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Healthcare Assistant required for Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Kiltipper Road, Dublin 24 - Must have valid work permit for Ireland. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, a purpose-built centre established in 2004, is expanding our team and seeking Healthcare Assistants for full-time and part-time positions (22 hours per week minimum). Our multidisciplinary team provides a range of specialist care services including care of the older person, the younger person with a disability, people with Dementia/Alzheimer's and step-down care, convalescence, and rehabilitation care services. Kiltipper Woods Care Centre provides outpatient rehabilitation and wellness therapies through our physiotherapy and hydrotherapy clinic. Role Overview: Healthcare Assistants support Nursing Staff in delivering high-quality, person-centered care. You will ensure the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of residents while maintaining professional standards and adherence to care policies. Key Responsibilities: Winner Clinical Team of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards Winner Nursing Home/Residential Care Unit of the Year 2019 - Irish Healthcare Awards Kiltipper Woods Care Centre is an equal opportunities employer
Health & Safety Officer
The Role Reporting directly to the Head of the SQC Section, Health and Safety Officers work to prevent accidents, injuries and work-related illnesses in the IRCG. Health and Safety Officers create and implement health and safety policies in accordance with the latest legislation, national and international standards and to ensure that these policies are implemented by management, staff and Coast Guard volunteers. The role requires active engagement with personnel at all levels of the organisation on health and safety related matters. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role The principal duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following: • Managing IRCG Occupational Health and Safety Management System which is based on the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 45001 standard. • Assisting the Head of the Section in managing health and safety across IRCG locations. • Developing and managing health and safety objectives for the IRCG. • Carrying out risk assessments, producing method statements and other related health and safety documents and making recommendations to management on foot of risk assessments carried out. • Monitoring and measuring the health and safety performance of the IRCG in support of identifying areas of improvement. Ensuring staff welfare is a high priority by: • Opportunities for promotion through internal, interdepartmental and open competitions. Salary and Conditions Salary Range (Engineering Officer): €53,740 - €75,788 Annual Leave: 29 days Hours of attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week Principal Conditions of Service: The Principal Conditions of Service applicable to the role including Eligibility to Compete and Certain Restrictions on Eligibility are on page 9 and 10 of this booklet. Competition Closing Date: Your application must be submitted on the publicjobs website not later than 3pm on Thursday, 26th of March 2026. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours of submitting your application, please email: Aoife.DePree@publicjobs.ie Interviews are expected to commence from April or May 2026. For full details on the recruitment process, please see the Competition Process section on page 15 of this booklet. You should check your publicjobs.ie Application Centre on a regular basis as email notifications about updates, tests, interviews etc. published in the “Review Communications” area can sometimes be filtered into your Junk or Spam email folders. You are also advised to check all these folders regularly. Essential Candidates must have, on or before Thursday 26th of March 2026: (a) A qualification of at least Level 7 (minimum 180 credits) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications equivalent) in Health and Safety, and (b) At least two years’ relevant experience in a safety role, OR (a) A qualification at minimum Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), and (b) A recognised qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH General Cert. or QQI Level 6 or above in Health and Safety, and (c) At least three years’ relevant experience in a safety role. Candidates must also have: Participated in conducting accident or incident investigations including maintaining accurate records and or drawing up reports or risk assessments for management with recommendations for corrective actions. A demonstrated ability to implement and or manage a health and safety management system. Excellent knowledge of ISO 45001 or equivalent standard. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, systems and processes and demonstrate an appreciation of the legal process. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, handle multiple assignments, deal with changing priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. The ability to work independently, capable of operating under own initiative and ability to motivate and support others. Excellent written and oral communication skills including a good technical working knowledge of English and the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills, with a demonstrated ability to successfully engage and collaborate with internal colleagues at all levels. Motivation and resilience with the ability to cope with the sometimes dynamic environment of emergency health and safety incidents. Adaptability and the ability to coordinate with other maritime agencies and to deal easily in a multinational, multicultural environment. Strong Information Technology (IT) skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word etc. An ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). A current full driving licence (Category B), valid in Ireland. In addition to the above, candidates must also be able to demonstrate the Key Competencies identified for effective performance in this role (outlined on page 8). Special Essential Personal Attributes required for the performance of the job • In a safety sensitive organisation such as the Irish Coast Guard non-dependence on drugs and alcohol is essential. Desirable • Experience of delivering safety communications directly to personnel. • Knowledge and or experience of public sector organisation and health and safety governance. • Knowledge and or experience in a maritime or emergency service environment. • Membership of the IOSH at Technical level (TechIOSH) or higher.
