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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. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates. 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.
Logistics & Production Manager
Kush Seafarms Limited of O’Shea House, New Road, Kenmare, County Kerry a leading producer of premium organic rope-grown mussels and oysters in the waters of Kenmare Bay, is seeking a versatile Logistics & Production Manager for a dynamic, full-year role combining export logistics with hands-on aquaculture production. The position requires strong organisational capability, multilingual communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively across departments. Key Duties & Responsibilities · Manage all customer orders, export logistics, transport and production planning, and associated certification and compliance documentation. · Oversee export sales across multiple international markets and ensure timely, accurate dispatch of goods. · Lead the optimisation and automation of administrative procedures, documentation systems, and operational workflows. · Liaise closely with production and harvesting teams to align export requirements with daily operations. · Maintain direct communication with international clients to ensure seamless delivery operations and high customer service standards. · Assist with continuous improvement of harvesting, grading, and packaging processes within the production facility. · Develop practical knowledge of sustainable aquaculture production processes. Skills, Experience, and Qualifications Required · Fluency in English, Spanish, and French is essential. Proficiency in Italian is an advantage. · Experience in supply-chain management, logistics, or a related operational field. · University Degree in Engineering or in a food-industry-related science degree. · Additional business education (e.g., MBA) is a plus. · Ability to work collaboratively and undertake practical operational tasks as required. Remuneration Annual Salary: €35,000 per annum Working Hours: 39 hours per week
Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade)
Job Description: Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) Position Overview: We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment and intervention services to children aged 1 to 18 years. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities. Job Title: Occupational Therapist (Basic Grade) Location: Clare Crusaders Children’s Clinic, Barefield, Ennis, Co. Clare For informal inquiries, Contact Fiona Norton at 065 6896015, Email: receptionclarecrusaders@gmail.com Essential Criteria: This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs in a supportive and collaborative environment.
HR Generalist
HR Generalist (full-time permanent role) Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Job type: Permanent / Full-Time Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | Fundraising Salary: Competitive Salary Clarecare is a professional accredited social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of person-centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 58 years. Current services include Family Support, Older Person Services and Bushypark Residential Addiction Treatment Centre. Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. Our Mission: is to provide person-centred services to individuals and families within our communities. Our Vision: is to be the trusted quality care provider within our communities by supporting individuals and families to reach their full potential. Our Core Values: • Collaborate • Accountability • Respect • Empathy • Trust JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: HR Generalist – Full-time, Permanent role DESCRIPTION OF ROLE: We are expanding our HR Team within Clarecare to include a further HR Generalist role. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation with over 400 employees and be an integral member of the HR team in a fast-paced, changing environment. We are seeking a HR professional who is highly motivated, organised, flexible and loves a challenge with a “can-do” attitude to provide HR support across a number of Clarecare Services. Suitable candidates will have significant experience of working in a busy HR environment with various stakeholders, and have the ability to support numerous services within the one organisation. In line with Clarecare’s Strategic Plan and in partnership with the HR Manager/Senior Management Team, you will be instrumental in strengthening and driving the HR function to meet Service objectives. You will be responsible for the delivery and implementation of a range of generalist HR services and the provision of advice and guidance on HR issues to management and staff, in order to support Clarecare in the achievement of its goals. JOB RELATIONS: The HR Generalist will report to the HR Manager and will work closely with the current HR Generalist and General Administration team. ROLE TYPE/DAYS/HOURS OF WORK: This is an onsite role. Hybrid/Remote working does not apply. WorkingMonday to Friday 9.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. (inclusive of 30 mins. paid break per day). You will be required to be flexible regarding your work hours which may include some evening work on an adhoc basis. ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENT: Yearly Annual Leave entitlement for this full-time role is 26 days per annum. Leave year runs from 1st January – 31st December inclusive. JOB LOCATION: The normal office base for this position will be Clarecare’s Ennis office. You may, if required, be assigned by your HR Manager or designate; to the organisation’s other places of business/centre locations. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable. TRAVEL: The successful candidate will be required to travel within Co. Clare to our other Centre locations. Therefore, flexibility and willingness to travel to meet the requirements of the role is required. You will be required to use your private car to travel for work purposes and must indemnify Clarecare in respect of same. