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* 3 x exciting Apprentice Stonemason opportunity now available with Heritage Stoneworks
* Start your new career in 2026
* Alexandria, Sydney office site
* Wages Award 38hrs starting from $ $2339.50pf, plus fares, travel and all applicable allowances + super
The skilled artisans at Heritage Stoneworks practise the ancient craft of stonemasonry. An apprentice stonemason will learn to handcraft sandstone blocks for use in the maintenance of our state's most historic and impressive 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.
Heritage Stoneworks is helping to future-proof the heritage stonework industry as the major employer of stonemason apprentices.
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
The Apprentice Stonemason assists with the planning and/or delivery of a range of assigned stonemason project tasks, and/or may manage small scale projects with low to medium risk and complexity in order that time, cost, quality, safety, environmental targets and the business objectives and client expectations are met.
For more information read the full Role Description: Apprentice Stonemason
1st – 3rd Year Salary = $1,629.40 pf - $2,339.50 pf + Tool allowance = $80.60 pf + All-Purpose = $73.20 pf +
Fres and Travel = $31.30 pd
What you will bring to the role
Our Apprentice Stonemason will self- motivated and have a genuine passion for establishing a career as a stonemason and deliver assigned stonemason projects with low complexity with the assistance of a more experienced Stonemason and by applying standard organisational procedures.
You will deliver tasks in accordance with cost budgets to contribute to business performance and identify opportunities for process improvement, capturing lessons learned on projects, and participate in formal lessons learned forums to contribute to improved business performance
Key knowledge and experience
* Basic knowledge and understanding of current Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations
Essential requirements
* The capability to enrol and complete a stonemasonry trade apprenticeship
* Willingness to travel to remote locations which may include overnight stays
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 Thursday 11 December 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