About the Role

Clerical Officers work in all departments and agencies of the Government, providing vital input to teams through a range of general office duties. Clerical Officers can support teams working in business areas such as customer service, finance, HR, marketing, IT, recruitment, policy, communications, and administration, amongst many other areas.

Clerical Officers need a good general standard of education and a customer focused attitude. Promotional opportunities are available to Clerical Officers when they are made permanent after passing a probation period.

Role involves

• General administrative and clerical work.
• Working as part of a team in delivering important public services.
• Working with the latest technology to record and advance services.
• Maintaining high quality records in a thorough and organised manner.
• Supporting line-managers and colleagues in projects and initiatives.
• Checking all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard.
• Communicating and providing a quality public service to the public/customers.

Eligibility

On the closing date of Thursday 8th August 2023, candidates must have

a. The requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role;

b. appropriate level and experience of relevant ICT Skills, e.g. proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail;

c. relevant knowledge and skills to undertake the duties of the position, including the ability to:

• take direction / follow instructions;
• organise and prioritise work effectively;
• work well with the public and colleagues;
• be flexible in their approach to work;
• be able to communicate effectively in a clear and concise manner;

d. be at least 17 years of age on or before the closing date of 8th August 2023;

e. fulfil Citizenship, Health & Character, Garda Vetting & Security Clearance and Reference Check requirements

f. ensure that they meet the criteria regarding public & civil service Redundancy/Ill Health Retirement Schemes

Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process. For more information about our reasonable adjustments, please see our Reasonable Accommodations Request Process.

Meet some of our Clerical Officers

Meet the people who work across the Irish civil service, providing important services to the people of Ireland both at home and abroad. Many start their careers in the civil service in entry level positions and progress to more senior roles.

Possible Career Path

The civil service is a diverse and inclusive workforce, with ample opportunity for progression and upskilling. There are a great range of opportunities available to those seeking a career within the civil service.  The below infographic is an overview of the civil service grade structure and possible career paths.

More Information

To find more information, please visit our FAQ page and to find helpful tips and practical information on how to prepare for the different stages of the recruitment process visit our Applications, Tests and Interviews sections below.

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