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruitment & Selection Enhance current recruitment strategies and drive the Service’s internal and external recruitment activity with the HR team from start to finish of process, including the delivery of the Service’s Induction programme and the processing/issuing of contracts and employment screening, etc. Lead recruitment processes including creating job descriptions and advertisements, shortlisting candidates and conducting interviews through to onboarding of successful candidates. Work with senior and line managers in supporting and identifying staffing resources required for various Services/projects. Support succession planning and career development within the Service. Training & Development Source and implement a Learning & Development system/platform to enhance the training & development processes in Clarecare. Devise, deliver and evaluate presentations and training to Managers and staff on various HR areas: e.g. policies & procedures, induction training, line management training, coaching/mentoring/leadership, HR Processes/ initiatives, etc. Ensure all employee HR/Training files are in order and in compliance with best practice/GDPR legislation for Audit purposes. Develop, update and maintain formal reporting systems for HR/Training data and provide timely/accurate HR/Training reports as required. Health & Safety Management Support employee health & safety and well-being agenda through the development of appropriate and comprehensive policies and procedures to promote employee welfare and a positive and safe work environment focusing on accident and ill health reduction throughout the Service. Coaching & Mentoring Support and coach Senior Managers/Line Managers to ensure they handle ER matters in line with best practice and Service policies & procedures. Establish and maintain relationships with Management, staff and third parties, to develop and grow the HR function within Clarecare. Policies & Procedures Drive HR procedures and objectives and contribute to the development of employee capabilities through recruitment and selection, development of employee relations and engagement, training and development, health & wellbeing initiatives, management information and general HR administration. In line with Service objectives, support the HR Manager in the development of appropriate HR policies and procedures to ensure that legislative requirements and best practice is adhered to. Formal Processes / Project Management Carry out formal investigations, disciplinary hearings, mediation meetings, and assist with any grievance issues, etc. Project manage HR initiatives (e.g. Performance Management system implementation, Accreditation/HIQA, Health & Wellbeing Initiatives, and Service Level Agreement compliance projects, etc) from initial stages through to implementation. HR/Training Budgets/Financial controls Identify areas for cost control and optimisation. Work closely with the Finance Team and HR Manager to set, review and monitor the HR annual budgets. HR Information Systems Assist with the sourcing/development/implementation of further HR/Learning & Development systems and Performance Management Systems and roll-out same. Enhance the current use of internal HRIS OneTouch system ensuring information is up to date, accurate and can provide regular and meaningful reports. Adept at using MS Office suite and Social Media platforms, Canva, and MS Teams/Zoom/Whatsapp, etc. General HR Administration Carry out general HR administration duties accurately and efficiently with a keen eye for detail e.g. payroll administration, sick leave administration, pension admin, issuing contract of employments, updating data files on a weekly/monthly basis, issuing and filing HR/Training documentation etc. Provide HR operational support on a range of areas including, learning & development, absence management, employee attrition, HR reports and internal and external audit preparation as appropriate to ensure compliance. Conduct Exit meetings with staff. Lead/Participate in ad-hoc projects as requested by your Line Manager/Senior Management Team. Attain and exceed targets and KPIs for this role. Attend Supervision meetings with your Line Manager. Carry out any other duties as assigned, for the enhancement and development of HR function/Service goals within Clarecare. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: Education / Experience & Knowledge Relevant Third Level Qualification in Human Resource Management or another related field. Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience working in a HR Generalist role, preferably in a Healthcare or related field. Excellent knowledge of Irish employment legislation and best practice. Proven track record of undertaking formal investigations, facilitating disciplinary hearings and handling grievance issues and devising accurate and comprehensive formal reports. Proven track record of project managing HR initiatives to completion. Be willing to support Line Managers and staff, devoting time to share expertise and experience. Skills & Abilities Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office) including HR database experience (OneTouch HRIS platform). This position requires high level administration skills. Therefore, a keen eye for detail and ensuring accuracy of work undertaken to ensure full completion of processes is essential. Proven track record of devising, delivering presentations and training to groups. Experience of partnering with and influencing senior stakeholders. Sound knowledge of GDPR principles and Auditing/Compliance of HR & Training records. Experienced in the use of MS Teams and social media platforms. Flexibility regarding work hours and willingness to travel for work purposes. Personal Attributes Must be a self-starter who is motivated and capable of managing and prioritising their own workload in a demanding environment and capable of working on own initiative across a wide range of HR areas Team player and willingness to help others. A calm and confident manner with the ability to deal with difficult situations objectively is essential for this role. Excellent organisational skills as the role requires the capacity to work in a demanding post; managing time, commitments and priorities effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at all times, and as per Clarecare Policies & Procedures. Ability to promote and maintain boundaries and professional conduct at all times. Empathy with the aims, goals and values of Clarecare with a commitment to support delivery to meet these. Other requirements A positive ‘fit to work’ pre-employment medical. A positive Garda vetting disclosure. Two positive employment references from current/most recent employer(s). Hold a full current driving licence, have your own transport and be willing to travel on behalf of Clarecare and indemnify Clarecare in respect of this. Remuneration The gross salary & benefits for this position are commensurate with relevant experience. 