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About This Role Role Purpose The Clerical Officer role provides essential operational, administrative, and secretarial support across An Coimisiún. The role includes supporting projects with budgetary and stakeholder responsibilities while delivering a high-quality, timely, and professional service. While routine tasks are central to the role, flexibility is required to respond to evolving organisational needs. Clerical Officers also support data, file, and knowledge management. About the Division The Platform Supervision and Investigations division's main function is to supervise digital services in Ireland and enforce the Digital Services Act ("DSA"), Terrorist Content Online Regulation and Ireland's Online Safety Code. It consists of four Supervisory teams, an Investigations team and a Regulatory Operations team which help determine regulatory strategy. The User Complaints team also sits in this division and is responsible for receiving complaints against service providers for alleged infringements of the DSA. The mission of the Platform Supervision and Investigations division is to understand the services and operations of the organisations that Coimisiún na Meán regulates, and to hold regulated entities to account. This includes monitoring compliance with regulatory obligations, resolving issues voluntarily when appropriate, handling user complaints and taking formal compliance action when warranted. Key Responsibilities The Clerical Officer role is a key support role providing operational and administrative support across the organisation. As Clerical Officer, your responsibilities will include: • Providing general administrative assistance to the team you are appointed to, including preparing correspondence and assisting with organising, filing and recording documentation • Assisting in the implementation of operational work activities, supporting managers and other colleagues • Organising travel arrangements for team members • Collating data/information for reporting, and report-writing • Providing high-quality customer service, responding to queries and providing information • Processing and handling queries from the public • Data and file management, in line with the An Coimisiún's policies and requirements • Organising meetings and taking meeting minutes The above is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to review. About You Experience, Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Criteria • Relevant clerical/administration/customer service experience • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on own initiative • Excellent attention to detail • Strong Microsoft Office skills • Commitment to delivering quality work • Willingness to learn and to develop skills, knowledge and expertise • Ability to work effectively within a team environment Desirable Criteria • Experience in the Irish public sector, particularly in a regulatory environment • Fluency in or a working knowledge of the Irish language Key Information Benefits, Package & Pay This position is offered on a Permanent basis. Full time, 35 hrs per week Annual Leave: 22 days per annum The role will be a hybrid role combining home and office working. Our current hybrid policy is 2 days in the office. Our office is located at One Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, D04 NP20. This position is graded at the Clerical Officer scale. Successful candidates will be appointed on the first point of the scale.
Community Development and Culture Manager
Summary: The Community Development & Culture Manager plays a central role in ensuring the GDA delivers an inclusive, socially equitable, culturally rich, and community centred urban regeneration project that brings real social and economic benefits to local communities. The role focuses on advancing community engagement, inclusion, and access to opportunities by building on established GDA programmes. It supports pathways to employment, training, enterprise and family development helping to build community capacity and reduce barriers to participation. The role also leads community engagement across arts, heritage and histories, ensuring diverse voices and identities shape the areas ongoing development. Grade: Higher Executive Officer Starting Salary: €59,435 Point of entry on this salary scale may differ from the minimum point of the scale if the successful candidate is a current public or civil servant. Pension: Public Service Pension Scheme Employing Authority: Grangegorman Development Agency Office Location: Floor 4, Park House, 191 North Circular Road, Dublin 7 Working Hours: 35 hours per week Blended / Agile / Remote Working: Blended Working Policy in place, available subject to role requirements Annual Leave: 29 days Tenure: 5-year Fixed Term Contract Other Benefits: • Professional development and supported learning opportunities • Annual health check and flu vaccination • Employee wellbeing initiatives • Tax-efficient travel schemes (Bike to Work and TaxSaver) • Team development events The Community Development & Culture Manager plays a central role in ensuring the GDA delivers an inclusive, socially equitable, culturally rich, and community centred urban regeneration project that brings real social and economic benefits to local communities. The role focuses on advancing community engagement, inclusion, and access to opportunities by building on established GDA programmes. It supports pathways to employment, training, enterprise and family development helping to build community capacity and reduce barriers to social and economic participation. The role also leads community engagement across arts and cultural development, heritage and histories, ensuring diverse voices and identities are reflected in the areas ongoing development. These cultural dimensions complement the community development work by supporting a strong sense of place, celebrating diverse cultural identities and contributing to a vibrant and socially cohesive environment. Reporting to the Head of People & Engagement, this role will enhance existing work and lead the delivery of an integrated Community Development, Arts, Culture & Heritage Engagement Strategy, positioning social cohesion, community capacity, cultural vibrancy, and local heritage at the core of the GDA’s long term objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision • Lead the development, implementation and continuous evolution of a holistic Community Development, Arts, Culture & Heritage Engagement Strategy aligned to the next phase of the Grangegorman Development. • Partner with key stakeholders to develop community, arts, culture, and heritage initiatives that support inclusive engagement, strengthen place identity, and deliver meaningful public value. • Identify emerging societal, demographic, cultural and community needs to shape strategic priorities and future initiatives. Community Development & Participation • Maintain and strengthen existing community development engagement structures, ensuring the community’s voice remains central to planning and decision-making. • Support the development of sustainable, resilient communities around Grangegorman, enabling them to thrive throughout the next phase of the development and beyond. • Deepen relationships and partnerships with surrounding communities, fostering trust, transparency and long-term collaboration. • Further embed community benefit principles across all community engagement and delivery activities. • Strengthen a sense of shared ownership and belonging in the emerging Grangegorman Urban Quarter. • Support and coordinate the work of the Build to Last Forum (BTLF) acting as secretary and ensuring effective communication and follow through. • Represent the