Administrative Assistant
Background The Health Research Board (HRB) is a statutory agency under the aegis of the Department of Health. As the lead agency in Ireland responsible for supporting and funding health research, generating health information and promoting the use of evidence in policy and practice, we are motivated and inspired by our vision – for better health through excellent research, data and evidence. The HRB’s mission is to support research that improves people’s health, promotes evidence-informed care and creates solutions to societal challenges. An overview of the HRB’s objectives and activities may be found in The HRB Strategy 2021-2025, Health research – making an impact , ( HRB Strategy 2021-2025 ). The NHIS Unit in the HRB manages four national health information systems in the areas of drugs and alcohol, disability and mental health on behalf of various Government Departments. These systems 1) produce data and information to assist Government Departments with policy and planning 2) enable the HSE to report on its service planning processes and 3) generate research that is relevant to both policy and practice. Teams of researchers and analysts work to generate reports from the data collected. Key responsibilities of the post of Administrative Assistant (NHIS) The HRB is now seeking to recruit a full time, permanent Administrative Assistant to work with the four different NHIS teams within the Unit and to provide support with the work of the information systems we manage. The Administrative Assistant role is multifunctional and varied, with teamwork, organisational skills and customer service crucial. The requirement will be to work flexibly between the different teams, prioritising work as required. Duties will include (but are not limited to):Provide general administrative support to the staff in the NHIS unit
Healthy County Co-ordinator
Applications Applications will only be accepted through SDCC’s e-Recruitment system before midnight on Thursday, 19th March 2026. The Role The Healthy Cities & Counties Programme is a Department of Health funded initiative located within local government with a concerted focus on life-long wellbeing, prevention of illness; enabling wellbeing environments and the reduction of health inequities. More specifically, the programme highlights the important role and responsibility that local government has in enhancing community wellbeing outcomes. The Healthy County Coordinator role will support the delivery of the emerging outcomes framework for Healthy Ireland, and the WHO European Healthy Cities Network (Phase VIII) objectives at local and regional levels. The roles prioritise actions to improve the wider determinants of health through local government’s statutory and developmental responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on empowering communities, research and innovation, intersectoral collaboration, data management and evidence-informed decision-making. The Coordinator is the primary point of contact and liaison with other sections in relation to all operational matters for the Healthy Ireland Programme for which they are responsible and other assigned duties/functions. The post holder will work under the direction and control of the Senior Executive Officer or analogous grade or other officer designated by the Chief Executive or Director of Services as appropriate. The Coordinator is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the relevant programme and is a contributor to the strategic and policy making decisions of the local authority. They will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and strategies and to work closely with the elected Councillors and senior managers in delivering services to the highest standard. The post holder may represent the Local Authority on committees and at meetings, including for example: Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties The Healthy County Co-ordinator will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of SDCC for the advancement of the Healthy Cities & Counties Programme. The Healthy County Co-ordinator will report to the Senior Executive Officer, Community or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive. Such duties include: Work intensively with communities of interest and place to co-design, develop, and implement locally tailored wellbeing initiatives. Apply principles of empowerment, participation, social justice, and equality in all aspects of planning and delivery. Work with relevant Healthy Ireland partners to ensure integrated and improved delivery of health and wellbeing initiatives and support programmes across the City/County Council. Use and gather relevant local datasets to target communities experiencing the greatest health inequities and build evidence case for resource allocation or intervention. Develop a 5 year Healthy Cities & Counties Work Programme based on local need and priorities established from innovative and participatory community engagement and needs assessment exercises with Annual Action Plans comprising of Healthy Ireland Fund or similar funding to action local priorities. Participate in Regional Healthy Ireland Coordinator Cluster and National Network fora. Map, align and leverage local authority activities that influence the wider determinants of health and include within relevant Healthy Ireland data gathering exercises. Advise elected members and senior executives on relevant policies and programmes related to health and wellbeing and deliver relevant upskilling/enabling opportunities. Facilitate Local Authority wide or Regional Health and Wellbeing Networks and support the development of local wellbeing forums and wellbeing leadership initiatives within communities. Work confidently and sensitively with elected representatives, senior executives, and cross-sectoral leaders to address determinants of health activity within the local authority. Act as a catalyst and connector across directorates and sections (for example planning, transport, housing, environment, community) to align activity with health and wellbeing objectives. Champion whole-system, place-based, preventative approaches to health and wellbeing, working across local authority directorates and with external partners to create enabling environments that foster wellbeing for all. Explore resource mechanisms across all Government Departments and at EU level to address local community priorities. Leverage research, data, innovation, and WHO/EU collaboration to