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Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. . JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: Nurse Practice Development Coordinator LIMERICK SERVICES PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week). Salary: €72,843 -€89,894 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience. REF: 99615 Essential: · Be registered in the Intellectual Disability Division of the live register maintained by NMBI -R.N.I.D. is essential · Have at least 5 years post registration experience of disability nursing including 2 years front line clinical practice, management, education or quality improvement · Completed Management Course essential · Master’s degree level 9 or commitment to undertake with immediate effect · Strong evidence of engaging in continuous professional development with a knowledge of student nurse training · Have an in-depth knowledge of Intellectual Disability Services delivered in a social model · Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role of the Practice Development coordinator · Have the clinical experience and knowledge to ensure high standards of clinical and evidence-based standards · Have proven people leadership, communications and interpersonal skills · Have the ability to assist Senior Nursing Personnel /Management in the formulation of clinical practice to support service delivery across all service areas · Be highly motivated with the ability to work as part of a team, or on your own initiative and the capacity to manage change · Possess Level 3 Core Competencies · Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role of the Practice Development coordinator. Desirable: · Strong evidence of engaging in continuous professional development with a knowledge of student nurse training. · Have the clinical experience and knowledge to ensure high standards of clinical and evidence-based standards. · Have proven people leadership, communications and interpersonal skills. · Be highly motivated with the ability to work as part of a team, or on your own initiative and the capacity to manage change. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Lisa Lavelle, Director of Nursing , Tel; 087- 103 6653 or email; lisa.lavelle@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 30thJune 2026. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Warehouse Operative
COMPANY OVERVIEW Sysco connects the world to share food and care for one another. Sysco leads from the heart of food and service to deliver the freshest of foods and ideas to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Our customers can count on us to deliver on-point products and solutions since only Sysco is the global leader, sitting at the heart of innovation supply, delivery, culinary and more. ABOUT THE ROLE Being a part of Ireland’s largest foodservice provider means joining a team that is passionate about the world of food and dedicated to the growth and support of the industry. Here at Sysco, our wide, national network aims to serve thousands of cafés, restaurants and bars throughout the country that make up our customers. We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our team in our distribution centre at Newcastle West . This isadayshift role with a starting rate of€14+per hour and opportunities for overtime.Previouswarehouse experience isadvantageousbut not essential as full training is provided. Why work for Sysco? The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business.
General Assistant
GENERAL ASSISTANT – COURTBRACK ACCOMMODATION GENERAL JOB SPECIFICATION Duties and Terms & Conditions of Employment 1. PREAMBLE Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings expand across two modern campuses, one based in Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The student community consists of more than 5,000 learners, participating in fifteen undergraduate degree programmes and several postgraduate programmes extending to PhD/Doctoral level. Academic staff engage in a wide range of academic research areas, and research underpins all teaching and learning at MIC. MIC seeks to prepare its students for professional excellence and to nurture their capacity to lead flourishing lives. 2. CANDIDATE PROFILE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint a suitable candidate to the position of General Assistant, Courtbrack Accommodation on a permanent basis. This is an important service role within the College. The successful candidate will be responsible for duties in Courtbrack Accommodation, working under the supervision of the Manager in Courtbrack Accommodation. Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills; 1. Experience of working in a front- line customer service environment; 2. Excellent administration skills with a strong attention to detail; 3. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and successfully meet established deadlines; 4. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and oral; 5. Proven ability to work effectively within an established team environment and on own initiative; 6. Demonstratable ability to solve problems under pressure; 7. High levels of motivation, proactivity, adaptability and flexibility in work practice arrangements; It is desirable that candidates will also have: 8. A current full, clean driver’s licence; 9. Relevant experience and a good working knowledge of a student accommodation/hospitality environment; 10. Basic IT knowledge and skills, to include the ability to use e-mail, basic Microsoft Excel data entry, and download bookings from accommodation websites. Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION The appointee is required to carry out the duties attached to the post, under the general direction of the Manager of Courtbrack Accommodation, to whom they report to, and to whom they are responsible to for the performance of these duties in the first instance. The appointee will also have a reporting relationship to the Director of Estates and Sustainability. The appointee will report through the Manager of Courtbrack Accommodation to the College President and/or to such other College Officers as the President may designate from time to time. The appointee will work with members of College Management, and liaise with the Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, Course Leaders and other College personnel and with relevant College bodies in carrying out the duties attaching to the post. The reporting relationship is subject to review and may be altered from time to time, in line with service needs and developments in the College. Duties and Responsibilities • Take calls related to accommodation queries as they come in and offer any assistance available. • Reply to accommodation related emails as they come in from Irish and international students. • Processing and confirming each booking in writing or by email. Process forms/deposit payments as they arrive by post, email or into the college accommodation bank account. • Check the maintenance book for any maintenance issues. Process request for overnight visitors in the visitor’s book and issue a visitor pass if available. • Internal Security patrols every 60mins. Or whenever required. Each floor in all three blocks. • External Security patrols every 2/3 hour. Or whenever required. • Maintain visitor sign in sheet for Non-residents. (make sure maximum visitors not more than 10 and also non-residents off premises by 10pm) • Maintain record of spare key cards. • Let resident into own rooms if resident locked out. • Make sure not too loud music, shouting or loud conversation. • Clean up the TV room, clearing bottles into recycle bags, clear all glasses, delph and cutlery into the kitchen. • Change bin bags when full. • Make sure all fire exits are properly closed and alarm is armed. • Report to the Accommodation Manager daily keeping notes in the Passover book. Night Shift Duties • Internal Patrols check every 60 Mins. Each floor in all three blocks. • External Patrols check every 2/3 hour or whenever it’s required. Walk around the entire complex using the torch. • During internal patrols ensure that the fire exits are clear. • Cookers switch off at 12.00 • Clean up the TV Room, clearing bottles into recycle bags. Clear all glasses, delph and cutlery into the Kitchen and they should be disposed of. Wipe down and polish the tables • Clean Kitchen collecting dirty clothes for washing and drying in the laundry room. Clear all glasses, delph and cutlery from the tables stacking them tidy for disposal. Wipe down and polish the tables. • Mop kitchen & TV room floor. • Change bin bags. • Clean Male & Female Toilets make sure there are toilet rolls in each toilet • At 6am each morning check that the timers for all the emersions are correct and that the water is hot, if water is not hot put the boost on checking that an hour later. • At 7am switch on the cookers. • Hoover reception area, office and area at the front door. Clean the windows at reception when required. • Sweep outside the front door and remove any visible cigarette litter. • Report to the Accommodation Manager daily keeping notes in the Handover book. General Duties • To assist with the end of term clean up in May after the students leave and the clean-up in August when preparing for the new students. • To work during the summer months May to August and to work on a shift-rostered, seven-day week basis, from Saturday to Friday. • To cover reception duties with shifts usually from either 8am-4pm or 4pm-12 midnight, (these shift start times can vary in response to service needs). • Duties include taking and recording accommodation bookings, booking customers in, keeping account of the cash on daily cash sheets, balancing the cash at shift end, lodging the money in the safe, accounting for discrepancies should they arise and communicating and dealing with any customer enquiries. Also the preparation of a daily housekeeping sheet. • To work the housekeeping shift, this is usually from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Duties include the daily cleaning of the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common room and computer room. It also involves the changing of bed linen after customers have stayed. • To work the night shift (12am-8am) for at least five nights each fortnight, on this shift to be responsible for the general safety of the building and of customers. The night shift duties also include the cleaning of all communal areas, the setting up of the breakfast buffet and checking in late arrivals. • To carry out maintenance duties as instructed by the Manager – Courtbrack Accommodation and/or by College Management. These duties will include painting, changing bulbs and any other light maintenance tasks should they occur The work is broadly defined and the list of the entire range of duties is not exhaustive. The performance of the entire range of duties is not necessarily confined to any one individual, as the work requires that the staff function in a flexible manner, and work together as a team the College retains the right to assign new duties and/or to re-assign staff to other areas of the College, in response to service needs. Place of Work The appointee’s normal place of work will be Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The College reserves the right to require the appointee to work from any other location. It is a requirement of the College that the appointee must reside within a reasonable distance of the College. Hours of Attendance Full time hours for this grade are 35 hours per week. Hours of attendance will be according to a shift roster, which includes weekends, evenings and nights. The normal hours of duty will be 8a.m. – 4p.m., 4p.m. – 12a.m.; 12a.m. – 8a.m.; 9.30a.m. -5.30p.m and 12p.m. – 8p.m. with a 15 minute paid break during the first 4.5 hours of each shift and a 1 hour unpaid subsistence break each day. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time. Subject to College policy, the post-holder may avail of “Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL)” or overtime where working hours exceed contracted hours per week. The College reserves the right to adjust starting and finishing times or days of duty to meet service needs. The appointee is expected to be flexible in this role in order to meet the needs of the College including the requirement to provide rota cover from time to time, and in this instance, as much notice as is reasonably practicable will be provided. Salary This post is at General Operative grade. With effect from the 1st of June 2026 the weekly salary scale for the grade of General Operative is: €755.80; €755.80; €756.27; €758.17; €760.26; €762.13; €764.01; €765.97; €767.97; €770.07; €772.10; €774.25; €776.31 The weekly salary scale for the grade of General Operative (New Entrant) as at 1st June 2026 is: €692.13; €706.45; €755.80; €755.80; €756.27; €758.17; €760.26; €762.13; €764.01; €765.97; €767.97; €770.07; €722.10; €774.25; €776.31 Increments are awarded in line with national pay agreements. Salary will be paid on a monthly basis on the 25th of each month, or the previous Friday if 25th falls on a weekend, using the Paypath facility. Payment of salaries and wages are subject to statutory deductions, i.e. Income Tax (PAYE), Superannuation Contributions, Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) and Universal Social Charge (USC). Superannuation New entrants to the public service will be required to participate in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and pay Superannuation contributions at the appropriate rates in accordance with the provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act, 2012. All other eligible appointees are automatically included in the Colleges’ of Education Pension Scheme on taking up appointment. In compliance with the Colleges of Education Pension Scheme, deductions amounting to 6.5% are made from salary. Applications must be submitted no later than: 2pm on Wednesday, 24th June 2026 Late applications will not be accepted. PLEASE CLICK THE APPLY NOW BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY - YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Clinical Nurse Manager
Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. . JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER 2 ST. VINCENT’S CENTRE, LISNAGRY, LIMERICK PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 Hours Per Week). Salary: €62,699- € 79,227* (lsi) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience. REF:99532 Essential: · NMBI Registration. · Management Qualification- Possess a Recognised Management Qualification FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent or to be completed within three months. · Have at least 5 years of post-registration nursing experience of which 3 must be within disability services. · Have previous experience at CNM1 level within the area of Intellectual Disability · Full Clean Irish Driving License for Manual Vehicles and access to own car. · Proficiency in the English language. · Have completed mandatory training. · Proven managerial, organisational and interpersonal skills. · Have a detailed knowledge of the HIQA standards / regulations and Health Act 2007 and have the ability to maintain compliance with HIQA. · Have a detailed knowledge of rostering and managing the rostering arrangements and leave planning for staff. · Have a detailed knowledge of the role of the Person in Charge and the ability to complete same. · Have a detailed knowledge of rostering and managing the rostering arrangements and leave planning for staff. · Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change. Desirable: · Have previous experience in relation to autism and mental health. · Have the ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Philip Myers, Service Manager, email: philip.myers@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 29thJune 2026. Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. “A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Clerical Officer
CORLANN LIMERICK Applications are invited for the following position: Clerical Officer Grade 3 Permanent Full Time Contract LOCATION: West Limerick Children’s Services, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick The post holder will provide administrative support within West Limerick Children’s Services, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick The successful candidate must : Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Sunday 28thJune 2026 Short listing of applications may apply Canvassing will disqualify Panels may be formed as a result of the interview process. Corlann, Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Assistant Principal Officer - Transfer Pricing Specialist