Agency on the Grangegorman Area Based Childhood (ABC), supporting early years and family initiatives in the neighbourhood and participate in other groups as required. • Engage with the Community Liaison Committee to promote awareness of community benefits and to share updates on the work of ABC and BTLF. • Lead and coordinate community-focused events such as business breakfasts, meet the contractor events, apprenticeship information events and other initiatives that support local participation and opportunity. • Design inclusive, evidence-based engagement methods that enable participation from diverse, underrepresented, or marginalised communities. • Promote and coordinate community benefits arising from the Grangegorman regeneration, piloting new initiatives that enhance the social and economic inclusion. Cultural, Arts & Heritage Development • Work in close collaboration with Grangegorman Histories Working Group and the Public Art Working Group, ensuring alignment with GDA priorities and community needs. • Coordinate, support and enable the work of both working groups, ensuring effective communication, shared planning, timely reporting, and alignment with GDA priorities, governance requirements and community needs. • Act as the primary link between the GDA and the existing arts and histories governance structures, ensuring that decision-making, resourcing and project delivery are cohesive, transparent and well-managed. Research, Evidence & Narrative Stewardship • Commission, edit, and publish updated editions of Joining Up the Dots (socio-economic and demographic profile), establishing a data baseline for strategic development. • Oversee research, consultation, and knowledge gathering that supports community and cultural planning. • Continue to lead the implementation of the Grangegorman Employment Charter and refine it in response to emerging community and project priorities. Governance, Coordination & Stakeholder Management • Coordinate and act as secretary to the Build to Last Forum, ensuring clear governance processes, timely reporting, and effective communication. • Map community, arts, culture and history related activities across the Agency and integrate them into a coherent, cross functional framework. • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all Grangegorman stakeholders. Events and Engagement Programming • In collaboration with GDA communications and relevant working groups organise and lead community development, cultural and heritage activities—both in person and virtual. • Ensure that programming reflects diversity, accessibility and high-quality public engagement. Communications & Representation • Work closely with the GDA Communications Team to ensure clear, consistent, and compelling communication of community and cultural activities and events. • Produce high quality reports, briefing materials, submissions and updates for internal and external audiences. • Represent the GDA at community and cultural public events, conferences, seminars and stakeholder forums. Performance Management, Evaluation & Reporting • Develop KPIs, monitoring tools and evaluation frameworks that measure both community impact and cultural value. • Prepare milestone reports documenting progress, learning, and the evolving methodologies that guide strategic delivery. • Ensure that evaluation processes reflect quantitative, qualitative, and cultural impact measures. Financial & Procurement Management • Manage assigned budgets, including procurement and contract management of consultants, artists, researchers and service providers. • Ensure compliance with GDA procurement procedures and public-sector standards. The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and may be changed from time to time. The person appointed requires the flexibility to fulfil other roles and responsibilities at a similar level within the GDA. Candidate Requirements Candidates shall on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms have the following: Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Eligible Candidates must be: • A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA (European Economic Area) consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway; or • A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); • A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU (European Union) and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or • A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or • A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State because of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or • A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. To qualify, candidates must meet one of the citizenship criteria above by the date of any job offer. Candidates who are not citizens of the aforementioned countries must have the necessary permissions to work in Ireland. Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU 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 (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009 – 2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any Public Service body. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are not eligible to apply for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Qualifications and Essential Requirements • A Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) on the National Framework of Qualifications in community development, cultural/arts management, social sciences, heritage/arts administration, public administration, or a related discipline. • Alternative pathway: Candidates without an NFQ Level 8 qualification may be considered if they have a minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in community development or related area. • A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in community development, cultural development, public engagement, or a related field, including experience in a coordination or leadership role within a multi stakeholder environment. • Experience collaborating with, motivating and supporting multi-disciplinary teams. • A proven track record of building effective partnerships with diverse agencies and community stakeholders. • Strong skills in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including governance groups and community forums. • Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, including confidence and sound judgement in managing sensitive issues, competing perspectives, and community expectations. • Project management experience in planning and delivering multi stream programmes. • Experience designing or using monitoring, evaluation, and impact measurement tools. • Budget management experience and familiarity with public sector procurement. • A strong commitment to inclusive practice, social equity and cultural sensitivity. Desirable Requirements • A relevant postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. • Experience with public art commissioning or cultural programming. • Experience delivering heritage projects, interpretive work or community history initiatives. • Knowledge of creative placemaking, cultural policy or urban cultural development. Salary Entry will be at the minimum of the scale and increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory performance and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. PPC (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). Higher Executive Officer Standard Scale – PPC €59,435 – €61,173 – €62,908 – €64,640 – €66,380 – €68,111 – €69,849 – €72,353 LSI1 – €75,788 LSI2 A different rate will apply where the appointee is a civil or public servant recruited before 6th April 1995 and who is not required to make a Personal Pension Contribution. Other pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant.