encourage local government leadership in improving health and wellbeing outcomes. Develop or contribute to funding bids where appropriate in conjunction with communities to resource local priority initiatives. Capacity to influence, align, and coordinate across internal directorates and external stakeholders and demonstrate partnership management and stakeholder engagement skills. Use local data, research, and evidence to shape decisions and measure outcomes. Represent the Local Authority in regional and national networks and participate in international platforms such as the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. Drive whole-of-local-government, whole-of-community and whole-of-place approaches to wellbeing, focusing on the social, economic, environmental and cultural determinants of health. Plan, implement, oversee, and report on funding assigned to the post in line with agreed priorities. Any other duties that may be assigned to the post to promote lifelong health and wellbeing in the community. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance.
Administrator
Background Enterprise Ireland’s remit is to accelerate the development of world class Irish companies to achieve leading positions in global markets. Our clients, employing over 230,000 people across Ireland, make a significant contribution to the Irish economy. Our forthcoming strategy for the period 2025 to 2029 will focus on supporting Irish business to accelerate sustainably and increase their contribution to economic growth. The environment in which Irish businesses operate is constantly changing and business needs to be innovative and ambitious to succeed. Our five year strategy sets out how we will support Irish business to start, compete, scale and connect to deliver jobs across Ireland and impact globally. Role Purpose The role of the Administrator, Grant Applications will be to process online and or offline applications from Enterprise Ireland clients in a timely manner. The person appointed to this role will be responsible for reviewing and verifying that the approved proposal is consistent and compliant with the application, the offer and relevant Enterprise Ireland policies and grant applications procedures. Once verified, the Grant Applications Administrator will create and issue Letters of Offer which form the legal basis of contracts between clients and Enterprise Ireland. Key Responsibilities • Administer the full Enterprise Ireland grant applications process from receipt of application to drafting and acceptance of Letters of Offer. • Administer relevant Enterprise Ireland online and offline applications systems in an efficient manner. • Represent clients’ grant applications via participation at relevant pre approval Committee meetings in relation to proposals. • Issue Letters of Offer and other relevant legal documentation to successful applicants in an accurate and timely manner. • Work closely with sectoral and other colleagues in the organisation to advise and support them in progressing applications for grant support, addressing a wide range of grant related issues. • Ensure that existing processes and systems are continuously reviewed to improve efficiencies. • Respond effectively to all set targets and priorities. • Undertake other projects and assignments across the Grant Management Team from time to time. Functional Competencies (Skills, Experience and Qualifications) • Demonstrable experience in a regulatory environment of administering and processing information, data or figures methodically and accurately is essential. • Demonstrated capacity to comprehend complex information and data for onward dissemination and ability to communicate it clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, is essential. • Experience of managing and prioritising multiple tasks to meet challenging deadlines, coupled with strong attention to detail is essential. • Experience of working within a team to achieve shared goals, objectives and targets. • Sound judgement and professionalism in decision making. • Ability to develop strong and mutually beneficial working relationships with stakeholders. • Experience of delivering an expert and efficient service to stakeholders. • A sound knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Ireland’s financial and other relevant supports. • Experience of working with Microsoft Office packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel coupled with an ability to learn new technologies and use Enterprise Ireland specific software applications and systems. Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies Results Focused The ability to be outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate timescales. Innovation and Risk Taking Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk taking, while always being on the lookout for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations. Problem Solving and Decision Making The ability to be decisive and take difficult decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound decisions. Client Focused The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and Enterprise Ireland strategy. Communicating with Impact to Influence Others Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence their own staff and others, both internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action. Teamworking Co operates with colleagues, shares information and respects the opinions and values of staff members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises how these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation and the client. Embracing and Leading Change Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of responsibility and for external and internal clients. Acting and Leading with Integrity Communicates the Enterprise Ireland purpose, values and approach, acting genuinely and with integrity in a manner that builds trust and engages and motivates others. Networking Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the purpose of sharing information. Developing Yourself and Others Creates an environment that enables you and others to excel in terms of job performance. Salary Scale €31,545 – €58,019 per annum contributory superannuation rising to €59,911 by long service increments. €30,253 – €55,266 per annum non contributory superannuation rising to €57,048 by long service increments. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government policy. 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.
