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Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Outreach Respite Manager to join our team in Respite Services Carlow / Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: Full-time Salary Scale: €55,430 to €68,228 pro rata per annum Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overall Purpose of the Post: The post holder will be responsible for the development, management and delivery of a range of respite services in the region including day, evening and weekend respite, afterschool support, summer activity sessions and future alternative respite services across the Southeast. This includes responsibility for the management of staffing, budgets, and the provision of the highest standards of respite care. This will consist of planning, developing, managing and reviewing services in line with the identified needs in the area and aligned to Enable Ireland’s Strategic Plan and model of service delivery. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and the implementation of Enable Ireland policies and procedures, ensuring that services are child-centered and in line with best practice ensuring a high standard of clinical care is maintained. The successful candidate will line manage and provide support and supervision and ensure appropriate training is delivered to the staff team. See Job Description and Person Specification for further details. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:- · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Enable Ireland welcomes applications from candidates who will be eligible for Professional Registration in the coming months. In the event that candidates are considered for appointment pending their Professional Registration, they may initially be appointed to an assistant grade post. Closing date for applications: Friday 15th May A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Staff Psychologist
Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Grade Psychologist to join our team in the Children’s Disability Network Team 3. Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 35 hours per week Salary Scale: €59,159 - €103,466 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 34 days pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post Enable Ireland delivers children’s services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) under the national Progressing Disabilities Services (PDS) model for children and young people with complex needs arising from a disability. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a range of Psychologist services for young people (0 – 18 years) and their families within an interdisciplinary framework. Service will include assessment and intervention, clinical supervision and ongoing service development. This will be delivered through a family centred approach across a variety of settings including the clinic, preschools, schools, children’s homes and community settings. Duties Planning and Organising · Plan and manage caseload to include assessments & interventions in collaboration with CDNM, clinical supervisor and the interdisciplinary team as appropriate. · Contribute to the overall service planning process. · Plan and manage resources efficiently in assigned areas of responsibility. · Understand the importance of time management for themselves and how this translates to organising their assigned caseload. · Maintain a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. · Take responsibility for the achievement of service delivery targets by regularly recording, reporting and monitoring outcomes and statistics. · Prepare for and attend any relevant meetings. Professional Responsibilities · Hold an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behave in line with professional standards as set down by Progressing Disability Services in the Children & Young People governance framework, by Enable Ireland and by relevant professional bodies. · Carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role using clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice. · Operate within evidence based clinical practice guidelines, relevant to the role within the CDNT. This includes adhering to National PDS policies and local policies and procedures as applicable · Apply the knowledge, abilities and technical skills required to provide safe, efficient and effective service in the area of practice. · Maintain quality records and documentation in accordance with local service, professional and legislative standards. · Take a lead role in goal setting with service user, family and other team members as appropriate. · Facilitate student placements, supervise and mentor students. · Represent the discipline / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate. · Participate in the management of Psychologist stock and equipment. · Operate within the scope of Psychologist practice as per CORU requirements and in accordance with local guidelines. Education and Training · Participate in mandatory training programmes. · Participate in continuing professional development in line with the registration requirements of the PSI and BPS. · Engage in professional and clinical supervision in line with the Supervision, Support and Performance Achievement policy and supervision requirements of the relevant professional body. Standards in Practice · Work in and promote a safe working environment in accordance with Health and Safety legislation. · Maintain ethical and professional standards at all times in accordance with our professional bodies · Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards including role as a mandated person under Children First National Guidelines for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017. · Actively participate in risk management systems. · Document and report any adverse incidents, near misses, hazards and accidents in accordance with organisational guidelines. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. · Promote a culture that values diversity. · Treat all service users with dignity and respect and ensure that their welfare is a key consideration at all times. Team Working · Work as part of the interdisciplinary team. · Communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders. · Contribute to case planning and multi-agency case working in line with national PDS and local policies. · Demonstrate enthusiasm and a high level of motivation in contributing to and supporting team initiatives and change processes. · Communicate and work in co-operation with the Children’s Disability Network Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service. The successful candidate will have: Essential Criteria: Eligible applicants must: Have a university degree or diploma (QQ1 level 8 equivalent) obtained with 1st or 2nd class honours in which Psychology was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject And Have an Irish post-graduate professional psychology qualification accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland in Clinical, Counselling or Educational Psychology Or An equivalent qualification from another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health. And Demonstrate competence in the Care Group/s applied for And Applicants with a clinical or counselling psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings, for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Disability (Child and Adult), Child Psychology, Adult Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post-qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2. Or · Applicants with an educational psychology qualification must demonstrate that they have acquired in appropriate health settings for the area / areas for which they wish to apply - Child Disability, Child Psychology - either at least 60 days or equivalent supervised clinical placements as part of the professional qualification; or at least 60 days or equivalent post qualification supervised work experience as a psychologist. Note 2. Note 2: Combinations of supervised clinical placement experience as part of the qualification and post qualification supervised work experience within a single care group area to give a total of 60 days are not acceptable. Valid driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport in order to delivery services across a large geographical area Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the state. Must be a member of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Desirable Criteria: If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:- · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Wednesday 6th May 2026 A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Staff Nurse Respite
- Would you like to work for a great employer? Enable Ireland is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of children and adults with disabilities in Ireland, and is named as one of Ireland's Irish Independent 150 Best Employers 2025. Enable Ireland, as an equal opportunities employer, proudly maintains a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We vigorously advocate for fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement, and are dedicated to ongoing enhancement in these areas. We are currently seeking a highly-motivated Staff Nurse to join our team in the Carlow/Kilkenny Respite service based in both Carlow and Kilkenny. Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary Scale: €36,333 - €53,050 pro rata per annum. Salary scales are subject to LSI’s (Long Service Increments) Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 pro rata per annum This pay scale is subject to increases in 2026 in accordance with the recent WRC agreement towards enhanced pay adjustments in Section 39 organisations. Overview of the Post The purpose of the role is to work as a member of the team providing respite and home support services, in all Enable Ireland locations across Carlow and Kilkenny. To work with the children/young people through a person centred approach to meet their identified needs during their stay in active partnership and in line with the needs and wishes of each child and family. This post will involve week day and weekend work, sleep overs and night duty. Duties: · Create an environment, which promotes each child’s participation in terms of choice and decision-making and in which each child is enabled to reach their highest level of independence. · The candidate should display a skilled approach to clinical and therapeutic interventions to provide care across various states of health and wellbeing and promoting wellness. · The candidate should be able to work within their scope of practice, building on their professional development throughout their employment. · Be a lead clinician in assigned, allocated clinical areas of responsibility and carry a clinical caseload appropriate to the post. · Be responsible for the co-ordination, assessment, planning, implementation and review of care for children according to service standards including TUSLA and HIQA regulations. · Ensure the implementation of agreed programmes of care for each child, are met in ways, which promote dignity and respect for the child. · Identify and understand the health and medical needs of each child as required and ensure their needs are met appropriately. · Work with individual children in a range of settings. At all times the staff will take the lead in ensuring the safety of the children. · Provide leadership, support, mentorship to all support staff in the provision of clinical and care support services across multiple locations. · Takes responsibility for the line management and clinical supervision of staff and student within the team/service as required. · In partnership with parents/carers/team to act as facilitator to foster links with the child’s future educators. · Identify training needs and deliver training to non-nursing staff as required. · Ensure