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Sort by: relevance | dateNaval Service: Direct Entry - Engine Room Artificer
The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. We are now recruiting qualified Maintenance Engineers and Technicians to join as Direct Entry Engine Room Artificers (ERAs). In this role, you'll maintain and repair critical onboard systems including propulsion, power generation and auxiliary machinery. Duties include preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and participation in emergency response operations at sea. About the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Naval Service: Direct Entry - Electrical Engineering Officer
Description The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. We are now recruiting qualified Electrical Engineers to join as Direct Entry Electrical Engineering Officers. This is a leadership and technical role at the heart of Naval operations, with responsibility for managing critical onboard systems and supporting mission success at sea and ashore. About the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Naval Service: Direct Entry - Electrical Artificer
Description The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. We are now recruiting qualified Electrical/Electronic Technicians to join as Direct Entry Electrical Artificers. In this role, you'll maintain and repair onboard electrical systems, including power generation, distribution and automated control systems. Duties also include preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and participation in emergency response operations. About the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Re-Enlistment (Privates and NCOs)
Description Rejoin the Irish Defence Forces bring your valuable military experience, technical skills, discipline and the experience you’ve gained since leaving to strengthen the Defence Forces. If you’re ready to build on what you’ve already achieved, the Defence Forces provides opportunities to advance your skills and expand your responsibilities. If you are a former member seeking to serve again, the Defence Forces invites you to consider re-enlistment. Your previous service, skills and commitment could be a seamless fit for our teams across all roles. Key points to highlight to ex-service personnel: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Re-Commissioning Officers
Description We invite former Officers of the Defence Forces to explore re-joining as a Commissioned Officer. Your leadership, strategic experience and professional standards are highly valued and we are keen to welcome back qualified leaders who can contribute to robust, mission-focused operations and play a vital role in protecting the State. As a Commissioned Officer, you will take on challenging responsibilities, develop exceptional leadership skills and contribute to national and global security with pride and purpose. What to expect for former Officer Applicants: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Defence Forces Motor Technician Fitters
Description We are now recruiting qualified Motor Technicians to join as Direct Entrant to the Irish Defence Forces. In this role, you'll carry out vehicle repairs and may be posted to the locations within the Army, Naval Service or Air Corps. About this Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Naval Service: Direct Entry - Chef
Description The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. The Irish Defence Forces is now recruiting qualified Chefs to join as Direct Entry personnel within the Naval Service. In this role, you’ll be a key member of the ship’s Logistics Team, supporting operations at sea and ashore by preparing and serving nutritious meals that sustain morale and wellbeing under challenging conditions. About the Role: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Youth Justice Worker
About Foróige: At Foróige, you are not just taking on a job, you are joining a movement that empowers young people and transforms communities. With over 600 dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers, we work together to create impactful change through innovative programmes, clubs and services. Foróige is an independent, non profit national voluntary youth organisation engaged in out of school youth development and education. The purpose of the organisation is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and the development of society. About the Project: Working in a Youth Diversion Project, regardless of the role, will allow you to take a journey with young people and families who are often the most marginalised and disadvantaged. Many have faced great obstacles, tragedy and adversity in their lives, yet are inspiring in their ability to cope, bounce back and often flourish once given the appropriate opportunities and supports. Foróige’s philosophy underpins all of our work and this supports our passionate belief in the importance of giving second chances and opportunities to young people regardless of their circumstances. These projects are part of a network of Youth Diversion Projects, funded by the Department of Justice and by the European Social Fund and Dormant Accounts, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána under the Youth Justice Strategy 2021 to 2027, and will be managed by Foróige. Key Responsibilities: • Assessing and responding to the needs of young people at risk of offending or re offending. • Engaging, building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target group on both a one to one and group basis. • Engaging these young people in a process of learning and development that will enable them to examine their own offending and to make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in criminal, harmful or socially unacceptable behaviours. • Designing, implementing and evaluating creative and responsive outcomes focused case plans and interventions for project participants. • Engaging and supporting parents or guardians to engage effectively in their young person’s social and personal development to facilitate positive behaviour change. • Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures and guidelines. • Operating in accordance with Youth Diversion Project operational requirements. • Completing accurately and on time all of the administrative requirements of the project. • Attending Youth Diversion Project advisory committee and referral assessment committee meetings as required and preparation of reports for same. • Networking, cooperating and enlisting the support of other agencies, organisations and community groups to enhance the development opportunities for project participants. • Attending committee and team meetings as required by management, project committee and funders. • Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly An Garda Síochána and other services engaged with young people in the catchment area. • Administration, budget and resource management including compiling plans and reports as required by the funder and ensuring that deadlines are adhered to. • Working collaboratively as part of the Youth Diversion Project team and the wider Foróige team. • Any such other relevant duties as the Board of Foróige and or the Chief Executive Officer or the nominee of the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation and the policy and programmes of Foróige and the Youth Diversion Project. Professional Qualification and Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential): • Education to degree standard preferably in the area of youth, justice, social or community work (essential). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. • Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people (essential). • One year experience in a Youth Diversion Project or similar youth work role (desirable). • Experience and understanding of Youth Diversion Project work and of working with young people facing adversity (desirable). • Access to a car and full driving licence (essential). Person Specification (Essential): • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people. • Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment. • Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes. • Knowledge and experience of systems, processing and administration. • Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the work. Benefits to Support You: Salary: Foróige Youth Officer scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be point 2 and will be dependent on experience. Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday. Employee Assistance Programme: 24 hour, 7 day employee assistance. Pension: Contributory pension benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket. Training and Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9 day Foróige induction programme and ongoing continuing professional development. Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course. Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policy and practices that support your professional development. Progression Opportunities. Career Break: Up to 2 years career break after 3 years service. Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year service. Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work life balance. Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top up maternity and paternity benefit pay.