26 days annual leave per annum for full-time staff, excluding Public Holiday entitlement.· Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of 6 months probation. Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of probation (6 months). “My Future Fund” Government Pension Scheme during the 1st 6 months of probation at 1.5% of salary deduction by employee, matched by Clarecare and 0.5% contribution from Government. Access to full terms of Clarecare’s Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (6 months duration). Ongoing Training & Development and In-house supervision by Manager. Financial support for CPD/Further Training & Development as approved by your Manager. Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI. Cycle to Work Scheme.
Labourer
Job Title: Labourer Location: Limerick We are looking for a Labourer who is hardworking and reliable. Some references for work completed required.Rates of pay will be dependent on experience. About the Company G-Stone Construction Limited is a trusted & experienced Stonemasonry Company based in Limerick. We provide services for both Residential and Commercial Clients throughout Munster. We have been in Business since 2015 and we come highly recommended by our Clients. We specialise in the construction of, and repairs to, stonewalling and bridges; restoration and conservation of stonework; precast, cladding and concrete works; block and brickwork and stone cleaning. If you are interested in the position please call Greg at G Stone Construction Ltd on 0867882676 or Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV.
Executive Officer
Context for the Position of Executive Officers - General The HEA is seeking to fill several permanent and fixed-term contract positions. In addition, we are seeking to create a panel at Executive Officer level, which will be in place for two years. The HEA may appoint individuals on the panel to either permanent or fixed term positions throughout the two years, depending on the recruitment needs of the organisation. These positions may be filled on: (i) a permanent basis; (ii) a fixed term contract basis (1+ years); or (iii) for shorter periods to assist with specific projects (3-12 months). The HEA reserves the right to align successful candidates to appropriate sections in the organisation dependent on their skills and experience. Executive Officers – General Role The post of Executive Officer is a junior management position. Postholders report to a Senior Executive Officer (or equivalent) in a section and will be responsible for a wide range of activities including: • Assisting with implementation of programmes and funding allocations to higher education institutions. • Assisting with the development of evidence-based analysis and in the development of policy papers and/or reports. • Preparing material for reply – Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, etc. • Representing the HEA at meetings, conferences, etc. • Assisting with the organisation of meetings, conferences, and other events. • Drafting of minutes of meetings attended. • Managing records and files in their section. • Carrying out other duties appropriate to the grade. Requirements • Minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Ordinary Bachelor Degree or higher in a relevant discipline. • Have at least three years’ relevant professional experience that aligns with the Executive Officer Capabilities Framework. • Excellent organisational and project management skills. • Excellent IT skills in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to be a team player who works in an effective manner with other members of a team. • Excellent time management skills with the capacity to handle various tasks and deadlines. • Be able to demonstrate a track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects. • Be able to pay close attention to ensure that work is done to a high standard. For further details on the competency framework requirements at EO grade please see link below: EO Capability Framework.pdf Terms of Post Pay: The Executive Officer standard salary scale for this position is as follows (rates effective from 1st August 2025): PPC: €37,919, €39,860, €40,956, €43,094, €45,010, €46,864, €48,711, €50,519, €52,366, €54,207, €56,160, €57,469, €59,335¹, €61,216² PPC (Personal Pension Contribution) scale (for officers who are existing civil or public servants appointed on or after 6th April 1995 or who are new entrants to the civil or public service and who are making a compulsory personal pension contribution). Different pay and conditions may apply if, prior to appointment, the appointee is an existing civil or public servant appointed prior to 6th April 1995. Increments may be awarded subject to satisfactory service and to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The appointment will be made on the salary scale at a point in line with current Government Pay Policy. New entrants to the Civil or Public Sector, as defined in Circular 18/2010, will commence on the first point of the salary scale. Different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Annual Leave: Annual Leave will be 23 working days, rising to 24 working days after 5 years, 25 days after 10 years, 26 working days after 12 years and 27 working days after 14 years of employment. This leave is exclusive of public holidays. Hours of Attendance: Working hours will be in accordance with the standard arrangements for the HEA and will equate to 35 hours (net of rest breaks) per week. No additional payment will be made for extra attendance as the rate of remuneration payable covers any exceptional extra attendance liability that may arise from time to time. The HEA offers flexible working arrangements and a flexi leave scheme. Staff are permitted to work up additional time which may subsequently be taken as time off (flexi leave). Location: This position is currently based at 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin. A hybrid policy is in place to facilitate blended working. Tenure: The appointment to the post is subject to a probationary period that will be no greater than 11 months. Duties: The appointee will be expected to perform all acts, duties and obligations as appropriate to this position (which may be revised from time to time). Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the appointee must avoid involvement in outside employment or business interests in conflict or in potential conflict with the business of the Higher Education Authority. Clarification must be sought from management where any doubt arises. Sick Leave: Sick leave with full pay may be allowed at the discretion of the Higher Education Authority in accordance with established procedures and conditions for the public service generally. Retirement and Superannuation: The appointee will be offered public service pension terms and retirement age conditions in accordance with pension arrangements in the Higher Education Authority depending on the status of the successful appointee: a) In general, an individual who has no prior pensionable Public Service history in the 26 weeks prior to appointment will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme (Single Scheme) which commenced from 1 January 2013 as per Section 10 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. b) An individual who is on secondment will remain a member of the pension scheme of the employer they are seconded from, and their pensionable remuneration will be based on his or her substantive grade, that is the grade at which the individual is employed in the organisation he or she is seconded from. c) An individual who was a member of a pre-existing public service pension scheme as construed by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and who does not qualify for membership of the Single Scheme will be a member of the HEA’s Staff Superannuation Scheme and Associated Spouses and Children’s Scheme. d) At the time of being offered an appointment, the Higher Education Authority, in consultation with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform if necessary, will, in the light of the appointee’s previous Public Service and or other employment history, determine the appropriate pension terms and conditions to apply for the duration of the appointment. Appointees will be required to disclose their full public service history. Details of the appropriate superannuation provisions will be provided upon determination of appointee’s status. e) Retirement age shall be subject to relevant superannuation scheme provision and the statutory provisions set out in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 and the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018. Pension Accrual: A 40-year limit on total service that can be counted towards pension where a person has been a member of more than one existing public service pension scheme will apply. This 40-year limit, which is provided for in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012, came into effect on 28 July 2012. This may have implications for any appointee who has acquired pension rights in a previous public service employment. Pension Abatement: The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 extended pension abatement so that a retiree’s public service pension is liable to abatement on re-entering public service employment, even where the new employment is in a different area of the public service. However, if the appointee was previously employed in the Civil Service and awarded a pension under voluntary early retirement arrangements (other than the Incentivised Scheme of Early Retirement (ISER) or the Health Service Executive VER or VRS which render a person ineligible for the competition), the entitlement to payment of that pension will cease with effect from the date of reappointment. Special arrangements will, however, be made for the reckoning of previous service given by the appointee for the purpose of any future superannuation award for which the appointee may be eligible. Ill-Health Retirement: Please note that where an individual has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Eligibility Criteria Please ensure that you fulfil the eligibility requirements for this competition as outlined below before applying. Candidates must be authorised to work in the State at the time of application and for the term of the role advertised. Candidates must, by date of any job offer, be residing on the island of Ireland to be considered for this role. Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, fall within one of the following categories: A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or A UK citizen; or A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015, or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa. Applications from candidates not falling within categories 1-6 above will not be considered. The HEA reserves the right to request proof of authorisation to work in the State prior to interview and or acceptance. Other Eligibility Criteria Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER): It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees under that Scheme are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010): The Department of Health Circular 7/2010 dated 1st November 2010 introduced a Targeted Voluntary Early Retirement (VER) Scheme and Voluntary Redundancy Schemes (VRS). It is a condition of the VER scheme that persons availing of the scheme will not be eligible for re-employment in the public health sector or in the wider public service or in a body wholly or mainly funded from public moneys. The same prohibition on re-employment applies under the VRS, except that the prohibition is for a period of 7 years, after which time any re-employment will require the approval of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. People who availed of either of these schemes are not eligible to compete in this competition. Collective Agreement - Redundancy Payments to Public Servants: The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform letter dated 28th June 2012 to Personnel Officers introduced, with effect from 1st June 2012, a Collective Agreement which had been reached between the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Public Services Committee of the ICTU in relation to ex-gratia Redundancy Payments to Public Servants. It is a condition of the Collective Agreement that persons availing of the agreement will not be eligible for re-employment in the public service by any public service body for a period of 2 years from termination of the employment. Thereafter, the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform will be required prior to re-employment. People who availed of this scheme and who may be successful in this competition will have to prove their eligibility and the Minister’s consent will have to be secured prior to employment by any public service body. Change in eligibility criteria: Applicants are required to notify the HEA immediately if there is a change in their eligibility to work in the State at any stage in the application process or should they be placed on a Panel during the period that they are on that Panel. The HEA reserves the right to remove a candidate from the application process or any relevant recruitment Panel should the candidate no longer have lawful authority to work in the State.