Support Manager
The remit of the Carer Supports team is to deliver one to one support to family carers, alongside the design, development and implementation of group and community based supports. This team will manage the delivery of local events and programmes through actively supporting and participating in national initiatives of the Carer Support National Programme and Events Team such as Carer of the Year, National Carers Week, respite weekends, and training and education. Using a strengths based, carer focused approach, the Support Manager will work with the family carer delivering high quality, appropriate supports based on the identified needs of the family carer. Where appropriate, the Support Manager will support the family carer using the Carers Outcome Star which enables a collaborative and focused conversation across seven recognised areas of carer wellbeing (health, the caring role, time for yourself, how you feel, work, finances, managing at home). The Support Manager will develop an individual person centred action plan designed to support the family carer through and beyond their care journey. The Support Manager may also advocate on behalf of the family carer with an appropriate external service. The Support Manager will deliver community engagement via community development, delivery of education and training, facilitation of groups and carers clinics, and signposting to relevant community services. The role includes organisation of local assemblies, community fora and fundraising and where applicable, the management of a local centre. The Support Manager will report to their network Senior Manager Community Supports South and will engage in reflective practice and supervision and will be an active member of their assigned network. The Support Manager will be required to deliver on agreed individual, network and national targets as identified in the performance management and delivery system agreed with their manager. ROLE CRITERIA The following qualifications, skills and experience are required for this role: A QQI Level 7 qualification or higher is desirable in Social Care, Community Development, Psychology, Train the Trainer, Guidance, Counselling, Education, or Social Work. Previous experience providing support to families in a community based setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with a diverse range of people. Ability to prioritise tasks and work within a dynamic environment. Excellent information technology skills mainly in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, customer relationship management systems, finance and human resources reporting systems and similar. Experience and confidence using virtual technologies such as 3CX, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and video conferencing platforms. Proven networking skills. Strong people management skills. Strong facilitation and presentation skills. Experience engaging in fundraising. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make clear and quick decisions and work with clients in distress. Effective time management. Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team. Flexibility in attitude and approach to the job. Reflective approach to work. A strong work ethic. Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required. A full driving licence with access to a car. The following is also desirable: Experience working with and responding to carers individual needs which may include advocacy. Experience negotiating with community based organisations or groups to maximise outcomes for family carers. At least two years experience of working with family carers and or working within an information provision service. Understanding of a community development or public health approach. Experience delivering education or training. Knowledge of challenges facing family carers. Knowledge of services and supports offered formally and informally within the community services sector. Experience using the Outcome Star or other assessment methodologies. Terms and Conditions Full time permanent contract (37 hours per week across Monday to Friday). Flexibility to travel to meetings as required is essential. The remuneration for this role includes a salary of €45,570 and access to a defined contribution pension scheme. The annual leave entitlement is 26 days per year.
Academic Clinical Lecturer | Trinity College
(HX26-029) Academic Clinical Lecturer| Trinity College Dublin Informal enquiries for this recruitment panel advertisement are most welcome. Please contact Professor Adnrew Davies | Professor/Consultant in Palliative Medicine | andavies@tcd.ie A detailed Job Description & Person Specification can be downloaded below or by contacting the HR Department | hr@olh.ie Latest date for receipt of applications is at 12pm (noon) on 27th March 2026. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services is an equal opportunities employer and supports a smoke free environment.
