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Location: On site / Rathsallagh House Dunlavin West Wicklow Job type: Permanent / Full-Time Sector and subsector: Arts | Hospitality Annual Salary Range: from € 30,000 to € 35,000 Rathsallagh House, a prestigious country house venue in Co. Wicklow, is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant to our Head Bar Person to join our friendly and vibrant team. This role is ideal for someone who may currently live near Dublin but is looking to escape the daily commute and enjoy working in a beautiful countryside setting. Working at Rathsallagh is both rewarding and enjoyable, as you will be part of a young, dynamic team delivering exceptional service at weddings and events , where tips can often be generous. Previous experience in bar work or as a waiter/waitress is a strong advantage, along with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a 39-hour per week contract , with the flexibility to work those hours over 3 or 4 days , plus the opportunity to take on additional hours if desired. A generous salary is offered, with excellent potential to earn more through extra shifts. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends , and mus t be legally entitled to work in Ireland / the EU .
Assistant to Head Bar Person – Rathsallagh House, Co. Wicklow
Rathsallagh House, a prestigious country house venue in Co. Wicklow, is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant to our Head Bar Person to join our friendly and vibrant team. This role is ideal for someone who may currently live near Dublin but is looking to escape the daily commute and enjoy working in a beautiful countryside setting. Working at Rathsallagh is both rewarding and enjoyable, as you will be part of a young, dynamic team delivering exceptional service at weddings and events , where tips can often be generous. Previous experience in bar work or as a waiter/waitress is a strong advantage, along with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a 39-hour per week contract , with the flexibility to work those hours over 3 or 4 days , plus the opportunity to take on additional hours if desired. A generous salary is offered, with excellent potential to earn more through extra shifts. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends , and mus t be legally entitled to work in Ireland / the EU .
Production Assistant
Job Title: Production Assistant Department: Production / Operations Reports To: Production Manager Location: Duleek Business Park Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 4:45 PM with 30 minute lunch. Salary: €30,000 per annum Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking a Production Assistant to join our team in Duleek. In this position, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of our Warehouse and the smooth flow of productivity & goods. Job Purpose / Summary The Production Assistant is responsible for preparing dental units and other stock items for shipment, maintaining accurate stock records, and supporting various production activities as needed. This role involves hands-on physical tasks, attention to detail, and effective teamwork to help ensure production and shipping targets are consistently met. Key Responsibilities • Prepare dental units and stock items for dispatch using the Works Order system • Organise and manage stock through transfers and regular inventory checks • Receive deliveries from suppliers and accurately record stock in the system • Assist in other areas of production as needed to support operational demands • Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised working environment Required Qualifications & Experience • No prior production/manufacturing experience required (experience is an advantage) • Physically capable of lifting and handling stock and equipment • Willingness to learn and take part in provided training Key Skills & Competencies • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Ability to work independently and take initiative • Basic computer literacy (preferred but not essential) • Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented Additional Information • Full training and ongoing support provided • This is a full-time, on-site position with a regular weekday schedule • Potential for growth and development within the company for high-performing individuals How to Apply: Click Apply Now to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are the ideal candidate for this position. iM3 Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We look forward to receiving your application.
Healthcare Assistant
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
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.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be:
Machine Repair Assistant
Machine Repair Assistant to join our expanding workshop team. This role will involve the use of machinery and equipment and will include physical exertion (manual handling etc.) on a daily basis. This job description outlines some of the duties and responsibilities that are associated with your role but it is by no means an exhaustive list and may be amended as the management of the company directs. Interview process will include a practical test of your experience with machinery. Position: Machine Repair Assistant Reporting to: Workshop Repair Manager Location: Maynooth Duties Include: Training & Development: At SAP Landscapes we believe that our most important asset is our people. That is why we like to promote from within and develop employees to progress further in their career. As a Mechanic / Fitter you have the potential to develop your skills and experience in a fast-paced environment with a team of experts in their field. SAP Landscapes are an equal opportunities employer.
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.
