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The following reflects the typical duties you may be required to undertake, if appointed as a Clerical Officer in the RSA: • General clerical work for example filing, photocopying, answering or making telephone calls, dealing with emails, etc. under the supervision of a designated manager. • Supporting line managers and colleagues in the delivery of a quality service to all of our stakeholders. • Working as part of a team in delivering services, working with colleagues across the organisation on working groups or project teams in meeting strategic or corporate objectives. • Communicating and dealing with the public or customers for example responding to queries and providing information face to face, by telephone or via email or correspondence. • Providing the highest quality standards in customer service. • Using Information Technology on a daily basis for example word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and internet. • Maintaining high quality records in a thorough and organised manner. • Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard. • Approaching work in a careful and methodical manner, displaying accuracy at all times. • Adhering to all relevant public health guidance and measures in place within the office environment to ensure the safety of all staff. • Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures in place for safe working within the workplace or when working from home. • Adhering to all RSA policies and procedures, engaging with management in the roll out of strategic objectives and transformation projects. • Any other duties deemed appropriate. • In certain instances, positions may arise where specialist skills or experience is required for example accounts, language skills, etc. Suitable candidates may be selected for the purpose of filling such vacancies. Key Skills Clerical Officers will be required to be proficient in the following areas: • Proficiency in Information Technology such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. • Sound judgement and excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical thinking and interpersonal skills. 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 them from time to time by management and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Essential Requirements On the closing date of Wednesday, 11 March 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy all of the following requirements: • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. • Have a good general level of education. • Previous relevant work experience, preferably in a customer service office environment. • Appropriate level and experience of relevant Information and Communications Technology skills, for example proficiency in Word, Excel and email. • Be at least 17 years of age on or before 11 March 2026. • Fulfil citizenship, health and character requirements. • Ensure that they meet the criteria regarding Public and Civil Service Redundancy or Ill Health Retirement Schemes. Desirable Requirements but Not Essential It would be a decided advantage for candidates to have some or all of the following: • Additional education. • Proficiency in the Irish language. Key Competencies for Effective Performance at this Level • Teamwork • Information Management and Processing • Delivery of Results • Customer Service and Communication • Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development Positions Requiring Specialist Irish Language Skills The RSA is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals) may be filled from this competition. In this regard, individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, for example interview and or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, that is demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self assessment framework. Salary Scale Based on a 41.25 hours per week gross or 35 hours net, successful candidates will be paid on the Clerical Officer PPC scale (Pay Adjustments Updated 01 February 2026, Circular 07/2026). Point 1 €605.69 Point 2 €639.04 Point 3 €647.53 Point 4 €664.05 Point 5 €688.44 Point 6 €712.80 Point 7 €737.14 Point 8 €754.87 Point 9 €774.99 Point 10 €798.31 Point 11 €814.74 Point 12 €837.85 Point 13 €860.81 Point 14 (Maximum) €896.63 Long Service Increment 1 €924.78 Long Service Increment 2 €949.31 Long Service Increment 1 is payable after 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum. Long Service Increment 2 is payable after 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum. Once you reach the maximum point of the scale, you must complete a further 3 years of satisfactory service to qualify for Long Service Increment 1. After another 3 years at Long Service Increment 1, you will progress to Long Service Increment 2. Salary is paid weekly. The Authority operates a contributory pension scheme. Personal Pension Contribution Scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6 April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Candidates should note that entry will be at Point 1 of the above scale and will not be subject to negotiation. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Probation Candidates must satisfactorily complete a 12 month probationary period before a permanent appointment can be confirmed. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance will be 22 working days rising to 23 after 5 years service. This leave is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Medical A candidate who is not already in permanent employment of the Authority will be required, prior to appointment, to pass a medical examination by a doctor nominated by the Authority. The Authority bears the cost of this examination. Superannuation and Retirement The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Road Safety Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee. Full details of the scheme are available at the Single Public Service Pension Scheme website. (a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme which commenced from 1 January 2013 (Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 refers). Under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Minimum pension age is 66 years, but this will rise to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes. (b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the parent organisation’s pension scheme and the pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the parent organisation. (c) An individual who was a member of a pre existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the Road Safety Authority’s existing Staff Superannuation Scheme. (d) Appointee’s status for superannuation purposes At the time of being offered an appointment, the Road Safety Authority, in consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment in light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of the appointee’s status. The following points should be noted. Pension Accrual A 40 year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40 year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in previous public service employment. Pension Abatement The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement or the Health Service Executive Voluntary Early Retirement or Voluntary Redundancy Schemes which render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Ill Health Retirement Where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill health, his or 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. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement Retirees under the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement, as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12 of 2009, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector and therefore may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular 7 of 2010 This circular introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes. Persons availing of these schemes are subject to restrictions on re employment in the public service, with specific conditions and time periods applying. Eligibility to Compete Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. A citizen of the United Kingdom. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons. A non European Economic Area citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. Please note that a 50 TEU permission, which is a replacement for Stamp 4 EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent. To qualify, candidates must be eligible by the date of any job offer. It is important that candidates list their previous civil or public service employment if they have availed of a voluntary redundancy or retirement scheme and or are in receipt of an ill health retirement pension. Failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28 June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1 June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in relation to ex gratia Redundancy Payments 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 for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter the consent of the Minister will be required prior to re employment. Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular Letter LG(P) 06 of 2013 This circular introduced a Voluntary Redundancy Scheme for Local Authorities. In accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement on Redundancy Payments to Public Servants dated 28 June 2012, persons availing of this scheme will not be eligible for re employment in any Public Service body for a period of 2 years from their date of departure under the scheme.
Executive Officer
In order to be effective in the role of an Executive Officer in the RSA, candidates need to be: • Interested in public affairs and committed to the concept of public service. • Capable of planning and organising people and resources to meet goals, targets and objectives. • Understanding and sensitive in dealing with others, and persuasive when communicating in general. • Interested in making sure all tasks are completed to a very high standard. • Willing to share ideas and information with people, with the purpose of achieving a particular result. • Interested in working as part of a team. • Capable of presenting written material in a clear, concise, comprehensive and convincing manner. • Fully committed to achieving quality results. • Capable of using initiative as and when appropriate. A central requirement of the role will be to manage a team of Clerical Officers. Management of the team will include the following: • Planning and organising people and resources to meet goals, targets and objectives. • Using the available data analysis tools to regularly measure the output of the team. • Conducting regular quality checks on outputs of the team. • Regularly conducting file management reviews. • Reviewing the work of the team and providing feedback and mentoring. • Providing regular, timely feedback to staff, including feedback from senior management. • Setting performance goals and conducting regular reviews against goals. • Monitoring team members adherence to the RSA values and processes. • Managing the RSA probation process for relevant staff. • Collaborating effectively with other teams and business units in your organisation to ensure the delivery of high quality work in a timely manner. • Supervising, training, coordinating and coaching team members. • Implementing organisational plans with staff in the team. 