Executive Assistant
Role Purpose Enterprise Ireland is seeking to recruit Executive Assistants to provide executive assistant and administration support services to a number of departments within the Agency. The role of an Executive Assistant is to support one or more departments within Enterprise Ireland to deliver on their strategic objectives by providing a comprehensive administrative support service, ensuring that the departments’ administrative tasks are handled efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with management and team members within the relevant departments and will be responsible for delivering a range of diverse administrative activities. The Executive Assistant’s duties will incorporate a range of the deliverables set out below depending on the departments’ requirements. Key Deliverables • Provide an executive assistant support service to the Department Manager including diary management, filing and organising one to one and team meetings. • Provide day to day administrative support services to colleagues within the assigned department as required. • Engage and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders through face to face and online channels maintaining professionalism at all times. • Support the set up and maintenance of the department’s files and records. This may include creating and updating spreadsheets and databases. • Plan and organise meetings, events and initiatives. This may include supporting the delivery of a range of Enterprise Ireland’s programmes, panels and support schemes and may include organising and coordinating travel, accommodation and other logistics with key providers as required. • Process relevant invoices and purchase orders on Oracle Fusion. • Play an active role as a key contributor to the team and provide administrative support for key projects from time to time. Functional Competencies (Key Skills and Knowledge) • Robust executive assistant and administration and organisational skills, with relevant experience is essential. • Demonstrated evidence of strong computer literacy and typing or keyboard skills (that is Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is essential, coupled with an ability to learn new technologies and use of Enterprise Ireland’s systems. • Demonstrated skills and experience in processing data and information with accuracy and attention to detail is essential. • Strong oral and written English communication skills with an ability to engage and interact effectively with stakeholders is essential. • Skills and experience in operating business processes and systems. • Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and manage work efficiently to strict deadlines. • General understanding of Enterprise Ireland’s role, structures and services. • Sound judgement, professionalism, confidentiality and discretion. • Willingness to take on other key projects as may be assigned from time to time. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to positively contribute to the work of a busy team. • A relevant qualification for example in secretarial, administration, office skills or a similar discipline is desirable. Enterprise Ireland Behavioural Competencies Results Focused The ability to remain outcome and results focused with regard to business priorities and organisational goals, monitoring progress and adjusting approach ensuring delivery against the appropriate timescales. Innovation and Risk Taking Actively encourages new ideas, experimentation and measured risk taking, while always being on the lookout for opportunities to continuously improve business processes and efficiencies within Enterprise Ireland and client organisations. Problem Solving and Decision Making The ability to be decisive and take tough decisions about clients, people and costs to deliver sustainable results, using the analysis of information and situations to make logical and sound decisions. Client Focused The ability to provide an excellent client service focusing on client needs and building and maintaining effective personal and business relationships to advance clients’ objectives and Enterprise Ireland strategy. Communicating with Impact to Influence Others Communicates in a manner that will persuade, convince and influence their own staff and others, both internally and externally, in order to motivate, inspire or encourage them to follow a particular course of action. Teamworking Co operates with colleagues, shares information, and respects the opinions and values of staff members. Understands the skills, experience and knowledge of staff members and maximises how these can be utilised to the benefit of the department, the organisation and the client. Embracing and Leading Change Understands the business agenda of Enterprise Ireland and embraces changes for area of responsibility and for external and internal clients. Acting and Leading with Integrity Lives the Enterprise Ireland purpose and values, acting genuinely and with integrity, in a manner that builds trust and engages and motivates others, placing the genuine needs of the client, the organisation, and staff ahead of personal agendas. Networking Establishes and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues and other networks for the purpose of sharing information. Developing Yourself and Others Creates an environment that enables others to excel in terms of job performance. Salary Scale €27,577 to €45,479 per annum contributory superannuation rising to €48,116 by long service increments. €26,504 to €43,529 per annum non contributory superannuation rising to €46,035 by long service increments. Candidates should note that entry will be at the minimum of the relevant scale and the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. Subject to satisfactory performance, increments may be payable in line with current Government Policy. 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.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience; Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Assistant Staff Officer