Assistant Staff Officer
The Position The Council now invites applications from suitably qualified persons who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which permanent and fixed term contract posts for the position of Assistant Staff Officer will be drawn. The Assistant Staff Officer is a key frontline support role within the organisation. The successful candidate will be assigned to a service delivery area to support a functional area as required and will work under the direction of a Staff Officer or any employee designated by the Administrative Officer, Senior Executive Officer, or Director of Services as appropriate. The Assistant Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence. The role requires excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills, along with the ability to demonstrate strong professional competence within the assigned area. The post holder may also be required to deputise for a Staff Officer from time to time. Duties and Responsibilities The Assistant Staff Officer is a support or supervisory position within the Council, and the candidate can be assigned responsibility for the day to day operation of a work area, section, or team. The Assistant Staff Officer works as part of a team, supporting managers and colleagues to meet work goals and objectives and to deliver quality services to internal and external customers. The following is a non exhaustive list of key duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to an Assistant Staff Officer: • To support the line manager to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented and the delivery of the Council’s Corporate Plan and operational matters. • To effectively communicate with employees, supervisors, line managers, customers, and elected members regarding operational matters in their area. • To prepare reports, correspondence, and other documents as necessary. • Collating and analysing data and where required give relevant information. • Effectively maintain accurate records and electronic files. • Briefing and training new staff as required. • To organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • To provide relevant assistance in the delivery of project and work programmes. • To ensure high levels of customer service, responding to queries and requests for information in a professional, courteous, and timely manner. • To support the line manager to communicate, implement, and manage current and new initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • To supervise employees within their team on programmes of work and 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 comply with Health and Safety legislative requirements, policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. • To deputise for the line manager or equivalent. The post holder may 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 duties as designated from time to time. Qualifications for the Post Character Candidates shall be of good character. 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. 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 European Union and Switzerland on the free movement of persons. or d) A non EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or United Kingdom 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 A non EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of and resident in an EEA member state or the United Kingdom or Switzerland and has a Stamp 4 visa. 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. Education, Training, Experience Candidates must have, on the latest date of receipt of completed application forms, meet one of the following: (i) Leaving Certificate (must meet both parts (a) and (b)): (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) Equivalent Qualification – have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination. OR (iii) Degree Level Qualification – 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 and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or an analogous post. Panel Following the selection process, three panels will be formed for the post of Assistant Staff Officer from which future permanent and fixed term contracts will be filled: Panel A (Confined to Local Authority Sector) will comprise successful applicants in order of merit from within the Local Authority Sector only, that is candidates serving in a Local Authority or Regional Assembly with at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or an analogous post. Fifty percent of appointments will be made from Panel A. Panel B (Open) will comprise all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly, and external applicants. Thirty percent of appointments will be made from Panel B. Panel C (Confined to Westmeath County Council) will comprise successful applicants in order of merit who are current employees of Westmeath County Council. Twenty percent of appointments will be made from Panel C. The order of candidates placed on each of the panels is determined by where they were placed on the overall order of merit. Requirements, Skills and Knowledge Candidates will be expected to demonstrate, through their application form and at interview, the following: • Possess an understanding of the Council’s purpose, goals and priorities and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland. • Understand the role of the elected council and the representational role of the elected members. • Have the capability of adapting to change to deliver quality services to citizens. • Possess the ability to identify problems and contribute to solutions. • Be able to work efficiently and effectively in a busy working environment. • Possess the ability to provide excellent customer services. • Have an ability to lead a team if required. • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Be motivated to achieve maximum performance. • Demonstrate excellent administrative experience. • Have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision. • Possess staff supervisory experience. • Have an awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. Particulars of Office (including retirement) The Post A panel will be formed for an initial period of one year and this may be extended for a further year at the discretion of the Chief Executive. The panel may be used to fill permanent and fixed term positions that may arise for its duration. Vacancies will be offered in order of merit as per the panel. Vacancies may arise on a county wide basis. Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign employees to any work location having regard to funding and or operational circumstances. Salary The current salary for the post of Assistant Staff Officer is €36,113 to €55,460 per annum including Long Service Increments, as per Circular EL 02/2026. Payment of increments is dependent on satisfactory performance. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with the Circulars issued by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. New entrants to the Local Authority Service commence on the first point of the scale in accordance with current Government Policy as set out in Department of the Environment Circular Letter EL 02/2011 of 28 January 2011 and Circular EL 05/2016 dated 5 February 2016. Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions such as PAYE and PRSI. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and or conduct are not satisfactory. You agree that in the event of an overpayment of salary or other monies to you, the Council reserves the right to deduct monies from your wages for the purpose of reimbursement of the Council of the amount of the overpayment, in keeping with the Payment of Wages Act 1991, Section 5(5). Superannuation and Retirement Membership of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme or the Single Public Service Pension Scheme is compulsory for all employees. Details of the relevant scheme will be provided to the appointee prior to appointment. A person who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of superannuation to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (that is 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 dependent or qualified children). A person paying Class A rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable employee of a local authority will be required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children's Contributory Pension) Scheme, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (that is 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 dependent or qualified children). A person who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority who is liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of his or her superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of pensionable remuneration. A person paying Class D rate of PRSI who becomes a pensionable officer of a local authority, depending on their existing scheme, may be a member of a dependent scheme, that is either the Local Government (Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension) Scheme or the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, and if a member of either scheme will be required in respect of this to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of pensionable remuneration in accordance with the terms of the scheme. Employees are admitted to the Superannuation Scheme in accordance with the terms of the Local Government Superannuation (Consolidation) Act 1998 and the Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, with effect from the date of appointment. This scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement and death gratuities. In order for a new entrant to the scheme to qualify for a pension, the employee must have served a minimum of two years employment in a local authority. For new entrants under the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, effective from 1 January 2013, superannuation contributions are as follows: 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration and 3% of pensionable remuneration. Pension and retirement lump sum will be based on career average pay. Pensions will be coordinated with the State Pension Contributory under the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. The compulsory retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004 There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants from 1 April 2004 to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Sixty five years is the minimum age at which a person may be paid. As a new entrant to the public service under the terms of this legislation, new entrants will not be required to retire on grounds of age. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years. Probation a. There shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation. b. Such period shall be one year, but the Chief Executive may at his or her discretion extend such period. c. The person appointed shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation unless the Chief Executive has certified that the service of the person in such office is satisfactory. 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. Annual Leave The annual leave entitlement shall be 30 days per annum. Granting of annual leave, payment for annual leave and arrangements for public holidays will be governed by the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 and local agreements which may apply from time to time. Working Hours Normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Duties may require the successful applicant to work outside of normal hours, that is attendance at evening or weekend training. All hours worked will be subject to the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997 as amended. You may be required to complete a time sheet in accordance with the Organisation of Working Time Regulations 2001. Sick Leave The terms of the Public Service Sick Pay Scheme will prevail. Location Westmeath County Council reserves the right to assign the successful candidate to any premises in use by the Council, now or in the future. The person appointed will be required to report to their place of work by their own means of transport and at their own expense.
