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The Office of Public Works (OPW) are recruiting up to 250 staff, including a large number of high-value engineering roles, over the next 12 months. The ongoing and accelerated recruitment campaign comes as a result of the OPW’s increased funding secured under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021 – 2030.Under the NDP, the OPW has been allocated €2.457 billion, including €99 million from the EU under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). In addition, the OPW will manage a wide range of projects for client Departments and State agencies with an estimated value of up to €1.6 billion bringing the overall value of projects managed by the organisation to over €4 billion.Key projects to be completed as a part of this investment include a large infrastructure project at Rosslare Europort, the new Forensic Science Laboratory in the Backweston Campus in County Kildare, and a significant number of projects under capital investment programmes including the Garda Capital Programme and the Flood Risk Management investment programme.Welcoming the recruitment campaign, Minister for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, said:<blockquote>“With the significant investment in works on major cultural institutions, large Flood Risk and Estate Management infrastructure projects and heritage site restoration and maintenance, and the increased complexity and volume of the projects and programmes being managed by the OPW, we are delighted to offer this diverse range of job opportunities. These roles will offer candidates the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and for others, and to work with one of Ireland’s most diverse and long-standing government bodies. The OPW is an essential service provider to the government and the public and its key strength is its workforce, and the invaluable source of innovative and specialist skills it provides.”</blockquote>With investment in some of its heritage sites co-funded by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media through Fáilte Ireland, the OPW is recruiting over 100 heritage related positions. While the operational, civil service and apprenticeships positions will offer a number of interesting and varied opportunities, drawing from a wide range of backgrounds and skill sets, the heritage guide positions will offer applicants the chance to play a vital role in conserving and presenting Ireland’s most important heritage sites and ensuring the safety and enjoyment of their visitors.The OPW is taking a stand at the National Ploughing Championships from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 September, inviting visitors to gain a key insight into the range of opportunities available. Events will include Q&amp;A sessions with architects, engineers and heritage site guides, as well as furniture restoration and stonemasonry demonstrations.Positions are advertised on <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/54f3c-jobs-at-the-opw/">OPW - Build a Better Future</a> and OPW social media channels, while information on apprenticeships are available on the Solas website at <a href="https://www.apprenticeship.ie/">www.apprenticeship.ie.</a> Those interested in Civil Service General, Professional and Technical positions can register for email notifications and apply online through <a href="https://www.publicjobs.ie/en/">www.publicjobs.ie.</a> Original post: <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/9e24c-the-office-of-public-works-recruiting-up-to-250-staff-over-the-next-12-months/">https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/9e24c-the-office-of-public-works-recruiting-up-to-250-staff-over-the-next-12-months/</a>

Office of Public Works recruiting up to 250 staff over the next 12 months

Breaking Through co-ordinate suicide prevention training on behalf of the HSE. The training is free and for persons over 18. The training will help you:<ul><li>Recognise when someone might be at risk of suicide.</li><li>Build your confidence to talk to them about it.</li><li>Connect them with helpful supports and services.</li><li>Programmes on offer include: LivingWorks Start a 90-minute online programme, SafeTALK a half day face-to-face workshop programme. ASIST is a two day skills building workshop in suicide first aid and Understanding Self Harm a one day workshop provides opportunities to improved knowledge, awareness and understanding of self-harming behaviour. </li></ul>Booking is essential if you are living or working in Dublin South East, Dublin South or Wicklow training available to register at <a href="https://bookwhen.com/che">https://bookwhen.com/che</a>If you are living or working in Dublin South City, Dublin South West, Dublin South, Kildare or West Wicklow training available to register at <a href="https://bookwhen.com/dublinsouth-kildare-west-wicklow">https://bookwhen.com/dublinsouth-kildare-west-wicklow</a> Original article: <a href="https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/training/94437-breaking-through-suicide-prevention-training">https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/training/94437-breaking-through-suicide-prevention-training</a>