1. CHARACTER: Candidates shall be of good character. 2. HEALTH: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. For the purpose of satisfying the requirement as to health it will be necessary for each successful candidate, before they are appointed, to undergo at their expense a medical examination by a qualified medical practitioner to be nominated by the Local Authority. On taking up employment, the expense of the medical examination will be refunded to the candidate. 3. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE ETC: Each candidate must on the latest date for receipt of applications: (i) (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard CONFINED COMPETITION: (iv) Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly where applicable and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: Panel A. 50% confined to employees of the sector being all Local Authorities & Regional Assembly (where applicable) Panel B. 30% open competition Panel C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. More details below at No. 10 (iii) (v) Hold a valid work permit if required* *All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Non Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. The position of Assistant Staff Officer is a first level position in the middle management structure in the Council. An Assistant Staff Officer in the Council is required to be an effective, participative member of a team and may be required to supervise staff, manage the distribution of work and may also be required to provide one to one coaching and training for junior staff members. An Assistant Staff Officer will generally be required to act in a front line post in relation to the provision of customer service. An Assistant Staff Officer would be expected to be computer literate with a good knowledge/understanding of I.T. Systems including Microsoft Office. The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: In the context of key duties and responsibilities for the post of Assistant Staff Officer, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and competencies: • knowledge of policies in relation to staff matters • experience of preparing reports and correspondence • have the ability to supervise staff. • have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. • Have excellent ITC skills and demonstrated experience of using all Microsoft packages. • understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens. • have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained. • be motivated to achieve maximum performance. • demonstrate excellent clerical / administrative experience in an office-based environment. • have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision. • clear and realistic views of future trends and strategic direction of local government JOB SPECIFICATION 1. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. 2. SALARY: €36,113 - €38,240 - €41,259 - €43,241 - €44,975 - €46,653 - €48,917 - €50,557 - €52,239 - €53,829 (1st LSI) - €55,460 (2nd LSI) (rates as at 01/02/2026) In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to the Local Authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. 3. SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependant or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. All persons who become pensionable officers of a Local Authority will be required in respect of the Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension Scheme to contribute to the Local Authority at the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. RETIREMENT: New Entrants recruited to the Public Service on or after 1 January 2013 Pensionable public servants (new joiners) recruited to the Public Service for the first time on or after 1 January 2013 (the commencement date of the Single Scheme) will be members of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Pension age Minimum pension age is linked to the State Pension age which is currently 66 but may be subject to change. Compulsory retirement age Scheme members must retire at the age of 70. In all other cases, staff recruited on or after 1 January 2013 who were employed in the Public Service on 31 December 2012 or within a period prior to 31 December 2012 not exceeding 26 weeks will retain their existing pension scheme terms and conditions. In certain circumstances, e.g. where the public servant was on secondment or approved leave or remains on the same contract of employment, the 26-week rule does not apply. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. 4. DUTIES: The duties of the post include the following: • To support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational matters. • To communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and line managers in other sections, and customers in relation to operational matters for their section or area of work. • To prepare reports, correspondence and other documents as necessary. • Use all technology and equipment as required. • To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • To provide assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. • To ensure high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional and courteous and timely manner. • To support the line manager to communicate, implement, and manage all change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • To supervise employees within their team or programmes of work within their area of responsibility, providing support to team members or colleagues as required and through participation in the Performance Management Development System. • To complete all essential training successfully. • To participate in corporate activities and responsibilities appropriate to the grade. • To be in compliance with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies and procedures and safe systems of work. • To deputise for the line manager or equivalent. • To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required or assigned, from time to time The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. The duties of the post are to give to the local authority and to (a) The local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive is Chief Executive, and (b) To any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or by any of the authorities or bodies referred to in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such officers as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate computing, technical, management, administrative, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties and to exercise such powers, functions and duties as may be delegated to them by the Chief Executive from time to time including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the post will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The duties shall be such as shall be assigned by the local authority from time to time, and shall include the duty of deputising for other officers of the local authority when required. The duties shall also include such duties as may be assigned in relation to the area of any other local authority. 5. HOURS OF WORK All new entrants to the Local Authority sector and any individuals on new appointments or promotion will work 35 hours per week. 6. ANNUAL LEAVE Annual leave entitlement for the position of Assistant Staff Officer is 30 days per annum in accordance with Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Circular LG(P) 07/2011. 