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 them from time to time by management and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Essential Requirements On the closing date of Thursday, 19 March 2026, to be eligible for consideration, a candidate must satisfy all of the following requirements: Hold a qualification that, in the opinion of the RSA, is of a standard in terms of both level and volume of learning that is of at least an equivalent or higher standard, that is a qualification that is equal to the established Leaving Certificate examination or full Level 5 Major Award or above on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland National Framework of Qualifications, or have relevant experience in a managerial role. Have excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrate that they possess the skills and competencies identified as necessary for the role as set out in Appendix 1. Desirable Requirements but Not Essential It would be a decided advantage for candidates to have some or all of the following: • Demonstrable knowledge and appreciation of the statutory, governance and policy framework within which the RSA operates. • A successful track record of working on their own initiative and as part of a team. • Proficiency in the Irish language. Key Competencies for Effective Performance at this Level • Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • People Management • Analysis and Decision Making • Delivery of Results • Interpersonal and Communication Skills Positions Requiring Specialist Irish Language Skills The RSA is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that vacancies arising which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals) may be filled from this competition. In this regard, individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who indicate their interest and who are successful at the final selection stages will be required to undergo certain assessments through Irish, for example interview and or written test, prior to being considered for such a position. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, that is demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self assessment framework. Salary Scale Based on a 41.25 hours per week gross or 35 hours net, successful candidates will be paid on the Executive Officer PPC scale (Pay Adjustments Updated 01 February 2026, Circular 07/2026): Point 1 €38,419 Point 2 €40,360 Point 3 €41,456 Point 4 €43,594 Point 5 €45,510 Point 6 €47,364 Point 7 €49,211 Point 8 €51,024 Point 9 €52,890 Point 10 €54,749 Point 11 €56,722 Point 12 (Maximum) €58,044 Long Service Increment 1 €59,928 Long Service Increment 2 €62,601 Long Service Increment 1 is payable after 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum. Long Service Increment 2 is payable after 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum. Probation Candidates must satisfactorily complete a 12 month probationary period before a permanent appointment can be confirmed. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance will be 23 days rising to 24 days after 5 years service and to 25 days after 10 years service. This leave is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. Medical A candidate who is not already in permanent employment of the Authority will be required, prior to appointment, to pass a medical examination by a doctor nominated by the Authority. The Authority bears the cost of this examination. Superannuation and Retirement The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Road Safety Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee. Full details of the scheme are available at the Single Public Service Pension Scheme website. (a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme which commenced from 1 January 2013 (Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 refers). Under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Minimum pension age is 66 years, but this will rise to 67 and 68 in line with State Pension age changes. (b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the parent organisation’s pension scheme and the pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the parent organisation. (c) An individual who was a member of a pre existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the Road Safety Authority’s existing Staff Superannuation Scheme. (d) Appointee’s status for superannuation purposes At the time of being offered an appointment, the Road Safety Authority, in consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of the appointee’s status. The following points should be noted: Pension Accrual A 40 year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40 year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in previous public service employment. Pension Abatement The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement or the Health Service Executive Voluntary Early Retirement or Voluntary Redundancy Schemes which, as outlined below, render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill Health Retirement Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill health, his or 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. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12 of 2009 that retirees 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 Health and Children Circular 7 of 2010 The Department of Health Circular 7 of 2010 dated 1 November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes. It is a condition of the Voluntary Early Retirement scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re employment in the public health 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 the Voluntary Redundancy Scheme, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Eligibility to Compete Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The European Economic Area consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. A citizen of the United Kingdom. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons. A non European Economic Area citizen who has a Stamp 4 permission or a Stamp 5 permission. Please note that a 50 TEU permission, which is a replacement for Stamp 4 EUFAM after Brexit, is acceptable as a Stamp 4 equivalent.
Machine Repair Assistant
Machine Repair Assistant to join our expanding workshop team. This role will involve the use of machinery and equipment and will include physical exertion (manual handling etc.) on a daily basis. This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs. Interview process will include a practical test of your experience with machinery. Position: Machine Repair Assistant Reporting to: Workshop Repair Manager Location: Maynooth Duties Include: Training & Development: At SAP Landscapes we believe that our most important asset is our people. That is why we like to promote from within and develop employees to progress further in their career. As a Mechanic / Fitter you have the potential to develop your skills and experience in a fast-paced environment with a team of experts in their field. SAP Landscapes are an equal opportunities employer.