that the care and hygiene of treatment rooms, bathroom and toileting facilities are to the highest standards. · Planning and management of bus routes and time schedules and act as bus escort in the transportation of the children to and from home as required. · Staff will be expected to display appropriate sensitivity while working closely with families and service users. · Works in accordance with Enable Ireland’s Code of Practice, Guidelines for working with Services Users and other Enable Ireland National Policies and Procedures. · In consultation with the inter/multidisciplinary team be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of the programme of activity for each child. · Liaise with and organise Paediatric Clinics as appropriate. · Liaise with Health Care Professionals. · Ensure that equipment, toys and furniture are maintained in good order. Overall responsibility for children’s clothing and equipment, ensuring they go home in good order. Planning and Organising of Activities and Resources: · Plans and organises activities and necessary resources efficiently and effectively. · Understands the importance of time management for themselves and in particular how this translates to organising their assigned caseload. · Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. · Deals with unexpected scenarios with persistence and flexibility to ensure the achievement of goals. · Will be accountable for regular documentation of children’s progress in their files. Professional Development and Standards in the Service: · Ensures that all records and technical data are up to date and available if required. · Ensures strict compliance with health and safety standards and adheres to operational guidelines ensuring equipment is checked and working correctly in accordance with safety standards. · Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. Integrity & Decision Making: · Holds an appropriate and effective set of professional values and beliefs and behaves in line with professional standards as set down by Enable Ireland NMBI, and other relevant professional bodies. · Makes decisions in a well-judged and timely manner bringing all relevant information to bear. · Uses logical analysis to break complex problems into their component parts. · Promotes and consistently supports the demonstration and development of evidence based service delivery. Service Delivery & Initiative: · Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to make a credible contribution to the service. · Collaborate with the children and young people while working in partnership with parents/family/carer and all other relevant stakeholders to identify and achieve goals. · Strives to achieve quality results at all levels of the servicein line with the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) as adopted by Enable Ireland. · Takes initiatives to move the service forward and shows a willingness to try out new ideas under supervision that add service delivery value. · Is committed to achieving evidence based goals and the continuous improvement of the service. · Shows enthusiasm and a high level of motivation in completing projects. Building and Maintaining Working Relationships: · Forms strong positive working relationships across all areas of the service, builds on a common understanding. · Demonstrates a supportive and reciprocating work style including strong empathy with service users. · To communicate effectively with parents of children attending the service so as to provide a children and family centred service. · Works appropriately with all stakeholders. Team Working: · To work in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of services for children, in particular in the development of person centred planning. · Attend and actively contribute to relevant clinical and professional and service meetings. · Participate in training and developmental opportunities as identified and agreed. · Support and contribute to research initiatives as required. · Understands concepts of interdisciplinary team working and complexity of working in teams. Communication: · Gets a message across fluently and persuasively in a variety of different media (oral, written and electronic). · Makes a compelling case to positively influence the thinking of others. · Demonstrates strong listening and interpersonal skills. · Works in partnership with a range of relevant stakeholders. Leadership: · Builds credibility and portrays the profession/service in a positive light by being professional and well informed. · Demonstrates determination and initiative to achieve results and improve the service. · Clearly accepts accountability for standards of performance in relevant area of responsibility. · Inspires others to work to high standards by being enthusiastic about the profession and the service. · Maintains ethical and personal standards at all times. · Facilitates individual and group interventions in a skilled manner. · Communicate and work in co-operation with the Manager and other team members in providing an integrated quality service, taking the lead role as required. · To carry out vaccination of both service owners and staff as required. Essential Criteria: · A recognised validated University Degree or an equivalent qualification in Intellectual Disability Nursing/ or Children’s Nursing. · Must be registered, with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI]. · Candidates must have current eligibility to work in the state. · Full manual driving licence for within the state / jurisdiction with access to own transport. · Experience of working with children with disability. · Annual registration On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration maintained by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland [NMBI] (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann). And Practitioners must confirm annual registration with the NMBI to Enable Ireland. Desirable Criteria: · Commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers and children in a family centred manner. · Good knowledge of child protection & child development. · Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of residential respite and day services. · Understanding of HIQA standards. · Experience of working with teenagers with behaviours that challenge. · Experience of inter/transdisciplinary working. · Maintains a disciplined and professional level of performance under sustained or situational pressure. - Demonstrates the ability to arrange and schedule activities. · Be able to work effectively as a team member to work without daily supervision and be self-motivating. · Willingness to embrace service development and change. If you believe you would fit the role then please submit your application today. Benefits As a staff member of Enable Ireland, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, including:- · Excellent internal and external training opportunities · Generous annual leave entitlements · Flexible Working · Long service reward scheme · Pay adjusted Maternity Leave · Pay adjusted Adoptive Leave · Pay adjusted Paternity Leave · Wellbeing benefits · Pension For a full list of our benefits & conditions, please click here: What now? To apply, please download the Job Description and Person Specification for your information and complete the online application form. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for applications: Friday 8th May A panel may be formed from this vacancy for any similar vacancies, which may arise during the next 12 months. · The post will be subject to reference checks and may be subject to Garda vetting/police clearance, as relevant. · Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. · Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants from all sections of the community. · The above information serves only as a guide to the advertised position. Enable Ireland, at its discretion, reserves the right to change this prior to appointment. · Please review Enable Ireland’s Rezoomo Privacy Policy here: https://enableireland.ie/resources/publications/rezoomo-privacy-policy · Please review the Enable Ireland’s External Data Protection Notice available at https://www.enableireland.ie/privacy-policy for details on how Enable Ireland processes applicant’s personal information. Please note if you are invited for interview, we will share your personal data with: 1) Any virtual service provider we use to host the interview; and 2) the interview panel (if applicable). Your information will be stored for this purpose in line with our retention policy
Jr Central Channels Product Owner
Central Channels Junior Product Owner Location – Kilkenny Glanbia Business Services Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The Opportunity The Central Channels team are looking for a Jnr Product Owner to join our Customer and Consumer product team. Reporting into the Central Channels product owner and working as part of the Customer and Consumer team. The successful candidate will be a voice of technical expertise on the team when interacting with the rest of the business. This team is dedicated to innovation and excellence, working on some of the world’s best known brands across the Glanbia Group. Leading key global product initiatives across web and application platforms, with a focus on building and enhancing websites, understanding and shaping new product applications, delivering feature improvements, and managing end‑to‑end product cycle. Overview This is an exciting opportunity for a Jnr Product Owner with 2 years plus experience to join our team. You will be responsible for customer websites, page builds, configuration, content updates, bug management, CRs, and technical project planning across the group. As a Jnr Product Owner, you should have excellent communication and problem-solving skills to identify issues and work collaboratively with various teams to resolve them. Ultimately, you should bridge the gap between business needs and technical requirements to drive continuous improvement through the digital channels as you will be responsible for. This is a permanent position that will offer a hybrid working model , combining remote and onsite work in our Global Technology Centre in Kilkenny. Key elements of the role If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply! Where and How You Will Work The opportunity will be based in Kilkenny with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance. What We Would Like to Offer You The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, pension and competitive salary.
Trainee Optical Assistant
So, you’re a proactive people person, passionate about retail and offering the best customer service? Sounds like you’d be a great fit here. So, if you’ve ever considered a career in optics, this Trainee Optical Assistant role could be perfect for you. As a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t need to have previous experience, you just need to be prepared to create an outstanding store environment for both our customers and our team, making sure every patient receives the best care in our stores. We aren’t looking for people with years of experience and heaps of qualifications, just passionate, hard-workers ready to confidently welcome and help customers as they walk through our doors. And once you’ve found your feet as a Trainee Optical Assistant, you don’t just have to stop there. We have plenty of professional training and development in other business areas, as well as the support of experienced Opticians and Technicians supporting you on your journey. So, whatever you want your career to look like, you can bring it to life at Specsavers. Our store Based in Kilkenny, we are a community driven store that actively participates with charities and community initiatives alike. What’s on Offer? As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include: Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!
