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Activities Coordinator – Ave Maria Nursing Home Location: Mayo Reports to: Nursing Home Manager / Director of Nursing Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Job Overview Client is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Coordinator to plan, deliver and evaluate a varied programme of recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for residents. This role is central to enhancing residents’ quality of life, promoting independence, and supporting their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Key Responsibilities Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Health Care Assistants
Role: Health Care Assistants HCA Responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to: Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Director of Nursing
Job Title: Director of Nursing Location: Ave Maria Nursing Home, Tooreen, Co. Mayo Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week) Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), bonus structure, free parking, paid breaks, on-site meals, 24 days annual leave About Us: Ave Maria Nursing Home is a leading private nursing home dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of nursing and clinical care, ensuring the dignity, respect, and well-being of all residents. Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our clinical team and ensure the highest quality of care for our residents. Reporting directly to the Directors, the successful candidate will oversee the nursing and healthcare services in accordance with the Health Act 2007, HIQA regulations, and best practice standards. This is a leadership role requiring strategic planning, team management, and a commitment to continuous improvement in resident care. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management: If you are a dedicated nursing professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for elderly care, we would love to hear from you! Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Early Years Educators
A leading purpose-built childcare facility between Castlebar, Claremorris and Ballinrobe is looking for Full Time Early Years Educators - Fetac Level 5 - 8. Rewarding roles in a supportive team. Location: Ballyglass Community Childcare Centre, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Benefits include; Hourly rate starting at €17.79/hr. Deadline for applications: 24th October Ballyglass Community Childcare Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Part-Time Chef
A leading purpose-built childcare facility between Castlebar, Claremorris and Ballinrobe is looking for a Part-Time Chef. Mon – Wed, 24 hrs per week Hourly Rate: €15.50/hr. Deadline for applications: 24th October. Ballyglass Community Childcare Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
HR Administrator
PORTWEST , a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position HR Administrator based in Westport, Co. Mayo on a full-time permanent basis, reporting to the People Operations Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,100 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand. JOB SUMMARY: As the HR Administrator, you will support the daily operations of the Global HR team who support our HQ in Westport, our Global Warehouses & Offices, and our Global Sales Team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Account Manager
Position Title : Field Sales Account Manager Location: Galway/Mayo/Sligo/Donegal/Longford/Roscommon/Leitrim/Cavan. Reports to: Area Manager Direct Reports: 0 Scope: Wella Professionals ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. The Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and GHD. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com THE ROLE At Wella we want to be the best partner salons could have, to help them realise their ambitions, their dreams and achieve every success, so whatever salons want to achieve, we’re always there for them. Our Wella Account Managers have overall responsibility for business growth within their territory of 120-150 accounts. Success will be achieved through a highly disciplined journey planning, visiting a combination of existing and prospective accounts daily (an average of 11 calls per day). You will take a consultative approach with our salon partners to grow their business leveraging our portfolio of products and services to delight their customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Link Worker
Roles and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work as part of a TESS integrated approach to support attendance, participation, retention and progression. The community link worker will be responsible for building relationships with Traveller, Roma and school communities and will work with a number of stakeholders to identify need and supports. This will include supporting children and young people and their families at key transition points, promoting a culture of inclusion in schools and facilitating positive communication and engagement between schools, families and communities to support the learning environment for Traveller and Roma children and young people and those at risk of educational disadvantage to improve their educational outcomes. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Schools or any other nominated person of MSL ETB and will also have reporting responsibilities to the TESS TRES team. The community link workers will engage with existing organisations and services such as Traveller and Roma organisations, youth services and projects and community organisations, Home School Community Liaison (HSCL), School Completion Programme (SCP), Educational Welfare Service (EWS) and National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) as relevant to implement local responses to the needs of Traveller and Roma children, young people and families. This will include supporting activities that are relevant to the implementation of the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy in line with national targets and timelines. The responsibilities of the Community Link Worker will include but are not limited to the following: • Building trusting relationships with Traveller and/or Roma children, young people, families, organisations and communities. • Working in partnership with key stakeholders including the whole school community, local Traveller and/or Roma organisations and community workers, including those under education or related disciplines, to identify local needs and provide linkages to available supports and initiatives. • Supporting children, young people and their families at key transition points e.g. moving from early years to primary, from primary to post-primary and between years moving from Junior cycle to Senior cycle with a specific focus on increasing retention to Leaving Certificate and transition to further education, training and employment opportunities. • Working with the integrated services operating under TESS which includes SCP, HSCLs, EWOs, at a local level to achieve progress on local education concerns and the priority education actions contained in the TRES which includes improved participation and retention in school. • Promoting and supporting positive participation, communication and engagement between home, school and the community to enhance attendance, participation and engagement, retention, progression and educational outcomes for children and young people. • Monitoring school attendance and other relevant indicators and engaging with the appropriate supports to plan for improved attendance. • Increasing awareness amongst the communities of the rights and obligations of parents/guardians and schools. • Supporting schools and communities to foster an inclusive and ambitious culture with an anti-racism and intercultural approach in and out of school through initiatives that have been successful in the STAR Pilot project. • Providing feedback and input to team meetings and evaluations, preparing progress reports for the Director of Schools/Delegated Officer and TESS TRES team which feed into the overall reporting on TRES progress and objectives including improving access, participation and outcomes. • Following policies and procedures prescribed by MSL ETB in relation to child safeguarding and other matters. • Participating in continuous professional development and training as required for the role. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Professional Qualifications and Experience: • A relevant qualification in Youth Work, Community Work, Education, Social Care, Psychology or a related field (QQI Level 7 minimum) or a minimum of three years direct work experience with Travellers and/or Roma in an education or youth setting. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and listening), with the ability to engage young people from diverse backgrounds. • Good knowledge of the Irish education system and understanding of working within a school environment with a proven interest in youth work or community development. • Experience of working with Travellers and/or Roma with a good knowledge of the issues and concerns faced by these communities. • Second relevant language beneficial e.g. Romani, Czech. • Ability to work at an individual, team and community level including across a multidisciplinary setting. • Good I.T. skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Note: • Must be willing to work outside normal office hours as necessary. • Full clean Irish Driving Licence as travel will be a feature of this role. • Garda vetting will apply. • Applications from members of the Traveller and Roma communities are especially welcome. Key Competencies: Leadership Potential: • Is flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change. • Contributes to the development of policies in own area and the broader Department/Organisation. • Seeks to understand the implications of taking a particular position on issues and how interdependencies need to be addressed in a logical and consistent way. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: • Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing roles. • Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues. • Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances. • Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing. Administrative, Organisational and Decision Making Skills: • Ability to use previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions. • Ability to prioritise work and multi-task based on deadlines and demands. • Is resourceful and creative, generating original approaches when solving problems and making decisions. Delivery of Results: • Taking responsibility and accountability for the delivery of agreed objectives. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively. • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer service, for internal and external customers. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development: • Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/Organisation and effectively communicates this to others. • Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work. • Focuses on self-development, striving to improve performance. Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values: • Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectives. • Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and high demands. • Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon. • Ensures that customers are at the heart of all services provided. • Upholds high standards of honesty, ethics and integrity. The Office: This is an 18-month, fixed-term position, 35 hours per week (option to be filled by one full-time worker or two part-time workers sharing the role). The successful candidate must be willing to work outside normal office hours, as necessary. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an officer of MSLETB, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an officer of MSLETB or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of MSLETB or which might be inconsistent with discharge of his or her duties as a MSLETB Officer. Probation: The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSL ETB’s Probationary Policy. Salary: The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Salary Scale is in accordance with Circular Letter 0052/2025. Salary scale and entry point on this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Education & Youth. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. €41,899 - €57,011 per year. Sick Leave: Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation and Department of Education & Youth sick leave circulars. Annual Leave: The annual leave allowance for the position of Community Link Worker is 28 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Location/Base: The initial location for the position of Community Link Worker will be Ballina, Co Mayo. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements. Business Travel: When absent from home and headquarters on duty, appropriate travelling expenses and subsistence allowances will be paid subject to the normal Civil Service regulations. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retiree, under that scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Education Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers Circular 102/2007: The Department of Education introduced an Early Retirement Scheme for Teachers. It is a condition of the Early Retirement Scheme that with the exception of the situations set out in paragraphs 10.2 and 10.3 of the relevant circular, and with those exceptions only, if a teacher accepts early retirement under Strands 1, 2 or 3 of this scheme and is subsequently employed in any capacity in any area of the public sector, payment of pension to that person under the scheme will immediately cease. Pension payments will, however, be resumed on the ending of such employment or on the person’s 60th birthday, whichever is the later, but on resumption, the pension will be based on the person’s actual reckonable service as a teacher (i.e. the added years previously granted will not be taken into account in the calculation of the pension payment). Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Scheme (VRS). It is conditions of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme are not eligible for re-employment in the public sector or in the wider Public Service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years. People who availed of the VER are not eligible to compete in this competition. People who availed of VRS scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which has been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payment to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009-2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility). Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.