Breaking Through: Suicide Prevention Training

The <a href="https://www.independent.ie/topics/hse-40382182/">HSE</a> is offering relocation packages of more than €4,000 to health staff working abroad, in a bid a woo them to come and work here.The relocation package being offered to health workers in the EU includes up to €3,910 in an accommodation allowance for the first month in Ireland, and a flight payment of up to €250.For candidates coming from outside the EU, the subsidy includes a flight allowance of up to €800. Candidates are also entitled to top-up payments to cover other expenses – such as registration fees for regulatory bodies such as the Medical Council, visa charges and aptitude costs, as well as other levies.A HSE spokesman said the “exact cost is dependent on where the candidate is relocating from, and the specialty of the post.”It comes as the health service is trying to come up with ways to overcome difficulties in recruiting key staff to help reduce waiting lists and provide a full range of services.Department of Health secretary-general <a href="https://www.independent.ie/topics/robert-watt-40390140/">Robert Watt</a> told the Oireachtas Health Committee yesterday that the HSE “has developed and implemented a globally competitive relocation package to attract international recruits to the Irish health service”. He said: “At this stage we expect the increase in whole-time equivalent (WTE, or full-time jobs) to be approximately 4,600 this year”.“By the end of August, year-to-date staffing levels show a total growth of 2,600 WTE. All staff categories are showing growth year-to-date with the largest WTE increase seen in nursing and midwifery at more than 1,104.ADVERTISEMENT ×“All nursing and midwifery graduates from the class of 2022 have and are being offered permanent opportunities within the Irish publicly funded health services.“To supplement the national pool, the HSE has implemented a significant drive to source nurses and midwives from the international market.&quot;As you will have seen from recent research published by my department, we will have to dramatically increase the numbers of nurses and midwives we train in order to reduce our reliance on such international recruitment. “This incremental increase has begun over the last three years, with an additional 344 undergraduate training places for nurses and midwives in place.

“The HSE has similarly directly targeted all of the health and social care professionals 2022 graduates from Irish colleges, and these applicants are being interviewed and will be offered jobs from October onwards. To supplement the national pool, international campaigns have been launched for dieticians, physiotherapists, and speech and language therapists.“The Department of Health is working with the Department of Further and Higher Education to increase the number of these students in Irish colleges with an initial request for 10pc in this year and an increase of 50pc over a three-year period.”He said recruitment capacity had been increased significantly within the Public Appointment Service to aid the recruitment of medical consultants, and the HSE was also developing targeted marketing initiatives to enhance the candidate pool.In particular, the initiative focuses on ‘hard to fill’ posts.In recognition of the scale of global competition for healthcare talent, the HSE has developed and implemented a globally competitive relocation package to attract international recruits to the Irish health service.He said that in common with other healthcare professions, the number of Irish and EU medical graduates we produce was currently far short of what was needed.”We must meet the needs of the health service in the future. While we are making progress in recruitment and reform, we need to accelerate to meet emerging and increasing demand,” he added.

