Stonemason

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Join our Talent Pools for various Stonemasonry opportunities with Heritage Stoneworks
• Future planning for Permanent and Temporary opportunities
• Alexandria, Sydney office site
• Wages Award 38hrs include fares, travel and all applicable allowances + super

The skilled artisans at Heritage Stoneworks handcraft sandstone blocks for use in the maintenance of our state's most impressive historic buildings. Their work will also encompass the installation of these blocks on site, and all associated craft skills. It ensures that more than 800 heritage-significant sandstone buildings across NSW remain culturally significant and operational as schools, hospitals and courthouses.

What's in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like rostered days off and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

Our Stonemasons assists with the planning and/or delivery of a range of assigned infrastructure project tasks, or may manage small scale infrastructure projects with low to medium risk and complexity in order that time, cost, quality, safety, targets and the organisational objectives and client expectations are met.

Our Stonemason Machinist assists with the planning and/or delivery of a range of assigned infrastructure project tasks, or may manage small scale infrastructure projects with low to medium risk and complexity in order that time, cost, quality, safety, targets and the organisational objectives and client expectations are met.

You will be self- motivated and have a genuine passion for thriving in a career as a stonemason and deliver assigned stonemason projects.

Role Descriptions found via the hyperlinks below.

Stonemason Machinist

Salary from $2656.89pf (@$69,079pa) + various allowances including tools ($75.90pf), all purpose ($70.45pf), fares and travel time ($30.39pd), (allowances will add an approximate $9,905pa) plus accrue RDO time in lieu

Essential requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the operation of stonemasonry machinery
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• A valid NSW Driver's Licence and dogging and forklift tickets (preferred)

Stonemason W5

Salary from $2656.89pf (@$69,079pa) + various allowances including tools ($75.90pf), all purpose ($70.45pf), fares and travel time ($30.39pd), (allowances will add an approximate $9,905pa) plus accrue RDO time in lieu

Essential requirements

• Successful completion of stonemasonry apprenticeship, with over a year of industry experience
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations
• A valid NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to drive to remote locations which may include overnight stays
• Dogging and forklift tickets (preferred)

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11.55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Paul Thurloe via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.