Social Care Worker, Ballygall
Social Care Worker Full time and part time positions available St. Michael’s House, Ballygall. Centrally located in Glasnevin, Dublin 11. St. Michael’s House are recruiting experienced Social Care Workers for a community residential service for three young people with intellectual disability and autism. St. Michael's House is a community based organisation committed to providing a quality person centred service and high standard of living to people with an intellectual disability in the greater Dublin area. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a skilled and responsive staff team to deliver a high quality service for three young people. They will utilise their knowledge and experience of positive behaviour support to follow and implement individual support plans and strategies to manage behaviours of concern Working closely with the Social Care Leader, multi disciplinary team and families, the key task is to provide positive behaviour and person centred supports to ensure that each individual is leading their best lives. This role requires a positive, enthusiastic experienced Social Care Worker who has a passion for supporting those with high support needs. Essential Criteria for Applicants Informal enquires: Laura Gearon - Laura.gearon@smh.ie or 0861975590. Closing Date: 2nd January 2026, 5:00pm **All interviews will be held in person** Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer.
General Operative
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39 hour per week basis. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit an Application Form and copies of relevant certificates of attainment in support of their application. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the applications, may be used by the Department to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. A competitive interview process will be used by the Department to select those candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. A practical exercise may also be conducted as part of the selection process. Locations Vacancies for General Operative Band 3 have arisen in the following locations: · Naval Base & Dockyard (NBDY), Haulbowline, Co Cork · Collins Barracks, Co Cork · Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin · McKee Barracks, Dublin · Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin · Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh, Co Kildare · Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow · Gormanston Camp, Co Meath · Custume Barracks, Athlone Candidates must select a location or area on their application. Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a General Operative. Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work. Candidates can be assigned to the following: General Operative Duties / Range Operative Duties Duties and Responsibilities – General Operative duties Operate equipment, tools and machinery as instructed. Check that all equipment is operational. Assist Craftsman during their craft activity. Drive vehicles where suitably qualified and provided for within the Band 3 grade. General cleaning duties around the environs of your assigned Military Installation. General maintenance of the grounds of your assigned Military Installation. Maintenance of any article, plant, equipment or machinery for use at work in a safe manner and reporting defects to the Headquarters office. Accurate updating and maintenance of daily work books for inspection as instructed. Report all accidents and maintenance problems to Military Management. Consult or liaise on a daily basis with Military or Civilian Staff responsible for your working area. Ensure all relevant senior staff are kept informed of important and appropriate occurrences. Comply with Health and Safety legislation as outlined in the Unit’s Safety Statement. Assume personal responsibility for own safety at work. Obtain a safety awareness card (Safe Pass) and a construction skills card (CSCS) where required. The cost of this training will be borne by the employer. Carry out any other appropriate tasks as allotted from time to time by Military Management. Duties and Responsibilities – Range Operative Care and security of range equipment. Care and issue of range stores. Make up and repair target screens and penetrable targets. Grease and non-technical servicing of fitted range equipment. Maintain bullet catchers in accordance with the Range Administration Unit (RAU) instruction. Maintenance and minor repairs to the range structure, such as target pits and runs, mantlets, firing points and shelters. Cleanliness of the range and range buildings. Remove any military debris left in error by user units. Maintain the range booking diary and liaise with the RAU regarding the range programme. Display red flags and red lamps as required by Range Orders. Prepare the range to the users' requirements. Instruct the range user about targets, control systems and local range procedures when necessary. Brief the user on special instructions for the range and any restrictions or limitations on movement caused by neighbouring ranges. Custody of Range Orders and the Range Log. Hand over and take back the range from the user. Record defects and damage arising from use. Security of the range at the end of the day's practice. Special conditions apply Work at heights. Operate machinery appropriate to Band 3. Lone working and working with teams. Deal with the public and contractors. The appointee must attend and reach a satisfactory standard in training, as and when directed. Work outdoors, open to weather elements, and indoors in confined and restricted space. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Candidates must, at the closing date, possess the following: Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. Have a good general level of education. Fulfil health and character requirements. Desirable Skills and Attributes Knowledge of the Defence Organisation. A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B. Note: From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a United Kingdom or Northern Ireland driving licence it is no longer valid to drive in Ireland and must therefore be exchanged. Further information is available on www.ndls.ie Age and Pension On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18. The appointee, if not an existing State Industrial employee appointed before 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Please note that the abatement provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply to applicants who are in receipt of public service pensions. Outside Employment The position is full-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the Department, be inconsistent with their official position, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. Any intention to engage in outside business or employment must be notified to the Civilian Human Resources Section. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status. The appointee will be asked to complete an online health questionnaire. Any misstatements, incomplete statements or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and or result in the summary termination of their appointment to or employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting or security clearance may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointments. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Before appointing a person to a civilian employee position, the Minister for Defence shall be satisfied as to the person’s suitability for appointment to work in a military installation and may make any enquiries deemed necessary. A person applying for a civilian employee position shall be required to authorise the Garda Síochána to furnish the Secretary General with a statement regarding any convictions recorded against that person. Pay The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Rural) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 691.65 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 727.56 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 749.85 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 761.13 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 769.02 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 780.21 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 791.47 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 795.91 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 806.91 The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Dublin) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 673.99 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 709.91 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 736.87 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 741.68 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 752.98 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 764.28 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 772.14 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 783.38 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 794.58 The rate of pay offered will be the first point of the above scales. Class A rate of PRSI will apply to any person appointed under this competition. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil or Public Service generally. Payment Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code have been supplied to the Department of Defence. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit, whether in payment or preserved, from any other Public Service employment and or where they have received a payment in lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone outside of those persons directly involved in the assessment process. Other Important Information The Department of Defence will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a campaign, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, does not imply that the Department of Defence is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position, and does not guarantee that the application will receive further consideration. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. Failure to meet the essential entry requirements may result in unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, the Department of Defence may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment from the results of this selection process. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates must not knowingly or recklessly provide false information. Canvassing will disqualify candidates and result in exclusion from the process. Candidates must not canvass any person with or without inducements. Candidates must not interfere with or compromise the process in any way. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Any person who contravenes these provisions, or assists another person in doing so, is guilty of an offence and may be liable to a fine or imprisonment. Where a person found guilty of an offence was a candidate and was not appointed, they will be disqualified. Where a person was appointed, they shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. Candidates must be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates must be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, candidates will not be appointed to, or continue in, employment unless they agree to undertake the duties attached to the post, accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed, and are fully competent and available to undertake the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other tests when and where required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018 When an application is received, the Department of Defence creates a record containing the personal information supplied. This information is used solely for processing the candidature. Where third parties are involved, such as the Payroll Shared Service Centre, information may be shared where necessary, with all appropriate security measures in place. All information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018.