Veterinary Research Officer
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is a multi-functional organisation which provides a wide range of services both directly and through specialist state agencies operating under its aegis. The Department has a wide and diverse customer base which includes farmers, taxpayers, consumers, food processers and other commercial operators, those involved in sea fishing, forestry, bioenergy, research as well as diverse EU institutions, other State Bodies and special interest groups. The Mission of the Department is to ‘to lead, enable and regulate the sector in a way that optimises its contribution to social, economic, and environmental sustainability, ensuring food safety, public health and animal health and welfare’. ABOUT THE ROLE The Veterinary Research Officer is a professional veterinary grade in the Civil Service. The laboratories of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) currently comprise of seven laboratory divisions (Pathology, Bacteriology and Parasitology; Virology; Regional Veterinary Laboratories (RVLs); Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Plant Sciences) located within a central laboratory complex at Backweston and at other sites around the country. Research Officers may be assigned to work in one of the central laboratory divisions (Pathology, Bacteriology and Parasitology, Virology or Food Microbiology) or in one of the RVLs. The Laboratories support the Department in implementing official controls in respect of animal health, plant health, food safety and the safety of animal feed. The Laboratories also provide for the diagnosis and investigation of diseases of farmed animals. This enables the early recognition of new/emerging and World Organisation of Animal Health (WOAH)-listed diseases and the surveillance & monitoring of the patterns and frequencies of endemic diseases (including zoonotic diseases). The Laboratories undertake applied research and development work in support of DAFM’s one health policies and as appropriate, its publication. Research Officers may be assigned to a diagnostic and investigative role where the officer will be required to have a working knowledge of a range of laboratory-based diagnostic disciplines and to become competent in the post-mortem examination of farmed animals and in on-farm animal disease investigation. Officers may also be encouraged to develop a specialist interest in non-laboratory-based disciplines that are identified by laboratory management as priorities to support the diagnostic and surveillance functions of the service. Alternatively, and particularly within central laboratory divisions, Research Officers may be required to focus on a more specific discipline (e.g. anatomical pathology, bacteriology, virology, veterinary public health, veterinary risk assessment etc.) or sector (e.g. pigs, poultry, equidae, etc.), developing in-depth expertise and providing technical advice, risk assessment, investigative and supportive role to RVL colleagues, other DAFM Divisions, the livestock and agrifood sectors. Research officers may be required to partake in or assist with laboratory contingency response, planning, training and the provision of scientific or clinical opinion and other laboratory supports in the investigation of suspect food safety incidents or disease detections in animals including for suspect WOAH-listed diseases. In all of these posts, the successful candidates are expected to function as members of close-knit multi-disciplinary teams, this requires good interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and a positive and enthusiastic approach to collaboration within the team and with colleagues in other teams and divisions. While specialisation is encouraged and supported in all roles this will be directed towards the stated goals and needs of the organisation, prioritising above all the collaborative delivery of the principal duties of the role as assigned. Note: Successful candidates who are appointed to an RVL post may have a period of up to three months placement in Backweston during the first 12-18 months of service for the purposes of training and induction. Travel and subsistence will be paid at conference rate for this training period. Principal Tasks: Applicable to all Research Officers • Provide veterinary interpretation and timely reporting of laboratory findings and test results and where indicated, appropriate follow-up • Provide expert technical advice to DAFM colleagues, veterinary practitioners and industry groups • Contribute to maintenance and development of accreditation within the laboratory • Maintain and develop expertise through relevant continual professional development (CPD), engagement in applied research collaboration both internally and externally and publishing findings in peer reviewed scientific journals, periodic reports, at scientific meetings, in the veterinary and farming press as appropriate. Applicable to Research Officer Panel 1 - Diagnostic and Investigative role • Carry out post-mortem examinations on farmed animals, and act as the case manager for those cases • Interpret and report a broad range of clinical pathology test results • Provide advisory support to veterinary practitioners • Undertake field investigation of disease problems as appropriate – e.g. suspected cases of exotic or emerging disease • Develop and maintain collaborative links with external peers Applicable to Research Officer Panel 2 – Microbiology role • Research Officers engaged in the disciplines of microbiology (virology, bacteriology, parasitology, food microbiology) and/or animal disease risk assessment • Develop and oversee specialised testing processes for the diagnosis of specific infectious pathogens of animal and zoonotic concern • Provide diagnostic support to colleagues engaged in diagnostic work • Advise on laboratory aspects of veterinary public health and food safety where appropriate • Contribute to National Reference Laboratory functions • Develop and maintain collaborative links with EU reference laboratories and peers VACANCIES The Department currently has two vacancies for the role of (Veterinary) Research Officer in Backweston Agrilabs, Co. Kildare for a Microbiology role and in Kilkenny RVL for a Diagnostic and Investigative role. This recruitment campaign provides for the establishment of