Role Responsibilities and Functional Areas The Assistant Principal will lead and direct a specialised transfer pricing function. The role may involve assignment to one of the following areas: International Taxation In this area, the Assistant Principal will be involved in international transfer pricing matters, including resolving transfer pricing-related tax disputes with foreign jurisdictions and assisting in Ireland’s participation at the OECD, EU and UN on transfer pricing policy matters. The Assistant Principal will be a Competent Authority and will have the capacity to resolve Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) and negotiate Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs), as well as the ability to lead and direct a team in that work. Audit & Compliance In this area, the Assistant Principal will be responsible for conducting transfer pricing risk assessments and compliance interventions, including transfer pricing audits. The Assistant Principal will have the capacity to undertake these interventions and the ability to lead and direct a team conducting a number of such interventions. They will be expected to challenge and confront non-compliance in the area of transfer pricing. The Assistant Principal will also provide transfer pricing support and advice to colleagues across operational divisions in Revenue. The allocation of duties will depend on business needs, and successful candidates may be assigned to either of the functional areas outlined above. Person Specification "The international tax landscape remains complex and challenging, and Revenue continues to dedicate significant specialist resources to managing the compliance risks and dispute resolution opportunities in this space." – Commissioner Ruth Kennedy Assistant Principal Transfer Pricing Role The Assistant Principal role is a key senior management position within Revenue, and successful applicants will be expected to make a strong contribution to the continuous development of Revenue’s transfer pricing capacity and capability. The person required for the Assistant Principal post must be able to demonstrate the following skills: • Good technical understanding of transfer pricing and the ability to further develop these skills. • Practical experience of working on, or leading, transfer pricing projects such as transfer pricing planning, preparing transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking, transfer pricing audits, transfer pricing dispute prevention or resolution, cross-border transfer pricing controversy cases, or the valuation of intellectual property. • Understanding how multinational businesses operate from both a legal and commercial perspective and how their transfer pricing policies and/or tax planning and tax mitigation strategies impact on risk. • Relevant knowledge and experience of the Irish tax system, law and practice. • Relevant experience at an appropriate management level. • Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills. • The ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. Applicants should have all the abilities required of an Assistant Principal. In particular, applicants must demonstrate, by reference to specific achievements in their work or academic career to date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the skills and knowledge required for the role of an Assistant Principal. A description of the competencies is set out in the Appendix. Successful applicants should note that Revenue is a responsive and agile organisation and, as such, may be assigned to projects and other duties appropriate to the Assistant Principal, Transfer Pricing role to which they are appointed. ResponsibilitiesTransfer Pricing – General Responsibilities • Analysis of complex transfer pricing issues. • Management of a case base and engagement with taxpayers and tax advisers. • Drafting internal Revenue instructions and providing guidance to taxpayers. • Interacting with other Revenue managers. • Coaching and mentoring staff and transferring skills. • Preparing reports and recommendations on issues arising for senior management and demonstrating awareness of strategic issues. • Contributing to the effective running of the relevant Transfer Pricing Branch. International Taxation • Assisting in Ireland’s participation at the OECD, EU and UN on transfer pricing policy matters. • Timely completion of transfer pricing MAP and APA cases with Ireland’s tax treaty partners. • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with competent authorities of foreign jurisdictions. • Providing transfer pricing technical support to other areas within Revenue. • Working closely with other senior Revenue managers in relation to transfer pricing and related issues. Audit & Compliance • Appraisal, identification and assessment of transfer pricing risk. • Managing and undertaking risk-driven transfer pricing audits and other transfer pricing compliance interventions to protect the Irish corporate tax base. • Providing operational transfer pricing support to colleagues in other operational divisions in Revenue. • The responsibilities listed above will also apply in relation to the attribution of profit to branches and permanent establishments. Locations This is a nationwide competition. Please select your location preferences when completing the application form. You may only select a location where you would be prepared to take up a position, and you may only select a maximum of two locations. Please also note that location preferences cannot be changed after the closing date of the competition. Revenue has modern, flexible and family-friendly working policies, which include opportunities for hybrid working. In hybrid working arrangements, a minimum office attendance of one day per week in your assigned location will be required in all roles, with additional attendance for business meetings, divisional conferences, Finance Bill activities and EU Presidency requirements where necessary and in line with business needs. Revenue has an active mobility policy. Appointees may apply to move to an Assistant Principal-level role in Revenue