General Operative
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39 hour per week basis. The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit an Application Form and copies of relevant certificates of attainment in support of their application. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the applications, may be used by the Department to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. A competitive interview process will be used by the Department to select those candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. A practical exercise may also be conducted as part of the selection process. Locations Vacancies for General Operative Band 3 have arisen in the following locations: · Naval Base & Dockyard (NBDY), Haulbowline, Co Cork · Collins Barracks, Co Cork · Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin · McKee Barracks, Dublin · Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin · Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh, Co Kildare · Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow · Gormanston Camp, Co Meath · Custume Barracks, Athlone Candidates must select a location or area on their application. Requirements and Principal Duties of a General Operative Band 3 Note: The following list, which is not exhaustive, sets out the broad range of duties that may be required to be undertaken by a General Operative. Variances in the requirements of individual posts will reflect the management and operational requirements of individual sites and areas of work. Candidates can be assigned to the following: General Operative Duties / Range Operative Duties Duties and Responsibilities – General Operative duties Operate equipment, tools and machinery as instructed. Check that all equipment is operational. Assist Craftsman during their craft activity. Drive vehicles where suitably qualified and provided for within the Band 3 grade. General cleaning duties around the environs of your assigned Military Installation. General maintenance of the grounds of your assigned Military Installation. Maintenance of any article, plant, equipment or machinery for use at work in a safe manner and reporting defects to the Headquarters office. Accurate updating and maintenance of daily work books for inspection as instructed. Report all accidents and maintenance problems to Military Management. Consult or liaise on a daily basis with Military or Civilian Staff responsible for your working area. Ensure all relevant senior staff are kept informed of important and appropriate occurrences. Comply with Health and Safety legislation as outlined in the Unit’s Safety Statement. Assume personal responsibility for own safety at work. Obtain a safety awareness card (Safe Pass) and a construction skills card (CSCS) where required. The cost of this training will be borne by the employer. Carry out any other appropriate tasks as allotted from time to time by Military Management. Duties and Responsibilities – Range Operative Care and security of range equipment. Care and issue of range stores. Make up and repair target screens and penetrable targets. Grease and non-technical servicing of fitted range equipment. Maintain bullet catchers in accordance with the Range Administration Unit (RAU) instruction. Maintenance and minor repairs to the range structure, such as target pits and runs, mantlets, firing points and shelters. Cleanliness of the range and range buildings. Remove any military debris left in error by user units. Maintain the range booking diary and liaise with the RAU regarding the range programme. Display red flags and red lamps as required by Range Orders. Prepare the range to the users' requirements. Instruct the range user about targets, control systems and local range procedures when necessary. Brief the user on special instructions for the range and any restrictions or limitations on movement caused by neighbouring ranges. Custody of Range Orders and the Range Log. Hand over and take back the range from the user. Record defects and damage arising from use. Security of the range at the end of the day's practice. Special conditions apply Work at heights. Operate machinery appropriate to Band 3. Lone working and working with teams. Deal with the public and contractors. The appointee must attend and reach a satisfactory standard in training, as and when directed. Work outdoors, open to weather elements, and indoors in confined and restricted space. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Minimum Eligibility Requirements Candidates must, at the closing date, possess the following: Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. Have a good general level of education. Fulfil health and character requirements. Desirable Skills and Attributes Knowledge of the Defence Organisation. A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B. Note: From 1 January 2021 if you are resident in Ireland and hold a United Kingdom or Northern Ireland driving licence it is no longer valid to drive in Ireland and must therefore be exchanged. Further information is available on www.ndls.ie Age and Pension On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18. The appointee, if not an existing State Industrial employee appointed before 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Please note that the abatement provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply to applicants who are in receipt of public service pensions. Outside Employment The position is full-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the Department, be inconsistent with their official position, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. Any intention to engage in outside business or employment must be notified to the Civilian Human Resources Section. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil or Public Service body on the grounds of ill-health, his or her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status. The appointee will be asked to complete an online health questionnaire. Any misstatements, incomplete statements or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and or result in the summary termination of their appointment to or employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting or security clearance may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointments. The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Before appointing a person to a civilian employee position, the Minister for Defence shall be satisfied as to the person’s suitability for appointment to work in a military installation and may make any enquiries deemed necessary. A person applying for a civilian employee position shall be required to authorise the Garda Síochána to furnish the Secretary General with a statement regarding any convictions recorded against that person. Pay