Legal Support & Admin
Position Description Opportunity to work in an in-house Legal Support and Administration role. Role involves a wide range of legal administrative support duties for Networks Legal. ESB Networks Legal is an in-house Legal Department in ESB. Key Responsibilities Salary €33,000 to €40,000 per annum Closing Date 15th April 2026
Senior Medical Scientist Cytology
The Coombe Hospital, Dublin is a national tertiary referral centre for specialised services including maternal and fetal medicine, neonatology, gynaecology and anaesthesia. The Hospital has a substantial academic portfolio in terms of multidisciplinary education, research and training. The Hospital hosts two University Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, the National Cervical Cytology Training Centre and the Hub Centre for continuing Midwifery education in the Greater Dublin area; the Research Laboratory in the hospital campus is a leading European Centre for molecular biology research. The Hospital is now inviting applications for the following post: · Senior Medical Scientist Cytology- Permanent Full-Time 1.0WTE Candidates must be CORU registered and your registration number must be submitted with your application. Qualifications, regulations and Salary Scale for the above post are as stipulated by the Health Service Executive. Please review the job description for full list of requirements and duties. Intending applicants must submit a copy of their Curriculum Vitae together with a Cover Letter on the link below, not later than 12pm on Thursday 23rd April 2026.
Chef De Partie
Chef de Partie – 4* Grand Hotel, Malahide Now under the management of FBD Hotels & Resorts , An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Chef de partie to join our culinary team in our state of the art kitchen. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years previous experience at CDP level within a 4* or 5* hotel environment. Responsibilities will include: · To assist or at times be fully responsible for Restaurant, Bar Food or Banqueting service, and when required to do so deliver creative dishes in all food outlets with the guidance of our talented Head Chef. · To comply with H.A.C.C.P. and other regulations applicable to this role. · To develop and help GROW our team of Commi Chefs. · To assist our Head Chef in the Hotel’s gross profit targets, menu planning & executing. · To, when the occasion arises, assist in the full running of the kitchen in the absence of our Head Chef and Sous chefs. The ideal candidate: We are seeking an enthusiastic, food-loving individual with a strong commitment to quality, high standards, service and that all important flair. Excellent attention to detail is required as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work within a team environment. Just some of the Perks of working with us… • Competitive Salary & Flexible working arrangements. • Complimentary meals on duty to ensure you can always perform at your best. • Complimentary access & use to our award winning Gym & leisure Facilities- The Arena Fitness & Health Club. • Staff, family & friends discounts across the FBD Hotels Group • Employee Assistance Programme offering a variety of assistance helplines • FBD Insurance 15% Discount • Bike to Work & Tax Savers Scheme. • Refer a Friend Scheme • Discounted Dry Cleaning Scheme. • Cash Saving’s Scheme • Reward & Recognition Programme • Learning & Development opportunities through our online academy & Flow Development Programme.
Community Nurse
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: COMMUNITY NURSE ST VINCENT’S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN 7 PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 HPW) Salary: €37,788 - €56,032 LSI *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience Ref: 96059 Essential: Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Miriam Sheridan, Service Manager, Tel: 087 3461 551 / Miriam.Sheridan@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is the 23rd of April 2026. Interviews will take place on the 14th of May 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 future positions may be filled across the St Vincent’s Navan Road service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
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 LOUISE’S CENTRE PERMANENT FULL-TIME CONTRACT (37.5 HPW). Salary: € 62,078 - €78,443 LSI *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Ref: 96019 Essential: Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to Deirdre Bolton, Service Manager, Tel: 087 964 0848 / deirdre.bolton@avistaclg.ie Closing date for receipt of applications 19th of April 2026 / Interviews will be held on 24th of April 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 future positions may be filled across the St Louise’s service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Charity Sales
Are you looking for a part-time or full-time role that will build your skills in sales, customer service, and being a fundraiser in the NGO sector? This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to build a career with a global movement of people working to beat poverty. What does this role involve?