7. PROBATION: When a person is not already a permanent officer of a Local Authority in Ireland and is appointed to a permanent office the following provisions shall apply, that is to say a) There shall be a period after such appointment takes effect during which such person shall hold office on probation; b) Such period shall be one year. c) Such person shall cease to hold such office at the end of the period of probation unless, during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person in such office is satisfactory. 8. LOCATION & RESIDENCE Holders of the office shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council reserves the right to assign Employees to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future subject to reasonable notice 9. CITIZENSHIP Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or e. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa or f. A non EEA citizen who is the parent of a dependent Irish citizen child and has been granted residence permission (usually Stamp 4). 10. RECRUITMENT: Pursuant to article 8 of the Local Government (Appointment of Officers) Regulation, 1974, the Minister has given directions as follows: i. Selection of candidates for appointment shall be by means of a competition based on an interview conducted by or behalf of the Local Authority. The interview will be competency based and marks will be awarded under the competency skill sets identified for the position of Assistant Staff Officer as outlined above. Candidates will also be required to demonstrate knowledge of the key duties and responsibilities for this role. Please note that the interview may be held in person or on online. ii. DLRCC reserves its right to shortlist candidates, in the manner it deems most appropriate, to proceed to the interview stage of the competition. Following receipt of all applications, job applicants may be shortlisted for assessment based on the extent to which they meet the criteria from the job description and / or where it would not be practical to interview all applicants. Aptitude Testing may in some circumstances be used to facilitate the shortlisting process. If required, the testing will be performed through a 3rd party provider and submission of an application for employment is regarded as consent to share your information for the purposes of short-listing and recruitment. Your information will be provided for the sole purpose of shortlisting suitable candidates and for no other purpose. Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Council will ensure any 3rd party fully complies with GDPR and Data Protection legislation. It is therefore in your own interest to provide a detailed and accurate account of your relevant qualifications/ experience on the application form and also to demonstrate sufficient evidence of the competencies required for this position under each competency heading which are detailed above. Short-listing does not suggest that candidates are necessarily unsuitable or incapable of undertaking the job, rather that there are some candidates, who based on their application, appear to be better qualified and/or have more relevant experience. Short-listing may take the form of Desk-top Short-listing, Aptitude Test and/or Preliminary Interview or combinations thereof. iii. If a candidate wishes to appeal either a short-listing or interview board decision, they must do so within five working days of being notified of this decision. The appeal must clearly state the grounds of appeal which must be emailed to The Appeals Officer recruitment@dlrcoco.ie, the HR Department will evaluate the grounds of the appeal. If grounds for an appeal are not upheld, HR Management will notify the candidate in writing of this outcome and no further action will be taken. If the grounds upon which the appeal is made are upheld, the HR Department will notify the candidate of this outcome and corrective action will be taken. The decision of the HR Department on the appeal is final. Panels may be formed on the basis of such interviews. Candidates whose names are on a panel and who satisfy the Local Authority that they are otherwise suitable for appointment may within the life of the panel be appointed as appropriate vacancies arise. The life of the panel will not be more than one year reckoned from the date of the formation of the panel unless extended. Recruitment of the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) will now be on the following basis: A. 50% confined to employees of the sector* B. 30% open C. 20% confined to employees of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. *The sector includes all Local Authorities and Regional Assembly (where applicable). Staff who are not existing employees of these local authorities or regional assembly (where applicable) are not eligible to apply for competitions confined to the sector or to the local authorities i.e. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Panel A (Confined to the Local Authority Sector) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within the Local Authority Sector only, i.e. candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B (Open Competition) will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a Local Authority, Regional Assembly (where applicable), and external candidates. Please Note: All Candidates applying for inclusion on Panel B must include full details of their educational qualifications (subjects taken & grades achieved) Panel C (Confined to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council) will comprise of successful applicants, in order of merit, from within Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council only. An employee of an individual local authority or regional assembly may be on all three panels, (Panel A, B & C). An employee of the sector (all local authorities and the regional assemblies where applicable) may be on two of the three panels, (Panel A & B). An applicant who is not employed in the sector may be on one panel, (Panel B). The order of candidates placed on each of the three panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall order of merit. v. The Local Authority shall require persons to whom appointments are offered to take up such appointments within a period of not more than one month and if they fail to take up the appointments within such period or such longer period as the Local Authority in its absolute discretion may determine, the Local Authority shall not appoint them. vi. An applicant who withdraws their application at any stage of the competition will not be permitted to re-enter the competition at a later stage.