two panels, the first reflecting the requirements of a diagnostic and investigative role and a specialised panel reflecting the requirement to appoint persons with pre-existing expertise in veterinary bacteriology/parasitology/virology/risk assessment. Research Officer Panel 1: Diagnostic and Investigative role Research Officer Panel 2: Microbiology (virology, bacteriology, parasitology, risk assessment) Following an assessment process, candidates who achieve the qualifying standard will be placed on an Order of Merit from which one appointment to each stream will be made. The posts will be offered to the candidate ranked first for each and, if refused, to the remaining candidates in sequence until each post is filled. While it is anticipated that only one appointment to each stream will be made as a result of this competition, the Order of Merit will remain in place for a period of up to two years from the date of the first appointment, or until exhausted, and may be used to fill further vacancies in other DAFM Laboratories, if any, that may arise during that period. In cases where a candidate applies to participate in more than one stream of the competition, a single process will be used but the candidate will be assessed separately for each stream. In the event that a candidate achieves a place on more than one panel, the candidate will be offered one or more appointments as vacancies arise until such time as the candidate is appointed or until the various panels expire. Candidates who refuse an offer of appointment to a specific panel and location will retain their placing on that panel but forfeit their right to be offered an appointment to that location under that panel. Temporary Vacancies In the event that temporary vacancies for this post arise during the lifetime of the Order of Merit, the Department reserves the right to offer such temporary posts on the basis of the results of this competition. Candidates who accept such a temporary post retain their placing on the Order of Merit and the acceptance of such a temporary appointment in no way interferes with the normal process of appointing candidates to permanent posts that may arise. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Essential Requirements: Candidates must have on the 5th May 2026: · A recognised Veterinary Degree (MVB or equivalent) such that the candidate is registered, or is eligible for registration, as a Veterinary Practitioner with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Candidates must be registered prior to any offer of appointment · Excellent team working qualities and communication skills · Reasonable proficiency in spoken and written English · Post-graduate work experience as follows: (i) Research Officer Panel 1 – Minimum of 2 years’ post-graduate experience in farm animal veterinary clinical practice, herd or flock health medicine, or farm animal diagnostic pathology, relevant to this position (ii) Research Officer Panel 2 - post-graduate experience in a laboratory or research environment engaged in one of the following disciplines – bacteriology, biology, parasitology, virology, veterinary public health, molecular biology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, animal health risk assessment. · A current valid driving licence at date of offer and/or access to a car/transport Desirable Requirements • Applicable to both panels: • Board certification or other post-graduate qualification in a relevant clinical, epidemiological or laboratory-based diagnostic discipline. • Post-graduate qualification in a veterinary science or an allied discipline (e.g. Master’s Degree/PhD). • Track record of publications in the peer-reviewed veterinary or scientific literature. • Post-graduate experience in a laboratory, research, relevant industry or animal health risk assessment role. Competencies Applicants should have all the attributes required of a Veterinary Research Officer and in particular they must demonstrate, by reference to specific examples from their career to-date, that they possess or have the capacity to acquire the qualities, skills and knowledge required for the role of Research Officer as identified in the following competency framework. 1. Leadership 2. Analysis and Decision Making 3. Management & Delivery of Results 4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills 5. Drive and Commitment 6. Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development The Principal Terms and Conditions of Service for this competition can be found HERE. The main points are summarised as follows: • A permanent position following an initial probationary contract in the Civil Service. • A competitive salary. The current gross rate for this position, effective from 1st February 2026: Personal Pension Contribution1 (PPC) €70,064, €74,937, €77,707, €80,723, €84,274, €87,507, €90,740, €93,970, €97,200, €100,430, €103,660, €106,888, €113,331 (NMAX), €116,943 (LSI1), €120,540 (LSI2). • Annual Leave: The annual leave allowance will be 27 days rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave and is on the basis of a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays. • Hours of Attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week Individuals who are new to the Civil Service are required to pay into the Personal Pension Contribution scheme. Where applicable, Long Service Increments may be payable after 3 years (LSI1) and 6 years (LSI2) satisfactory service at the maximum of the scale. Important Note Entry will be at the minimum of the pay 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. All offers are for immediate appointment. In applying for this competition, you accept that, if offered a post, you will be able to commence duties within a reasonable timeframe. Start dates are determined by business needs, and appointees will be expected to take up duty within this period once an offer is made. Requests for deferral will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and remain entirely at the discretion of the Department. As an Employer of Choice, the Civil Service is committed to supporting a flexible and family-friendly working environment. We offer a range of elective policies - please see Appendix A. These policies can be applied for in line with the relevant statutory provisions and are subject to the business needs of the organisation.
