Administrator, Coastal CDNT

Job Title: Grade IV Administrator - Coastal CDNT

Type of Contract: Permanent Contract

Hours of Work: 35 Hours

St. Michael’s House is a Lead Agency for 4 Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs) in Coastal, Kilbarrack, Coolock and Ballymun areas. We are currently recruiting Grade IV clerical administrator to work in our Coastal CDNT. The purpose of this position, is to work as part of a team, in providing comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to the CDNT and wider children’s Directorate. The Coastal CDNT is located in St. Michaels House, Baldoyle.

We are looking for candidates who are committed to supporting children and young people with complex needs and their families, in a family centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

The core responsibilities of the post will be as outlined generally below. However, staff are expected to be flexible and where the needs of the services dictate, staff will be expected to work in any of the administrative functions as required by their Line Manager.

Candidate must have:

• At least 3 years experience working in a busy healthcare administrative environment.
• Advanced IT skills including strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining databases, with experience producing accurate and timely reports.
• Experience creating and populating templates as required.
• A proven ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent typing and minute taking skills.
• An ability to be highly professional and confidential in all dealings with staff, families and service users.
• A working knowledge of GDPR compliance and commitment to data protection best practice.
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative, whilst also contributing effectively as part of the team.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will have excellent administrative and secretarial skills and will have extensive knowledge of the Microsoft office suite. They will work well as part of a team and have a proven ability to be pro-active, work on their own initiative, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Work may include reception duties in greeting families who attend for appointments.

• Have excellent communication skills, diplomacy and capable of developing positive working relationships both internally and externally.
• Highly organised and have a strong work ethic
• Ability to maintain confidentiality is a fundamental requirement
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to promote and maintain best practices throughout the department to ensure a quality service is delivered at all times

Salary scale : €36,109 - €55,463 LSI

• Should you have no prior public sector experience you will be placed on point 1 of the pay-scale above

Benefits of working in St Michael's House

• HSE Pay Scale (incremental*)
• Premium Payments (Frontline staff)
• Generous Annual Leave
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Pension
• Career Progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training / CPD

To Apply:

• A comprehensive CV, detailing education, skills, career history, experience.
• A short cover letter/personal statement (i.e., no more than 2 pages) outlining why you wish to be considered for the post and where you believe your skills, experience and values meet the requirements of this role with St. Michael’s House.
• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Informal enquires: Sinead English (Children Disability Network Manager) - Sinead.english@smh.ie.

Closing Date: 2nd March 2026, 5:00pm

• Interviews will be held in person on Monday the 9th of March 2026
• We endeavour to give as much notice as possible for the interview dates etc. Candidates should make themselves available on the date(s)

Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.

St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.