The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Rural) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 691.65 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 727.56 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 749.85 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 761.13 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 769.02 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 780.21 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 791.47 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 795.91 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 806.91 The General Operative (GO Band 3) (Dublin) pay scale, as and from 1 August 2025, is as follows: On commencement Point 1 PPC 673.99 After 1 Year Point 2 PPC 709.91 After 2 Years Point 3 PPC 736.87 After 3 Years Point 4 PPC 741.68 After 4 Years Point 5 PPC 752.98 After 5 Years Point 6 PPC 764.28 After 6 Years Point 7 PPC 772.14 After 7 Years Point 8 PPC 783.38 After 8 Years Point 9 PPC 794.58 The rate of pay offered will be the first point of the above scales. Class A rate of PRSI will apply to any person appointed under this competition. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil or Public Service generally. Payment Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer into a bank account of the officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code have been supplied to the Department of Defence. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit, whether in payment or preserved, from any other Public Service employment and or where they have received a payment in lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone outside of those persons directly involved in the assessment process. Other Important Information The Department of Defence will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a campaign, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, does not imply that the Department of Defence is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position, and does not guarantee that the application will receive further consideration. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. Failure to meet the essential entry requirements may result in unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it relinquish it, or if an additional vacancy arises, the Department of Defence may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment from the results of this selection process. Candidates’ Obligations Candidates must not knowingly or recklessly provide false information. Canvassing will disqualify candidates and result in exclusion from the process. Candidates must not canvass any person with or without inducements. Candidates must not interfere with or compromise the process in any way. A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process. Any person who contravenes these provisions, or assists another person in doing so, is guilty of an offence and may be liable to a fine or imprisonment. Where a person found guilty of an offence was a candidate and was not appointed, they will be disqualified. Where a person was appointed, they shall forfeit that appointment. Specific Candidate Criteria Candidates must have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. Candidates must be suitable on the grounds of character. Candidates must be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned. If successful, candidates will not be appointed to, or continue in, employment unless they agree to undertake the duties attached to the post, accept the conditions under which the duties are or may be required to be performed, and are fully competent and available to undertake the duties attached to the position. Deeming of Candidature to be Withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other tests when and where required, or who do not furnish requested evidence relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018 When an application is received, the Department of Defence creates a record containing the personal information supplied. This information is used solely for processing the candidature. Where third parties are involved, such as the Payroll Shared Service Centre, information may be shared where necessary, with all appropriate security measures in place. All information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 and 2018.
Basic Speech And Language Therapist, CDNT
Basic Grade Speech & Language Therapists Children’s Disability Network Team Full Time, Permanent This is an exciting opportunity for a basic grade Speech and Language Therapist to support children and their families, presenting with complex needs arising from a combination of intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities. The Speech and Language Therapist is a valuable member of the Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) who will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. Working within a large supportive inter-disciplinary team across a variety of clinical settings the SLT will provide a combination of direct and targeted supports to children and their families. The SLT will be part of a large, vibrant, SLT Department across St. Michael’s House who are committed to delivering an evidence-based communication and FEDS service to maximise the quality of life of the children and families they work with. St Michael’s House CDNTs have the following supports and structures available for Basic Grade SLTs joining our CDNTs: - Excellent clinical governance structures including regular CDNM line management and clinical supervision from an assigned Senior SLT. - SLT Manager in position for discipline-specific support. - Structured and funded CPD systems to support professional development goals including access to courses such as Hanen, Lámh, Earlybird and Cygnet. - Opportunity to develop skills within a dynamic and varied clinical caseload including early communication development, use of high-tech AAC systems, neuro-affirmative therapeutic approaches, Aversive Feeding and FEDS. - Opportunities for structured development of FEDS clinical competencies within a large, well-established paediatric FEDS team. We have looking to recruit for positions working on our Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). St. Michael’s House have 4 CDNTs located in Ballymun, Coastal, Coolock and Kilbarrack. The successful candidate must have the following: Essential Criteria Informal enquiries: Niamh Giltinan (Children Disability Network Manager) - Niamh.giltinan@smh.ie and Sinead English (Children Disability Network Manager) - Sinead.english@smh.ie. Closing Date: 16th of Januray 2026 Interviews will be held in person. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them. St. Michael’s House is an equal opportunities employer As only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted, include a valid email address on application.
