Clerical Officers 2026

Job reference: 000379

Closing date: 13/07/2026

Employment type:  Permanent

Salary Scale: €31,935 - €49,413 per annum

Clerical Officers play a critical administrative role in supporting the efficient functioning of their department. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards.

Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight, Monday, 13th July, 2026.

The Role

The Clerical Officer is a key support position with Fingal County Council, providing a comprehensive range of general administrative and clerical supports to a section or Department. Clerical Officers are key frontline people who work as part of a team to deliver quality services to both internal and external customers. The Clerical Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence.

Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Fingal administrative area.

Duties

The nature of the work carried out by Clerical Staff may vary depending on the area of assignment within the Council.

The duties may include but are not limited to:

• Dealing with customers at various levels through various means of communication (in person, phone, and email).

• Providing information on Council services in a courteous and professional manner.

• Handling queries efficiently and escalating issues where necessary.

• Processing applications for services per Council policies, procedures, and plans.

• Updating internal databases with discretion and confidentiality.

• Organizing and filing documents to the relevant areas within the company’s physical and cloud locations.

• Assisting in the development of policies from time to time.

• Operation of the financial system and other governments systems.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across departments.

• Providing administrative support to projects, initiatives, and service delivery functions.

• Assisting with organising meetings, taking minutes, and scheduling appointments

In certain instances, positions may arise where specialist skills or experience is required, e.g., accounts, language, skills, etc. Suitable candidates may be selected for the purpose of filling such vacancies.

Qualifications and requirements of the post

CHARACTER

Each candidate must be of good character.

HEALTH

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

(i) have obtained at least Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or a pass Leaving Certificate Applied,

OR

(ii) have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard,

OR

(iii) have at least two years previous service in the post of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a Local Authority, or Health Board in the State,

OR

(iv) have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills.

DESIRABLES

The ideal candidate shall have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Customer service experience

• Experience in data entry and administrative systems

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Candidate may be shortlisted for interview based on the desirables listed above.

HOURS OF DUTY

The standard working week will be 35 hours per week.

Holders of the post may be called for duty at any time in accordance with arrangements made by local authorities. The Council reserves the right to alter hours of work from time to time.

Fingal County Council is an equal opportunities employer

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