 HSE offers €4,000 relocation grant to overseas Health  Staff

For all the ladies out there, looking for work or returning to the workplace;Work Equal was founded in 2011 by TV presenter, designer, and social entrepreneur Sonya Lennon to provide professional workplace styling and career consulting to women in the Dublin region.Since then, we have evolved into a national organisation, providing our services to women across Ireland, partnering with relevant networks, agencies and employers nationwide. We have grown into a team of around 40 highly skilled volunteers.These partnerships, together with public donations and our fundraising initiatives, have supported us in delivering our services to thousands of women across the country.Advocating for workplace equality and fair remuneration is an integral and urgent part of our work today. We engage with Government and elected representatives at local, national and EU level, policy makers, employers and civil society leaders to shape legislation, public policy, employment policy and societal attitudes to achieve gender parity in the Irish workplace. Goals / MissionOur vision is an Ireland where everyone’s skills and potential are recognised by a society that champions workplace equality and fair remuneration.Our mission is to provide innovative, targeted services and programmes to help people (re)entering the workplace to reach sustained economic independence. Our goals include:-Increasing the number of people that we support into employment each year;-Increasing our range of services, tailored to the evolving needs of people in Ireland;-Providing more of our services online to make them more accessible to a greater number of people; and-Using our voice to encourage people to take the next step toward economic independence.The goal of our advocacy work is to achieve full gender equality in the workplace through meaningful engagement with Government, business and civil society leaders. For more info on our advocacy and campaigning work, go to our <a href="https://workequal.ie/campaigns/">campaigns</a> page. We support women across Ireland to enter or return to the workplace.If you are looking for work, whether it be your first job or you are re-entering the workforce after some time, we can give you a tailored experience to build your confidence and skills to help you succeed in your job-search.Our services are free of charge to individual women, and you can book an appointment or ask a question by contacting us at info@workequal.ie or by phone on 0892202015. Our office hours are Monday to Thursday 10am-3pm.You may be interested in more than one of our services – and you can request multiple! Just get in touch to discuss what our team can do for you. <h2> Image Consultant</h2> Being dressed professionally at an interview does not just help boost your confidence and performance, it also helps to make a great first impression with your potential employer.At our Styling Consultations, you will be paired with one of our expert stylists for a private one-to-one session and be provided with:<ol><li>A consultation to find the right outfit that makes you feel confident and comfortable.</li><li>Advice on how to style the clothes you already have in your wardrobe.</li><li>A free outfit so you can create a style for any interview which you may have in the future.</li></ol>When you get a job, we can also provide essential items of clothing to help you during those first few weeks of work, when you may be facing a range of new costs such as transport or childcare.<h2> Mentor</h2> Our Mentoring Programme is perfect for you if you have been searching for work for at least six months. You will be matched with one of our experienced professionals who will work with you for a six-month period, to give you advice, support and keep you motivated.Your mentor will provide a one hour-long mentoring session at least once a month to help you achieve your own goals.These mentoring sessions are provided to you privately in a one-to-one setting, in person or online.<h2> Prepare</h2> Our Career Centre volunteers are experts in the recruitment process and are available to help you with every step along the way to secure a job.In a friendly and private session (in person or online) you can get expert insights and lots of help with:<ol><li>Writing your CV.</li><li>Understanding job descriptions.</li><li>Interview preparation (including mock interviews for practice).</li><li>Believing in yourself and the skills and value you have, especially when job seeking.</li><li>Thinking about what career you might want, or what are the choices open to you.</li></ol>We are also happy to help you prepare for interviews for training and education courses. You’re always welcome to book a session.Employer WorkshopsWe work with a range of companies and organisations from the recruitment, technology, retail and other sectors to provide workshops on topics that affect people looking for work. They include insights into the recruitment process, understanding how to make the most of job-search websites, building a LinkedIn profile and workshops with Bobbi Brown on skincare and make-up for interviews and the workplace.These workshops are also an opportunity to meet with other women and network with companies across Ireland. You can find all the information you need here: <a href="https://workequal.ie/">https://workequal.ie/</a><a href="https://workequal.ie/"></a>Or Contact Work Equal here: <a href="https://workequal.ie/contact-us/">https://workequal.ie/contact-us/</a>

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ESB 2022 Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanical Paid Apprenticeship Recruitment Campaign is now open for applications. Apply Now For ESB Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanical Apprenticeship.We offer a 4-year paid programme leading to a QQI Level 6 Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Trade Certification. We have roles available in: <ul><li>Dublin </li><li>Sligo </li><li>Cork </li><li>Limerick </li><li>Portlaoise.</li></ul>Working as a Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanical Apprentice you will:<ul><li>Work as part of a team </li><li>Earn while you learn</li><li>Combine classroom based learning with on-the-job training</li><li>Gain an internationally recognised QQI Level 6 Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic Trade Certification.</li></ul> ABOUT ESB NETWORKSAt ESB Networks, we build and maintain Ireland’s power network, connecting Ireland to
a clean electric future. We have invested over €6bn in Ireland&#39;s electricity network over the last 10 years to ensure that it is reliable and enables communities and businesses in Ireland to grow. As an ESB Networks Electrical Apprentice, you’ll be helping to maintain and develop the distribution stations, overhead electricity wires, poles and underground electricity cables that are used to bring power to the nation.<h1>Become an apprentice at ESB Networks</h1> <a href="https://www.esbnetworks.ie/esb/careers/apprenticeships">APPLY HERE</a>