Assistant Staff Officer
1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. 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. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of applications: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard CONFINED COMPETITION: (iv) Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly where applicable and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: Panel A. 50% confined to employees of the sector being all Local Authorities & Regional Assembly (where applicable) Panel B. 30% open competition Panel C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. More details below at No. 10 (iii) (v) Hold a valid work permit if required* *All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The position of Assistant Staff Officer is a first level position in the middle management structure in the Council. An Assistant Staff Officer in the Council is required to be an effective, participative member of a team and may be required to supervise staff, manage the distribution of work and may also be required to provide one to one coaching and training for junior staff members. An Assistant Staff Officer will generally be required to act in a front line post in relation to the provision of customer service. An Assistant Staff Officer would be expected to be computer literate with a good knowledge/understanding of I.T. Systems including Microsoft Office. The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: In the context of key duties and responsibilities for the post of Assistant Staff Officer, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies: • knowledge of policies in relation to staff matters • experience of preparing reports and correspondence • have the ability to supervise staff. • have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have excellent ITC skills and demonstrated experience of using all Microsoft packages. • understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens. • have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained. • be motivated to achieve maximum performance. • demonstrate excellent clerical / administrative experience in an office-based environment. • have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision. • clear and realistic views of future trends and strategic direction of local government JOB SPECIFICATION 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. 2. SALARY: €36,113 - €38,240 - €41,259 - €43,241 - €44,975 - €46,653 - €48,917 - €50,557 - €52,239 - €53,829 (1st LSI) - €55,460 (2nd LSI) (rates as at 01/02/2026) In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority 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 services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, 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. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the post include the following: • To support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational matters. • To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and line managers in other sections, and customers in relation to operational matters for their section or area of work. • To prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as necessary. • Use all technology and equipment as required. • To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • To provide assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. • To ensure high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional and courteous and timely manner. • To support the line manager to communicate, implement, and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • To supervise employees within their team or programmes of work within their area of responsibility, providing support to team members or colleagues as required and through participation in the Performance Management Development System. • To complete all essential training successfully. • To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. • To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. • To deputise for the line manager or equivalent. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The duties shall be such as shall be assigned by the local authority from time to time, and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other local authority. 5. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week. 6. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Assistant Staff Officer is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 7. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority in Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation; b) Such period shall be one year. c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 8. LOCATION & RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign Employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice 9. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f. A non EEA citizen who is the parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (usually Stamp 4). 10. RECRUITMENT: Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulation, 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: i. Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or behalf of the Local Authority. The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the competency skill sets identified for the position of Assistant Staff Officer as outlined above. Candidates will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of the key duties and responsibilities for this role. Please note that the interview may be held in person or on online. ii. DLRCC reserves its right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Following receipt of all applications, job applicants may be shortlisted for assessment based on the extent to which they meet the criteria from the job description and / or where it would not be practical to interview all applicants. Aptitude Testing may in some circumstances be used to facilitate the shortlisting process. If required, the testing will be performed through a 3rd party provider and submission of an application for employment is regarded as consent to share your information for the purposes of short-listing and recruitment. Your information will be provided for the sole purpose of shortlisting suitable candidates and for no other purpose. Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Council will ensure any 3rd party fully complies with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form and also to demonstrate sufficient evidence of the competencies required for this position under each competency heading which are detailed above. Short-listing does not suggest that 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. Short-listing may take the form of Desk-top Short-listing, Aptitude Test and/or Preliminary Interview or combinations thereof. iii. If a candidate wishes to appeal either a short-listing or interview board decision, they must do so within five working days of being notified of this decision. The appeal must clearly state the grounds of appeal which must be emailed to The Appeals Officer recruitment@dlrcoco.ie, the HR Department will evaluate the grounds of the appeal. If grounds for an appeal are not upheld, HR Management will notify the candidate in writing of this outcome and no further action will be taken. If the grounds upon which the appeal is made are upheld, the HR Department will notify the candidate of this outcome and corrective action will be taken. The decision of the HR Department on the appeal is final. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year reckoned from the date of the formation of the panel unless extended. Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: A. 50% confined to employees of the sector* B. 30% open C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. *The sector includes all Local Authorities and Regional Assembly (where applicable). Staff who are not existing employees of these local authorities or regional assembly (where applicable) are not eligible to apply for competitions confined to the sector or to the local authorities i.e. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly (where applicable), and external candidates. Please Note: All Candidates applying for inclusion on Panel B must include full details of their educational qualifications (subjects taken & grades achieved) Panel C (Confined to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council only. An employee of an individual local authority or regional assembly may be on all three panels, (Panel A, B & C). An employee of the sector (all local authorities and the regional assemblies where applicable) may be on two of the three panels, (Panel A & B). An applicant who is not employed in the sector may be on one panel, (Panel B). The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall order of merit. v. The Local Authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. vi. An applicant who withdraws their application at any stage of the competition will not be permitted to re-enter the competition at a later stage.