Youth Justice Worker
Key Responsibilities: • Assessing and responding to the needs of young people at risk of offending or re offending. • Engaging, building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target group on both a one to one and group basis. • Engaging these young people in a process of learning and development that will enable them to examine their own offending and to make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in criminal, harmful or socially unacceptable behaviours. • Designing, implementing and evaluating creative and responsive outcomes focused case plans and interventions for project participants. • Engaging and supporting parents or guardians to engage effectively in their young person’s social and personal development to facilitate positive behaviour change. • Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures and guidelines. • Operating in accordance with the Youth Diversion Project operational requirements. • Completing accurately and on time all of the administrative requirements of the project. • Attending Youth Diversion Project advisory committee and referral assessment committee meetings as required and preparation of reports for same. • Networking, cooperating and enlisting the support of other agencies, organisations and community groups to enhance the development opportunities for project participants. • Attending committee and team meetings as required by management, project committee and funders. • Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly An Garda Síochána and other services engaged with young people in the catchment area. • Administration, budget and resource management including compiling plans and reports as required by the funder and ensuring that deadlines are adhered to. • Working collaboratively as part of the Youth Diversion Project team and the wider Foróige team. • Any such other relevant duties as the Board of Foróige and or the Chief Executive Officer or the nominee of the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation and the policy and programmes of Foróige and the Youth Diversion Project. Professional Qualification and Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential): • Education to degree standard preferably in the area of youth, justice, social or community work (essential). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. • Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people (essential). • One year experience in a Youth Diversion Project or similar youth work role (desirable). • Experience and understanding of Youth Diversion Project work and of working with young people facing adversity (desirable). • Access to a car and full driving licence (essential). Person Specification (Essential): • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people. • Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment. • Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes. • Knowledge and experience of systems, processing and administration. • Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the work. Benefits to Support You: Salary: Foróige Youth Officer scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be point 3 and will be dependent on experience. Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday. Employee Assistance Programme: 24 hour, 7 day employee assistance. Pension: Contributory pension benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket. Training and Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9 day Foróige induction programme and ongoing continuing professional development. Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course. Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policy and practices that support your professional development. Progression Opportunities. Career Break: Up to 2 years career break after 3 years service. Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year service. Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work life balance. Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top up maternity and paternity benefit pay.
Digital Programme Youth Officer
The Youth Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a one year fixed term contract of employment. It must be understood, however, that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the contract period, or if funding for the post is discontinued or a post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated. Key Responsibilities: The duties of the Youth Officer shall be notified by the Board of Foróige and or their nominee. The function is achieved through fulfilling the main duties outlined below: ● Working in conjunction with the Senior Youth Officer to develop innovative programmes and interventions to enable project participants to develop digital skills that serve as a conduit for cultural exchange, social understanding and employment opportunities. ● Designing a digital youth work programme that responds to the needs and interests of the young people, incorporating an intergenerational element in line with the delivery targets of the PEACEPLUS Programme. ● Engaging, building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target audience. ● Establish and incorporate technology and digital media programmes in line with the delivery targets of the PEACEPLUS Programme. ● Engaging young people in a process of learning and development. ● Designing, implementing and evaluating creative, culturally appropriate and responsive outcomes focused plans and interventions for project participants. ● Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures and guidelines. ● Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly other services engaged with young people in the catchment area. ● Administration, systems, budget and resource management. ● Working collaboratively as part of the wider Foróige team. ● Any such other relevant duties as the Board of Foróige and or the Chief Executive or the nominee of the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation of Foróige policies and procedures and the PEACEPLUS Programme. Professional Qualification and Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential): ● Education to degree standard, preferably in the area of youth, justice, social or community work (essential). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications. ● Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people (essential). ● Knowledge and experience of Foróige digital programmes (desirable). ● Knowledge and experience of digital youth work (desirable). ● Paid or voluntary experience working with young people (desirable). ● An understanding of youth work and community work methodologies (desirable). ● Access to a car and a full driving licence (essential). Person Specification (Essential): ● Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people. ● Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment. ● Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team. ● Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ● Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes. ● Knowledge and experience of systems, processing and administration. ● Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the work. Benefits to Support You: Salary: Foróige Youth Officer salary scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be point 1. Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday. Employee Assistance Programme: 24 hour, 7 day employee assistance. Pension: Contributory pension benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket. Training and Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9 day Foróige induction programme and ongoing continuing professional development. Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course. Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policy and practices that support your professional development. Progression Opportunities. Career Break: Up to 2 years career break after 3 years service. Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year service. Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work life balance. Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top up maternity and paternity benefit pay. Other Information: Garda vetting: Candidates under consideration for employment in Foróige will be subject to Garda vetting. Hours of work: This is a full time role and you will be expected to work a minimum of 35 hours per week. The position will require flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected that you will work some late evenings or nights per week (for full time this will be up to 3 late evenings) and occasional weekend work will be required. Travel: This post will involve domestic travel within Ireland and occasional meetings. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate Foróige rates.