or another Government Department under the Civil Service Mobility Scheme after two years in the post. Personal Pension Contribution (PPC Rate) The salary scale for the position of Assistant Principal in Revenue, as of June 2026, is as follows: €83,113 €86,173 €89,277 €92,390 €95,499 €97,292 €100,427 (LSI) €103,576 (LSI) The PPC pay rate applies when the individual is required to pay a Personal Pension Contribution (otherwise known as a main scheme contribution) in accordance with the rules of their main/personal superannuation scheme. This is different from a contribution in respect of membership of a Spouses’ and Children’s Scheme, or Additional Superannuation Contributions (ASC). A different rate will apply where the appointee is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Entry will be at the minimum of the scale, and the rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Different terms and conditions may apply if you are a currently serving civil or public servant. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government policy. Long-service increments may be payable after satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. You will agree that any overpayment of salary, allowances or expenses will be repaid in accordance with Circular 07/2018: Recovery of Salary, Allowances and Expenses Overpayments made to Staff Members, Former Staff Members and Pensioners. Other Key BenefitsHours of Attendance Hours of attendance will be fixed but will amount to not less than 41 hours and 15 minutes gross, or 35 hours net per week. Flexible Working Policies As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service has many flexible and family-friendly policies, including Work-sharing, Shorter Working Year and Remote Working (operated on a hybrid basis). All elective policies can be applied for in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation. The Civil Service also operates a Mobility Scheme for all general service grades. This scheme provides staff with career opportunities to learn and participate in diverse roles across a range of Civil Service organisations and geographical locations. Annual Leave The annual leave allowance will be 30 working days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave and is based on a five-day working week and is exclusive of public holidays. Employee Assistance Programme You will have access to confidential support services through the Civil Service Employee Assistance Service (CSEAS) and Revenue’s wellbeing programme, “RevWell”.
Team Leader/Assistant Manager
Woodie's is the market-leading DIY, Home & Garden retailer in Ireland with 35 stores nationwide and an online presence. We are proud to be listed as Ireland's Top Retailer by Great Places to Work and an official Best Workplaces for Women for the past three years! We are also recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity & Inclusion as an accredited Investor in Diversity. We are looking for a Leader to help grow and develop our team and our brand in Limerick Store Our ideal candidate will:
Experienced Dog Groomers
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers and Groomers Assistants for our Limerick Eastpoint (Ballysimon Rd) Store! The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in their local store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5, iPET Network Level 3 Diploma or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role.
Delivery Driver / Yard & Warehouse Operative
Be Part of a Team That Builds Ireland At McMahons Builders Providers, we’ve been supplying quality building materials and DIY products to tradespeople and homeowners across Ireland for nearly 200 years. With 12 stores, a Truss Manufacturing Plant, and three specialist Hardwood & Sheet Material branches, we’re proud to be one of Ireland’s largest and most trusted independent builders’ providers. We believe in strong local teams, great service, and people who take pride in their work - and now, we’re looking for someone like you. We are now seeking applications for the position of Delivery Driver / Yard & Warehouse Operative for our Limerick branch. This is a fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll be a key part of the team, helping to keep our yard running smoothly and ensuring our customers receive the best service possible. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:
General Assistant
1. PREAMBLE Mary Immaculate College is an autonomous, university-level, Catholic College of Education and the Liberal Arts. Founded in 1898, and linked academically with the University of Limerick, MIC is the oldest higher education institution in Limerick. Significant expansion in recent decades has seen the College’s offerings expand across two modern campuses, one based in Limerick City and one in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. The student community consists of more than 5,000 learners, participating in fifteen undergraduate degree programmes and several postgraduate programmes extending to PhD/Doctoral level. Academic staff engage in a wide range of academic research areas, and research underpins all teaching and learning at MIC. MIC seeks to prepare its students for professional excellence and to nurture their capacity to lead flourishing lives. 2. CANDIDATE PROFILE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION Mary Immaculate College wishes to appoint a suitable candidate to the position of General Assistant, Courtbrack Accommodation, on a permanent basis. This is an important service role within the College. The successful candidate will be responsible for duties in Courtbrack Accommodation, working under the supervision of the Manager in Courtbrack Accommodation. Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience of working in a front-line customer service environment. Excellent administration skills with a strong attention to detail. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and successfully meet established deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both written and oral. Proven ability to work effectively within an established team environment and on own initiative. Demonstrable ability to solve problems under pressure. High levels of motivation, proactivity, adaptability and flexibility in work practice arrangements. It is desirable that candidates will also have: A current full, clean driver’s licence. Relevant experience and a good working knowledge of a student accommodation/hospitality environment. Basic IT knowledge and skills, including the ability to use email, basic Microsoft Excel data entry, and download bookings from accommodation websites. Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish. 3. JOB DESCRIPTION The appointee is required to carry out the duties attached to the post, under the general direction of the Manager of Courtbrack Accommodation, to whom they report and to whom they are responsible for the performance of these duties in the first instance. The appointee will also have a reporting relationship to the Director of Estates and Sustainability. The appointee will report through the Manager of Courtbrack Accommodation to the College President and/or to such other College Officers as the President may designate from time to time. The appointee will work with members of College Management and liaise with the Deans of Faculties, Heads of Departments, Course Leaders and other College personnel and with relevant College bodies in carrying out the duties attaching to the post. The reporting relationship is subject to review and may be altered from time to time, in line with service needs and developments in the College. Duties and Responsibilities • Take calls related to accommodation queries as they come in and offer any assistance available. • Reply to accommodation-related emails as they come in from Irish and international students. • Process and confirm each booking in writing or by email. Process forms/deposit payments as they arrive by post, email or into the College accommodation bank account. • Check the maintenance book for any maintenance issues. • Process requests for overnight visitors in the visitors' book and issue a visitor pass if available. • Internal security patrols every 60 minutes, or whenever required. Each floor in all three blocks. • External security patrols every 2–3 hours, or whenever required. • Maintain visitor sign-in sheet for non-residents (ensure maximum visitors are not more than 10 and all non-residents leave the premises by 10pm). • Maintain record of spare key cards. • Let residents into their own rooms if they are locked out. • Ensure there is no excessively loud music, shouting or loud conversation. • Clean up the TV room, clearing bottles into recycle bags and returning glasses, delph and cutlery to the kitchen. • Change bin bags when full. • Make sure all fire exits are properly closed and alarms are armed. • Report to the Accommodation Manager daily, keeping notes in the Passover Book. Night Shift Duties • Internal patrols every 60 minutes on each floor in all three blocks. • External patrols every 2–3 hours, or whenever required. Walk around the entire complex using a torch. • During internal patrols, ensure that fire exits are clear. • Cookers switched off at 12:00am. • Clean up the TV room, clearing bottles into recycle bags. Clear all glasses, delph and cutlery into the kitchen for disposal. Wipe down and polish tables. • Clean kitchen, collecting dirty clothes for washing and drying in the laundry room. Clear all glasses, delph and cutlery from tables, stacking them neatly for disposal. Wipe down and polish tables. • Mop kitchen and TV room floors. • Change bin bags. • Clean male and female toilets and ensure there are toilet rolls in each toilet. • At 6:00am each morning, check that the timers for all the immersions are correct and that the water is hot. If the water is not hot, put the boost on and check again one hour later. • At 7:00am switch on the cookers. • Hoover reception area, office and front door area. Clean reception windows when required. • Sweep outside the front door and remove any visible cigarette litter. • Report to the Accommodation Manager daily, keeping notes in the Handover Book. General Duties • Assist with the end-of-term clean-up in May after students leave and the clean-up in August when preparing for new students. • Work during the summer months (May to August) and on a shift-rostered, seven-day week basis from Saturday to Friday. • Cover reception duties with shifts usually from either 8:00am–4:00pm or 4:00pm–12:00 midnight (these shift start times may vary in response to service needs). • Duties include taking and recording accommodation bookings, checking customers in, keeping account of cash on daily cash sheets, balancing cash at shift end, lodging money in the safe, accounting for discrepancies should they arise, communicating with customers and dealing with customer enquiries. Also includes preparation of a daily housekeeping sheet. • Work the housekeeping shift, usually from 9:30am–5:30pm. Duties include daily cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common room and computer room. It also involves changing bed linen after customers have stayed. • Work the night shift (12:00am–8:00am) for at least five nights each fortnight. On this shift, be responsible for the general safety of the building and customers. Night shift duties also include cleaning communal areas, setting up the breakfast buffet and checking in late arrivals. • Carry out maintenance duties as instructed by the Manager, Courtbrack Accommodation and/or College Management. These duties include painting, changing bulbs and other light maintenance tasks as required. The work is broadly defined and the list of duties is not exhaustive. Staff are expected to function flexibly and work together as a team. The College retains the right to assign new duties and/or reassign staff to other areas of the College in response to service needs. 