Night Watchperson
About Fingal County Council Fingal is a highly attractive place to live, work, visit and do business. It comprises a geographical area of 450 sq.km stretching from Balbriggan in the north, to Blanchardstown in the west and to Howth in the east. The area is defined by the diversity of its landscape and settlement patterns with rural, urban and suburban locations all rolled into one county. There is 88kms of coastline, three large protected estuaries and salt marsh habitats and 13 major beaches. Fingal County Council is one of the county’s major local employers and currently employs approximately 1,600 staff. The Council is mandated to deliver a diverse range of functions and services which can be broadly described under the headings of the provision of physical and social infrastructure, housing, economic and tourism development, community development, recreation and amenity services and the management of the planning and environmental regulatory framework. The role of the County Council as provided for in law is to represent, lead and serve the communities of Fingal. 1. The Role The overall purpose of the role is to assist in the provision of security at Council premises/property in Swords Balbriggan Operations. 2. Duties The successful candidate will be required to carry out all duties as assigned from time to time. The duties will include but are not limited to the following: - Patrolling premises/property at regular intervals, - Alerting Gardaí and management of incidents of intrusion, - Furnishing written reports in relation to unusual occurrences, - Operating security alarms/equipment, monitoring CCTV systems and reporting any faults with same - Assuming personal responsibility for own safety at work, - Working collaboratively with other staff, - Dealing effectively and courteously with customers. 3. Qualifications and Requirements of the Post CHARACTER Each candidate must be of good character. HEALTH Candidates shall 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. Candidates must on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms have: - Each candidate must have attained a standard of education not less than secondary school pass junior certificate or equivalent, - Have experience in or have worked in the security business - Hold a current safe pass card. - Full clean driving license 4. Particulars of Employment The employment is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable employees of a local authority will be required in respect of the local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. PROBATION (a) there shall be a period after such employment takes effect during which such persons shall hold such employment on probation, (b) such period shall be one year but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold employment at the end of the period of probation unless during such period the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. HOURS OF WORK Successful candidates will be required to work nights. The shift is decided on a rota basis by local Management. The person selected will also be required to work on Public Holidays, for which payment at the appropriate rate will be made. Hours are subject to change. Management operates a three-week rota. WAGES €594.33, €609.54, €647.28, €649.90, €652.51, €655.05, €657.66, €660.24, €662.89, €665.43, €667.67, €670.25 Persons who are not serving local authority employees will be based on the minimum of the scale. Holders of the post shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their post or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. HEALTH For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for successful candidates, before they are employed, to undergo a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. RETIREMENT AGE The retirement age is 70 years. Recruitment A local authority may decide, by reason of the number of persons seeking admission to a competition, to carry out a shortlisting procedure. The number of persons to be invited, in these circumstances, to interview shall be determined by the local authority from time to time, having regard to the likely number of vacancies to be filled. Selection will be by means of an interview conducted by or on behalf of the local authority. Candidates will be required to pay any expenses incurred by them in attending the interview. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the local authority that they possess the qualification declared for the post and that they are otherwise suitable for employment may, within the life of the panel, be employed as appropriate vacancies arise. The local authority shall require a person to whom employment is offered to take up such employment within a period of not more than 6 weeks and if he or she fails to take up the employment within such period or such longer period as the local authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the local authority shall not employ the person.