Clerical Officer
The HEA is seeking to fill one permanent contract position. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Clerical Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3–12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Clerical Officers – Human Resources Role The post of Clerical Officer is an entry level grade in the HEA. Postholders will report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Working as part of the HR team in delivering services and providing administrative support to the wider HR team. • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews, issuing correspondence, and maintaining candidate records. • Assist with preparing recruitment documentation such as interview packs, scoring sheets, and candidate communication templates. • Record and track probation timelines, ensuring managers receive timely reminders for probation reviews. • Support the preparation of probation documentation and maintain accurate records. • Assist with preparing and distributing PMDS forms and guidance materials. • Track PMDS completion rates and follow up with teams to ensure timely submission. • Coordinate booking of training courses and maintain training records for staff. • Support staff with training queries and help ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements. • Liaise with external training providers and assist with logistics for internal training sessions. • Using Information Technology daily, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database, email, and internet. • Raising purchase orders. • Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard. • Providing support with the onboarding process of new hires, including reference checks. • Managing records and files in their section. • Providing cover for reception when required. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Candidates who have a recognised qualification in Human Resources or who are currently undertaking a qualification in Human Resources will be at an advantage and will be prioritised in the shortlisting process. • Have a minimum of one year’s administrative experience in a Human Resources environment. • Be able to demonstrate an ability to multitask. • Possess excellent IT skills, particularly in relation to the Microsoft Office suite. • Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Be able to work accurately and pay close attention to detail. • Be self-motivated and proactive. • Have a basic understanding of GDPR. • Be a strong team player who is willing to collaborate with coworkers to accomplish organisational goals. Desirable • A NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline is desirable. • CIPD accredited. For further details on the competency framework requirements at CO grade please see link below: CO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Clerical Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st February 2026): PPC: €31,605, €33,345, €33,788, €34,650, €35,923, €37,194, €38,464, €39,389, €40,439, €41,656, €42,513, €43,719, €44,917, €46,786, €48,255¹, €49,535² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. 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. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 22 working days, rising to 23 working days after 5 years, 24 days after 10 years, 25 days after 12 years and 26 days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements, and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment/business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: 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 (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his/her substantive grade, i.e. the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he/she is seconded from. 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 HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and 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 appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. 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 a 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 (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER/VRS 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/Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or 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 A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1–6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and/or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that 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 (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER 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 VRS, 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. Collective Agreement – Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU 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 (as defined by the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Acts 2009–2011) for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility (expiry of period of non-eligibility) and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in Eligibility Criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel, during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State. Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying.
Training and Development Officer
Job Summary The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is responsible for a range of statutory functions including provision of child protection, alternative care, specified regulatory services and a range of family support services. The Agency has commenced a major improvement programme with significant focus on Practice, Culture and Structure. The Agency currently has responsibility for a budget of circa €1.2billion and delivers its services through over 5,500 people in 259 locations across the Country. The Child and Family Agency has responsibility for the following range of services: •Child Protection and Welfare •Parenting, Family Support and Early Help Services •Alternative Care •Birth Information & Tracing and Adoption •Tusla Education Support Services (TESS) •Children’s Service Regulation •Counselling and Therapeutic Supports Further information is available on www.tusla.ie Job Objectives Main Duties and Responsibilities •Deliver training and development programmes on Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) nationally for TUSLA, Child and Family Agency and other relevant stakeholders. •Contribute to the strategic planning function for Workforce Development in relation to TCI. •Act as a source of technical advice on training and development with particular emphasis on TCI. •Develop training materials and manuals on TCI as required. •Deliver training and development of other programmes as assigned by Workforce, Learning and Development. •Carry out training needs analysis for TUSLA staff as required. •Assist in the planning, organisation, and co-ordination of training events. •Maintain records and provide reports as required •Contribute to the accreditation process. •Represent Workforce Development on relevant working groups as required. •Support continuous professional development strategies for staff working in TUSLA. •Review and evaluate training and development programmes relevant to TCI. •Work with academic and professional bodies and other relevant stakeholders in relation to training and development •Participate in the work planning process and to contribute to relevant reports as required •Participate in relevant project work as required. •Contribute to research in training and development. •Co-ordinate and schedule training Health & Safety •Comply with and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards. •Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the service for example National Standards for Child Protection and Care and comply with associated Tusla – Child and Family Agency protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. •To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. Skills Requirement Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following: •Possess a relevant third level qualification in training, education, health, social science, or human resources area. •Have at least two years administrative or practice experience in a designated office within the services mentioned above. •Must be currently certified as a trainer of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention with The Residential Child Care Project of Cornell University. •Must have at least one years’ experience in delivery of TCI Training up to and including level 3 competency. •Proven experience in the area of education/ training and development, as relevant to this role. This experience should include needs analysis, design and development of training programmes, training delivery, evaluation etc. •Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience of facilitating learning on an individual or group basis Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