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From the Tusla website:Children and young people in your community urgently need the opportunity to be cared for in a loving and caring home. Due to the humanitarian crisis and the impact of Covid-19 on our communities, Tusla is experiencing an increased demand for all types of foster care placementsTusla foster carers provide a safe, secure and stable home environment for the most vulnerable in our society and are a core part of ensuring children who need foster care are cared for in a loving, home environment.We’re running a recruitment campaign to encourage people like you to consider fostering, and changing a child’s life. Tusla Now Needs:✔️Foster carers just like you to provide a safe and stable environment to a child in need.✔️Foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds. ✔️ Foster carers to assist us with short-term, emergency, longer term and respite fostering around Ireland. Tusla is the only organisation that provides a statutory fostering service to the public.Across Ireland some 4,124 Tusla foster carers open their homes to 5,450 children.Tusla owes our foster carers in each county a big debt of gratitude. Our foster carers are invisible heroes. Can I foster?Fostering is caring for someone else’s child in your own home, providing family life for a child or young person, who for one reason or another cannot live with his or her own parents. Foster care is only considered for children in situations where they are assessed to be at risk. Tusla currently work with foster carers who are in a same-sex relationship, are Travellers, are of African or Eastern European origin, are Muslim, have a disability, who don’t have a job currently, who rent, who are single, who are over 40, and with parents who both work. Foster carers are a diverse group of people who come from all walks of life. Foster carers can be:  ✔️ Couples – married, co-habiting, same gender ✔️ Single people – widowed, separated, divorced✔️ People with disabilities – provided your disability or medical condition does not prevent you from caring for a child ✔️ People with or without children ✔️ People who own their own homes, are in private rented accommodation or local authority housing ✔️ Employed / Unemployed people ✔️ Those over 40 years of age ✔️ Those who smoke ✔️ People from different cultures, ethnic or religious backgrounds – having carers from different cultures allows us to match children and young people with suitable families.However in all cases, it is very important that: ✔️ You can provide a stable, nurturing and loving environment for children✔️ You relate well to and have respect for children✔️ You do not have a Garda record for violence, offences against children or other serious offences✔️ You can demonstrate flexibility, openness and patience ✔️ You are willing to attend training courses to support your ongoing learning and skills base. ✔️ For more details on our fostering requirements click <a href="https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/PO66102_HR_(1).pdf">here</a><a href="https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/PO66102_HR_(1).pdf"></a>✔️ You must also abide by our <a href="http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1995/si/260/made/en/print">national fostering standards</a>. <ul></ul> What you need: You can foster if you have the time and energy to make a positive difference to a child’s life. We will help equip you with the skills you will need, and provide support when you require it. Click here to view FAQ: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Ly6NgG">https://bit.ly/3Ly6NgG</a><a href="https://bit.ly/3Ly6NgG"></a><a href="https://bit.ly/3Ly6NgG"></a>Fostering supports:We understand that good support is absolutely vital to ensure that you feel confident and capable in your role. It is our job to do everything we can to help you.We value the work foster carers do and the contributions they make to young people’s lives. We provide foster carers with a solid support system to enable them to provide a good standard of care for the children they look after.There are two weekly rates of Foster Care Allowance:For children aged 0 – 12yrs €325.00For children aged 12yrs + €352.00This allowance does not affect tax or state benefits. Tusla has a policy on the appropriate use of the fostering allowance.In addition to the foster care allowance other supports includes:-Regular home visits and telephone contact from your assigned fostering link worker;-Each child in your care has a social worker who visits the child and maintains a link with the child’s birth family;-You will be able to apply for child benefit for each child in your care;-Support from your public health nurse if you are caring for a pre-school child;-A comprehensive training programme pre and post approval;-A year’s free membership to the Irish Foster Care Association; and-Each child in foster care will have their own medical card.Following extensive consultation Tusla has introduced a Standardised National Aftercare Allowance for young people who have been in care for 12 months prior to their 18th birthday and attending education/ accredited training. This weekly standardised allowance of €300 per week ensures equality for all care leavers engaged in training and education. Click <a href="https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/4254-TUSLA_Finance_Aftercare_v3.pdf">here</a> to view the Guidance Document for the Implementation of the Standardised Aftercare Allowance<h3>Training and development</h3>Training and development We recognise that the needs of children in care will change over time. With this in mind, we actively support and promote the continuous professional development of our staff and foster carers.Training and development is compulsory for all foster carers and all applicants will be asked to complete a fostering induction course prior to approval as a foster carer. Throughout your time as a foster carer various workshops and education opportunities will be offered to you and we hope you will ﬁnd these courses both interesting and enjoyable. Interested?You will find out everything you need to know here: <a href="https://bit.ly/3xFgiVG">https://bit.ly/3xFgiVG</a> 