Social Care Workers
Social Care Workers Full-time and Part-time positions available in: Cork City Horizons is looking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Social Care Workers on a full-time and part time basis to support people living in community residences to flourish and lead a life of their choosing. This recruitment opportunity will assist in enhancing the overall quality of life for people supported in Horizons. Note: Applicants will be shortlisted based on the information provided on application. Salary: The 12-point salary scale for the post as of 01/02/2026: €40,851, €42,408, €44,326, €45,729, €47,147, €48,572, €50,020, €51,500, €52,998, €54,552,€56,155,€ 57,217 LSI New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Your role will assist in providing person centred opportunities for people living in their own home, along with support for activities of daily living, that can help to develop and maintain links with the wider community. A commitment to a person-centred, citizen based, social model of support is required. Focus on supporting the development of valued social roles is essential. Horizons are committed to provide the necessary modern leadership approaches, team working, trust, positive risk taking, empowerment and enablement to support the service. Essential Educational requirements: 1. A Diploma or BA (Ord) Degree in Social Care Practice (Level 7 or higher on the Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) framework) OR An equivalent social care qualification recognised by CORU’s Social Care Workers Registration Board. AND Hold professional registration or be eligible for registration on the Social Care Workers register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registrations Board at CORU. Where registration has not yet been received from CORU, applicants must demonstrate evidence of application. Contract of employment will only be issued on receipt of Coru Registration. Essential Requirements: Annual Registration (i) On appointment, practitioners must have obtained registration on CORU’s Social Care Workers Register and maintain registration annually. Informal enquires are welcomed by Leanne Moloney, Regional Manager on 086 606 3302. Completed applications must be returned no later than Friday 20th of March 2026. N.B. When applying for positions on Rezoomo it is recommended to use a PC, Laptop or Tablet as some mobile phones are not compatible with this software. A panel may be formed from which appointments to the position of Social Care Worker may be filled during the lifetime of the panel (12 months). The Department of Health & Children Consolidated Scales apply. Visit our website at Home - Horizons
Experienced Operative, Sign On Bonus Available
Experienced Production Operative Location : Newry, Co. Down | Full Time, Permanent Join Norbrook, a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, and become part of our high-performing manufacturing team in Newry. If you enjoy hands-on work, value quality and compliance, and want a role with excellent work-life balance and real career progression, this is your opportunity. Sign-On Bonus – £750 Reward for Joining Our Team As a thank you for bringing your experience and skills to Norbrook, we are offering a £750 sign-on bonus, paid in two instalments: Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the protestant community.
Sales Consultant
Job Title: Sales Consultant Contract Type: Permanent Contracted Hours: Full-Time Location: Coleraine Salary: OTE £44,000 (pro-rata per annum uncapped earning potential). A bit about Dreams & Sofatime... Our mission is to be the first choice for beds & sofas in Ireland; to make every customer experience with us exceptional. That's what makes us different! You can expect a fun, challenging and rewarding environment where everyone works together as one team. In return, we offer you uncapped earning potential (the salary and OTE are extremely competitive). There are a host of other benefits including a generous staff discount scheme and pension scheme. Your Branch Manager will make sure you have best possible start to your career with us. Your New Role Bringing together a passion for customers and the determination to recommending & selling our outstanding product range, you will take personal responsibility for: Providing every customer with an exceptional in store experience. Taking the time to get to know and understand each customers needs. Fully involved in store layout plans and changes, your ideas can make a valued difference. To succeed in this role... The ideal candidate will have experience in a sales led environment. You will be self-motivated ideally with a proven track record in sales. You’ll have passion, enthusiasm and the ability to have fun whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Previous furniture retail experience is desirable but not essential. Benefits Length of service awards. Generous staff discount. Additional performance bonus. Free on site parking. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity. Smoke break exchange - allowing 1 extra day leave each year. The successful candidate will be required to work weekends and bank holidays and some evenings. *Please note the closing date may change if the company have received a suitable number of applications. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. Only completed applications will be considered. To start the process click Apply Now button below.
Lecturer In Engineering
The successful candidate will provide quality teaching and learning opportunities within the specific areas outlined in the post in order to maximise the potential of every student and to undertake non-lecturing duties as appropriate. This is a permanent full time position within the College. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
Catering Assistant
The successful post holder will provide catering support in the Faculty of Professional Services to ensure the smooth running of the College’s kitchens and restaurants. This is a full time temporary position within the College up until 30th June 2026. Closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2025 at 12noon. Please note all correspondance will be sent from recruitment@src.ac.uk. Please check your mailbox including any spam folders regularly. College benefits include: Competitive Salary, Excellent Pension Benefits, Generous Annual Leave Entitlement, Family & Work Life Balance entitlements and much more.