Technical Agricultural Officer
Background The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is to serve the government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits. The agri-food sector encompasses all primary agriculture, forestry and the food processing industry, including seafood. The Department has a wide and diverse customer base which includes farmers, consumers, food processers and other commercial operators, those involved in sea fishing, forestry, bioenergy, research as well as EU institutions, other State Bodies and special interest groups. The Department’s mission is encapsulated in the following four goals: • Agri-Food and Fisheries Policy, Development and Trade: Progressing, in collaboration with relevant sectors and State Bodies, the further development of the agri-food and marine sector including the achievement of Food Vison 2030 targets. • Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare and Plant Health: Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, consumer protection, animal health and welfare and plant health. • Rural Economy, Marine and Environment: Promoting economic, social and environmentally sustainable farming, fishing and forestry. • Effective Delivery of Schemes and Services: Further enhance our human and technological capabilities to provide effective and responsive services for all clients. DAFM is now recruiting suitably qualified, committed individuals for the role of Technical Agricultural Officer (TAO). These roles offer the successful candidates a satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. The work of a TAO will directly impact public health, contribute to the betterment of society, the well-being of animals and the wider agricultural sector which incorporates fisheries, forestry and the marine. Some of the benefits of working as a Technical Agricultural Officer in DAFM include: • Competitive salary starting at €31,774 with yearly increments for satisfactory performance, rising to €56,482 after a number of years in the grade; • Public Sector pension; • 22 days of annual leave per year, rising to 26 days after a number of years in the grade; • Subject to business needs and a satisfactory probationary period; • Flexible working with a commitment to work-life balance and a family-friendly workplace (including work-sharing arrangements and a wide variety of special leave options); • Access to Shorter Working Year Scheme; • Facility to apply for career breaks; • Learning and development opportunities; • Cycle to work scheme; • Access to Public Service Credit Union; • Tax saver public transport pass; • Opportunities for promotion through internal, inter-departmental & open competitions. The Role TAOs are essential members of the DAFM team, and they can be assigned to areas such as horticulture, plant health, forestry, animal health, animal welfare, food science/safety and engineering. Successful candidates will be entrusted with critical responsibilities related to various services, controls, schemes and programmes operated by DAFM and will play a vital role in safeguarding animal welfare, public health, animal health and plant health. In addition, they will also ensure the smooth functioning of various EU payment schemes. TAOs must have a good knowledge and understanding of these services, controls, schemes, and programmes to ensure they are conducted to the required standard. Key Duties and Responsibilities of the role The following are some key duties and responsibilities associated with the role: • Interacting with the public/customers on schemes and services; • Supervising and/or monitoring activities of food and feed business operators and ensuring compliance with all regulations; • Carrying out farm controls and operator checks required under national and EU legislation; • Dealing with animal welfare, public health and animal health (including disease control) in line with legislative requirements; and • Carrying out a range of other duties e.g. certification duties, crop evaluation, fisheries, forestry, pesticide control, poultry & eggs and wildlife duties Please Note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. From time to time, other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned. Working Environment Depending on the area assigned, TAOs may be required to work in industrial conditions, e.g. meat plants and rendering plants or may be required to carry out both office and outdoor duties (e.g. farm inspections). Please Note: TAOs may be assigned work in more than one work area of DAFM depending on seasonal and geographical demands. They may also be required to transfer to other locations and work areas on a temporary basis. Training and Development On-the-job training will be provided in the various work areas. Facilities are also provided for attendance at courses, conferences, etc., relating to the role. Successful candidates will have access to coaching, mentoring and leadership development along with other supports to enable them to develop and enhance their profession procurement competencies and skills and grow in their career. DAFM has in place a performance management development system (PMDS) in conformity with the general policy of the Civil Service. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) among staff is encouraged and supported, including participation in accredited training and development programmes/courses to support and develop themselves and the work of the Department. Attendance at relevant external lectures/conferences/seminars relating to the role may also facilitated. Health and Safety, Special Equipment and Facilities TAOs must comply with the duties of employees as defined under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. They must also comply in full with all safety, health and welfare directions, policies and instructions issued by DAFM either centrally or by their line manager. Special equipment, as required, will be provided by DAFM to carry out the various duties of the role. All staff are provided with the necessary training including health and safety training and the necessary personal protective clothing for the tasks to be carried out. Familiarity with the equipment and procedures is not necessary as training is provided. Personal protective clothing must be worn as directed. Vacancies Candidates who are successful in this competition will be placed on a panel, in order of merit from which vacancies that arise during the lifetime of the panel will be filled. These vacancies may be in any of the Department’s offices/locations throughout the country. It is not expected that appointments will be made from this panel after February 2028. The list overleaf provides an overview of locations where Technical Agricultural Officers may support the work of the Department. Please note that this list is subject to change in response to the business needs of the Department and consequently it is not guaranteed that vacancies will arise in some of the below locations during the lifetime of this competition. Candidates who are successful at interview stage and are placed on the panel will be contacted by DAFM to ascertain the location(s) where they would be willing to be take up duty as a TAO. Temporary Vacancies In the event that temporary vacancies for this role arise during the lifetime of the Order of Merit, the Department reserves the right to offer such temporary posts on the basis of the results of this competition. Candidates who accept such a temporary post retain their placing on the Order of Merit and the acceptance of such a temporary appointment in no way interferes with the normal process of appointing candidates to permanent posts that may arise. Essential Candidates must have: On or before Thursday, 30th October 2025 a Level 6 Award in Agriculture on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) OR hold a qualification at minimum Level 6 or higher on the NFQ*. *Candidates who anticipate that they will be entitled to have, by 30th November 2025, at the latest, the qualification(s) outlined above may also apply. Please note: If the required qualification is not obtained or cannot be produced when requested by publicjobs/DAFM, your application for the role will receive no further consideration. Practical experience and strong knowledge of Irish agriculture and/or the Irish agri-food sector. The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. The ability to be adaptable and resilient. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Good written and verbal communication skills including good report writing skills and a high level of accuracy. Demonstrated experience of operating successfully both independently and in a team environment. Good IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel. On date of job offer, a current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland and/or have ready access to a car. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance in this role. Desirable • A qualification in an area relating to agri-food production such as horticulture, plant health, forestry, animal health, animal welfare or food science/safety or engineering. • Knowledge of regulatory/control systems for Irish agri-food production. • Knowledge of public health and food safety. Please note: Qualifications/eligibility may not be confirmed until the final stage of the process, therefore, those candidates who do not possess the essential requirements, on or by the dates as specified, and proceed with their application are putting themselves to unnecessary effort/expense and will not be offered a position from this competition. The onus is on the candidate to ensure they fulfil the eligibility requirements as set out. publicjobs reserves the right to deem an applicant ineligible at any stage if it is apparent that the candidate does not hold the required eligibility/qualifications e.g. from the submitted application form. Candidates who are unable to demonstrate that they hold/will hold the required qualification(s) by the deadline specified may be withdrawn from the competition at any stage. An invitation to tests, interview or any element of the selection process is not acceptance of eligibility. Candidates who are placed on a panel and come under consideration for a position will be required to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility, including qualifications. Please be aware that candidates must provide evidence of their Official Award from the associated Awarding Body upon request. Academic results transcripts do not constitute an Official Award. The onus is on candidates to have this information available if requested by publicjobs/DAFM. Selection Process The selection process for this competition may include one or more of the following: • Online assessments/tests • shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application against set criteria based on the requirements of the position • a competitive preliminary interview • pre-recorded video interview • completion of online questionnaire(s) • report-writing exercise or other exercises • presentation or other exercises • a final competitive interview • remote interview • work sample/role play/media exercise and/or any other tests or exercises that may be deemed appropriate Shortlisting The number of applications received for a position generally exceeds that required to fill existing and future vacancies. While a candidate may meet the eligibility requirements of the competition, if the numbers applying are such that it would not be practical to interview everyone, publicjobs may decide that a smaller number will be invited to the next stage of the selection process. publicjobs provides for the employment of a shortlisting process to select a group who, based on an examination of the application forms, appear to be the most suitable for the position. This is not to suggest that other candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates who, based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. During shortlisting, an expert board will examine the application forms against agreed shortlisting criteria which are based on the requirements of the position. The standard of content of each application submitted may also be assessed during this process. Where a competition attracts a large number of eligible candidates, the shortlisting process will apply a scored assessment of the information provided on the application form. A rank order of candidates will then be created and based on that ranking candidates will be invited to the next stage of the process in groups/batches, with those candidates ranked highest invited initially. Subsequent groups/batches may be invited to the next stage of the selection process over the lifetime of the competition on a demand led basis, if required. The shortlisting criteria may include both essential and desirable criteria specified for the position, and it is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your qualifications/experience in your application. The onus is on candidates to complete the application form fully and accurately. For certain competitions, candidates may be required to undertake online assessment tests and will be shortlisted in accordance with their ranking in these tests. Applicants must successfully compete and be placed highest on the order of merit to be considered for advancement to the next stage of a multistage selection process, which may include a shortlisting exercise as described above. The number to be invited forward at each stage will be determined from time to time by publicjobs. Pre-Employment Checks Should your place on the panel be reached and you come under consideration for a position, DAFM will carry out several pre-employment checks which must be completed before a candidate is deemed suitable for appointment. These checks are carried out to satisfy DAFM that the candidate satisfies all necessary requirements. Prior to assigning/recommending a candidate for appointment to a position, DAFM will make all such enquiries necessary to determine the suitability and eligibility of that candidate. These checks include an evaluation of Citizenship, Health & Character, Garda Vetting & Security Clearance and Reference Checks. Where Citizenship, Health & Character, Garda Vetting and Reference Checks are unsatisfactory or cannot be obtained, DAFM reserves the right to disqualify a candidate from any further consideration of appointment or termination of your employment where an appointment has already been made. Candidates with Disabilities Attracting candidates from all sectors of society to ensure accessible routes to career opportunities is a key priority of publicjobs. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates. If you have a disability or need reasonable accommodations made during the selection process, (e.g. for interview, assessments or exercises), we strongly encourage you to share this with us so that we can ensure you get the support you need. Reasonable accommodation in our selection process refers to adjustments and practical changes which would enable a disabled candidate to have an equitable opportunity for this competition. We can provide accommodations for any stage of the process, including online assessments, interviews or exercises. Examples of adjustments we provide include the use of assistive technology, extra time, scribes and/or readers or a range of other accommodations. Please be assured that having a disability or requiring adjustments will not impact on your progress in the selection process; you will not be at a disadvantage if you disclose your disability or requirements to us. Your disability and/or adjustments will be kept entirely confidential. Should you be successful, the disclosure of a disability for this stage of the process will not be passed onto the employing department unless you request that we do so. If you indicate on your application form that you require reasonable accommodations, you will have the following option: A. If you have been provided with reasonable accommodations from publicjobs in the last three years, you should input the details of the most recent competition for which you were assigned accommodations along with your Candidate ID. OR B. You will need to upload a psychologist/medical report as part of your application, which details your disability/requirements. We require a report to better understand your disability and requirements. The report, in addition to your request, helps us determine what accommodations may be suitable for you, in the selection process. The reports will only be shared with our Assessment Services Unit. In the report, it is useful for us to see the outcome of any diagnostic tests conducted by your psychologist/doctor, and their summary of recommendations in relation to your requirements. You may redact (block out) parts of medical reports/psychologist’s reports that you feel are sensitive or unnecessary for the decision to make reasonable adjustments. Please do not email your medical/psychologist’s report to us – it should be uploaded directly to your online application. If you are unable to provide a medical/psychologist report at the time of application, you should go ahead and submit your application as we can facilitate you uploading your report at a later stage. However, if we do not receive the medical/psychologist report within 5 working days of the closing date (i.e by 6th November), it will not be possible to provide the accommodations requested for the online testing stage. Review and Complaint Procedures under the Code of Practice for Appointments to Positions in the Civil and Public Service The following information applies to the aspects of the competition for which publicjobs is responsible which includes all assessment and selection activity up to and including the final interview.