4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTGeneral All persons employed will sign an appropriate contract containing the terms and conditions of employment. A job description is provided to all applicants and forms part of the contract documentation. Place of Work The appointee’s normal place of work will be Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The College reserves the right to require the appointee to work from any other location. It is a requirement of the College that the appointee resides within a reasonable distance of the College. Exclusivity of Service and Outside Work The person appointed will be required to devote their full-time attention and abilities to their duties during working hours and act in the best interests of the College at all times. For as long as the successful applicant is employed by the College, they may not, without the prior written consent of the Vice President Administration and Finance (VPAF), be actively engaged or concerned in any other business or undertaking where this is, or is likely to be, in conflict with the College’s interests or the performance of their duties. The appointee will not undertake paid outside work unless they have received permission from the VPAF of Mary Immaculate College and agreed to the relevant terms and conditions. In every case, prior written permission from the VPAF must be obtained. The appointee must also inform the person or body for whom the work is undertaken that it is being conducted in a private capacity and that the College accepts no responsibility for such work. Probationary Period The appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a standard six-month probationary period. The probationary period may be extended at the discretion of the College but will not exceed eleven months. Absences during probation will extend the probationary period. Performance and conduct will be reviewed through assessment meetings. Termination during probation, for any reason or no reason, will be at the discretion of the College. The disciplinary procedure will not apply to a dismissal during probation where the employee has been employed by MIC for less than 12 months. Hours of Attendance Full-time hours for this grade are 35 hours per week. Hours of attendance will be according to a shift roster, including weekends, evenings and nights. Normal hours of duty include: • 8:00am – 4:00pm • 4:00pm – 12:00am • 12:00am – 8:00am • 9:30am – 5:30pm • 12:00pm – 8:00pm A 15-minute paid break is provided during the first 4.5 hours of each shift and a one-hour unpaid subsistence break each day. The appointee may be required to work additional hours from time to time. Subject to College policy, the post-holder may avail of Time-Off-In-Lieu (TOIL) or overtime where working hours exceed contracted weekly hours. The College reserves the right to adjust starting and finishing times or days of duty to meet service needs. Salary The salary scale for this position has been approved by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Higher Education Authority in line with Government Policy on Public Sector Remuneration. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. This post is at General Operative grade. With effect from 1 June 2026, the weekly salary scale for the grade of General Operative is: €755.80 €755.80 €756.27 €758.17 €760.26 €762.13 €764.01 €765.97 €767.97 €770.07 €772.10 €774.25 €776.31 The weekly salary scale for the grade of General Operative (New Entrant) as at 1 June 2026 is: €692.13 €706.45 €755.80 €755.80 €756.27 €758.17 €760.26 €762.13 €764.01 €765.97 €767.97 €770.07 €772.10 €774.25 €776.31 Increments are awarded in line with national pay agreements. Salary will be paid monthly on the 25th of each month, or the previous Friday if the 25th falls on a weekend, using the PayPath facility. Payment of salaries and wages is subject to statutory deductions, including: • Income Tax (PAYE) • Superannuation Contributions • Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) • Universal Social Charge (USC) Superannuation New entrants to the public service will be required to participate in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme and pay superannuation contributions at the appropriate rates in accordance with the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. All other eligible appointees are automatically included in the Colleges of Education Pension Scheme upon appointment. Deductions amounting to 6.5% are made from salary. The appointee will also be required to pay Additional Superannuation Contribution (ASC) under the Public Service and Pensions Act 2017. Appointees who commenced employment in the public service between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 and have not had a break in employment of greater than six months will have no mandatory retirement age. All other appointees will have a mandatory retirement age of 70. Pension Abatement If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is entitled to, or in receipt of, a pension from the Civil or Public Service, or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during re-employment, that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012.
