Information And Technology Officer

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Information and Technology Officer

Grade VII

National Post

Central Management, St Vincent’s Centre,

Navan Road, Dublin 7

Fixed Term 12mth Contract 35 HPW

Salary €60,013 – €78,015 *(*LSI)

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience

Req. 85187

The Information and Technology Officer will be responsible for the co-ordination of all information technology requirements in consultation with the IT Manager.

Essential:

• A degree or higher degree in a relevant IT, or business area (Level 8 on the NFQ)
• Significant experience of delivering, maintaining and controlling information technology services, electronic data management and communications systems; in particular, M365, Azure AD, LAN, WAN, WiFI and connected devices
• Full clean Irish driving license and use of own vehicle.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with security appliances/processes and Microsoft cloud technologies would be an advantage
• Other accreditations and relevant experience in Information Technology and support is an advantage
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, confidentiality and management ability, for the proper discharge of the office.
• Have experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent report writing skills
• The person appointed will be flexible in their approach, have initiative, excellent communication skills, exert influence and drive change, have the ability to plan and prioritise work and be a strong team player
• Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework

Please submit a Cover letter and CV via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Diarmuid Conway, IT Manager , Diarmuid.conway@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16/09/2025

Interviews will take place: 26/09/2025

“A panel may be formed from which current and future positions may be filled across the service.”

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer