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division
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 West Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Services Division.
Candidate Information - General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver
Application Form - General Operative Band 2 /360° Excavator Driver
Closing Date is 5.30pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Craft Carpenter & Joiner in the Athenry National Monuments District
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Carpenter & Joiner based at the National Monuments Sub-Depot, Portumna, Co. Galway in the Athenry National Monuments District. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
Candidate Information - Craft Carpenter & Joiner/Athenry National Monuments District
Application Form - Craft Carpenter & Joiner/Athenry National Monuments District
Closing Date is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 30 April 2025
National Botanic Gardens Horticultural Graduate Development Programme 2025
The National Botanic Gardens (NBG) is offering a number of paid positions from September 2025 for recently graduated horticulturists. The positions are for 12 months and will be a blend of practical work in the gardens and comprehensive tuition in botanical and horticultural topics once a week. The purpose of the programme is to enhance your graduate qualification with in-depth experience and training in heritage garden management and plant collection management. You will have the opportunity to work with specialist collections, propagation programmes, record-keeping and botanical scientists. The diverse collections, experienced horticultural team, and on-site facilities provide an incomparable and exciting opportunity for enthusiastic horticulture graduates.
Candidate Information - National Botanic Gardens Horticultural Graduate Development Programme 2025
Application Form - National Botanic Gardens Horticultural Graduate Development Programme 2025
Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1) based at Askeaton Sub Depot, Co. Limerick in the Killarney National Monuments District
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1) based at the National Monuments Sub-Depot, Askeaton, Co. Limerick in the Killarney National Monuments District. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
Candidate Information - Advanced Scaffolder (GO Band 1)
Closing date is 5:30pm on Tuesday 6th May 2025
General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the Trim National Monuments District
The Office of Public Works now invites applications for permanent, fixed term and seasonal positions that may arise at the grade of General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the areas within the responsibility of the Trim National Monuments District. The Trim National Monuments District covers Counties Meath, Westmeath, Dublin, Longford, Offaly, Kildare, Louth, Wicklow, Monaghan, Cavan and has a main depot in Trim, and sub depots in Knowth, Dublin and Glendalough.
Candidate Information - General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the Trim National Monuments District
Application Form - General Operative Band 3 (Rural) in the Trim National Monuments District
Closing date is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Construction Plant Fitter in the East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division of the Office of Public Works
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Construction Plant Fitter in the East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Construction Service, Trim, Co Meath.
Candidate Information - Construction Plant Fitter in the East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division
Application Form - Construction Plant Fitter in the East Region Arterial Drainage Maintenance and Construction Division
Closing date is 5:30pm on Wednesday, 7th May 2025
Foreperson Grade 3 (2 positions) in the OPW State Event Management Unit, Dublin Castle
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the two positions at the grade of Foreperson Grade 3 in the OPW State Event Management Unit, Dublin Castle. This competition is open to all staff who meet the eligibility criteria.
Candidate Information Notice - Foreperson Grade 3/Dublin Castle
Application Form - Foreperson Grade 3/Dublin Castle
Closing Date: 5:30pm Tuesday 13th May 2025
Foreperson Grade 1 (2 positions) in the OPW State Event Management Unit, Dublin Castle
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications from eligible candidates for the two positions at the grade of Foreperson Gr 1 in the OPW State Event Management Unit, Dublin Castle.
Candidate Information Notice - Foreperson (Grade 1) Dublin Castle
Application Form - Foreperson (Grade 1) Dublin Castle
Closing Date: 5:30pm Tuesday 13th May 2025
Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter at Charles Fort Sub Depot in the Mallow National Monuments District
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for appointment to the position of Craft Stonemason and Stonecutter in the Charles Fort sub depot in the area covered by the Mallow National Monuments District.
There are currently two permanent positions to be filled, both of which are to be based at the Charles Fort Sub Depot, Co. Cork.
Candidate Information Notice - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Charles Fort Sub Depot
Application Form - Craft Stonemason & Stonecutter - Charles Fort Sub Depot
Closing date is 5:30pm on Wednesday 21st May 2025
Senior Engineering Draughtsperson in the Office of Public Works
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is a key service provider to the Government with responsibility for the management and maintenance of the State’s property portfolio, and the provision of accommodation to central Government Departments, An Garda Síochána and other State agencies. It is also the lead agency for flood risk management in Ireland.
The OPW currently has vacancies for Senior Engineering Draughtspersons in its Civil & Structural Engineering Section in Dublin and Trim, Co. Meath. The section provides a full Civil & Structural and Engineering Design Service as requested by the OPW and/or other Government Departments.
For more information and how to apply click here .
Closing date for applications is 3:00pm Thursday 29 May 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:
HR Management (Operational) Recruitment Policy
The Public Appointments Service (PAS) provides general information which may be of benefit to interviewees who may be preparing for OPW promotion interview.
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