Assistant Staff Officer

Job Summary

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is a statutory local education authority operating under the terms of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. The ETB provides mainstream educational programmes to schools and colleges as well as providing a wide range of adult and community programmes. The ETB’s educational remit extends from Balbriggan in the north of the county to Lucan in the west, to Dun Laoghaire in the south.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three county council areas of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal and a population of 862,468 people. The administrative area covered by Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB reaches from Balbriggan in north County Dublin, to Dún Laoghaire in south County Dublin and Lucan in west County Dublin. As a statutory body, DDLETB has responsibility for a wide and varied suite of education and training services including Primary, Post Primary, Further Education and Training (FET) settings and Youth Services.

Salary Scale

€38,217 p.a. - €51,211

Long service Increment 1, €52,767 after three years satisfactory service at the maximum.

Long Service Increment 2, €54,367 after three years satisfactory service at LSI 1

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of current experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Annual Leave

23 working days per annum (pro-rata).

Working Week

35 hours per week (exclusive of one hour lunch)

Probation

In accordance with S.I. No. 686/2022 - European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022, the period of probation shall not exceed 12 months.

Superannuation

Membership of the ETB Superannuation Scheme and of the ETB’s Spouses and Children’s Scheme is automatic and compulsory.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@ddletb.ie should you require any assistance.

A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such panel will remain active for a maximum period of 6 months.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment to posts within the ETB is on the basis of qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post.

Job Objectives

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Payments Section.
• Process Foreign Payments.
• Assist with Audit Queries as required.
• Liaise with Suppliers, Principals, Departments and Colleagues on queries as they arise and escalate where necessary.
• Follow up on outstanding supplier issues.
• Log system support calls and following up.
• Provide support, guidance and training to staff in schools and centres on DDLETB financial policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the grade which may be assigned from time to time

Skills Requirement

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Have good knowledge and understanding of ETB/Public Sector Financial policies and procedures.
• Possess excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Demonstrate excellent team player skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Competent at record keeping management.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent ICT skills and a proven ability to quickly learn new information, processes and procedures.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Experience/knowledge of book-keeping.
• Knowledge of excel