Staff Officer

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) at a time when local government is playing an increasingly important role in supporting communities, delivering public services, and responding to evolving national priorities.

Through its work with local authorities and other stakeholders, the LGMA supports the co-ordinated and effective delivery of local government services and policy.

Working as part of a team, the Staff Officer (Grade 5) will contribute to the day-to-day operations of their work area, supporting the delivery of key objectives, facilitating meetings, co-ordinating activities and assisting with the implementation of work programmes.

The role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government while contributing to work that supports local authorities and citizens across Ireland.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate:

• Organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

• The ability to identify issues and contribute to practical solutions.

• The ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.

• A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and maintaining accuracy, and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

• Initiative and flexibility, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.

• Proficiency in IT and the effective use of digital systems, records, and reporting tools.

• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Provide administrative and operational support that contributes to the effective delivery of team objectives, projects, and work programmes.

• Support the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, including tracking progress, maintaining records, and identifying issues requiring attention.

• Prepare, review and quality assure correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other documentation as required.

• Organise and service meetings, working groups and committees, including the preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up actions.

• Collate and present management information to support reporting, planning and informed decision-making.

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve records management, filing and information systems, making effective use of technology and digital tools.

• Apply organisational policies, procedures, and governance requirements, promoting consistency, compliance, and best practice.

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues, local authorities, service providers, and other stakeholders.

• Supervise and support staff where assigned (up to Grade 4 or equivalent), ensuring work is delivered effectively and in accordance with agreed standards.

Essential Requirements

1. Character

Candidates shall be of good character.

2. Health

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

3. Education, Training and Experience

Candidates must, by the closing date for receipt of completed applications, be able to demonstrate the competencies set out in the LGMA Competency Framework (see Appendices in the Candidate Information Booklet) and must have:

(A) Obtained 5 passes in the Leaving Certificate Examination / Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (Higher or Ordinary Level), including Grade D / Pass or higher in 5 subjects (or in 4 subjects if Irish is included), or a comparable standard in an equivalent examination.

AND

Obtained a Grade C or higher at Higher Level (or Honours) in at least 3 subjects in that examination (or in 2 subjects where Irish and/or one of the following subjects is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics).

One of the subjects passed must be Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics.

OR

(B) Obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination.

OR

(C) Hold a recognised third-level qualification at NFQ Level 7 or higher.

Desirable Requirements

The following requirements are desirable but not essential:

• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of the Irish local government sector.

• Experience working in a busy administrative or operational environment.

• Experience working as part of a team.

• Interpersonal and relationship-management skills.