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Got hustle and heart? Good. You’ll need it. We’re looking for an ambassador, not just any ambassador, the Proper Ambassador who’ll be reporting to Conor McGregor.This is a full time position for a heavy hitter ready to unlock their full potential. You’ll take over our social channels, pour and preach our whiskey around the country, host epic events, transform our merch line, and so much more.Must be 21+ because whiskey is a must. We’re not looking for MBAs or Ivy League preppies. We want underdogs, ready to step up and show the world what this liquid gold is made of. We’re looking for the Proper Ambassador to tag team with the champ, Conor McGregor to bring our liquid gold to the masses. 21+ is a must – whiskey is what we do. You’ll need to bring the energy because this isn’t your standard 9-5 job – happy hour starts at 5. Did we mention you’ll be getting paid a full salary? Now that’s proper.<h4>THE PROPER CANDIDATE</h4><h4>-Social media champ</h4><h4>-Unquestioned authority on proper nightlife and supporter of local pubs</h4><h4>-Not afraid to jump in the crowd to spark energy</h4><h4>-Strong communicator, organized, and professional in &amp; out of the ring</h4><h4>-When you see a challenge, you respond with a proper solution</h4><h4>RESPONSIBILITIES</h4><h4>-Develop fresh ideas for our social channels</h4><h4>-Produce and edit world-class social content</h4><h4>-Write proper captions for social content</h4><h4>-Host key events like fight night viewing parties</h4><h4>-Mix Proper No. Twelve cocktails to sample at events</h4><h4>-Produce compelling post-event recap presentations</h4><h4>-Monitor relevant trends and provide market research and analysis</h4><h4>-Help make our merch more epic than ever</h4><h4>QUALIFICATIONS</h4><h4>-21+ years of age or older (remember, whiskey)</h4><h4>-Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship</h4><h4>-Master of the English language</h4><h4>-Reliable transportation to travel and transport event materials</h4><h4>-Please tell us you know how to use a computer and send emails…</h4> CREATE A VIDEOGet bonus points and stand out from the competition by posting a video on your social with hashtag: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/getaproperjob/">#GETAPROPERJOB</a> and tagging <a href="https://www.instagram.com/properwhiskey/">@properwhiskey</a>. No rules, just show us why you would be the perfect Proper Ambassador.Check out everything you need to know here: <a href="https://workforconormcgregor.com/#ambassadro-form">https://workforconormcgregor.com/#ambassadro-form</a>

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Budget 2023: Workers on €50,000 to save €500 under plans to expand highest tax bandsNegotiations are ongoing about the introduction of a new credit for renters and a reduction paid by landlords on rental income.Workers will save at least €500 a year on average, under Budget plans to expand income bands for the highest rate of tax.Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe is set to increase the 40pc income tax band by €2,500, meaning workers will not have to pay the higher rate on any earnings below €39,300.The move will lead to significant savings for taxpayers – with a single person earning €50,000 taking home at least an extra €500 a year under the plan agreed by the Coalition parties.Changes to tax credits are also expected to put more money in workers’ pockets on top of the changes to the income tax bands.Meanwhile, negotiations are ongoing about the introduction of a new tax credit for renters and a reduction in tax paid by landlords on rental income.Organisations representing property owners have called for the tax rate on rent to be reduced to 25pc from 50pc to stop landlords exiting the rental market.The €2,500 increase in the income tax band would be the highest in more than a decade and goes some way to achieving Fine Gael’s pledge to make the entry point for the higher rate of tax €50,000.In last year’s Budget, Mr Donohoe increased the income band for the 40pc rate by €1,500.Under plans being finalised by the Government, 20pc tax rate will be applied to all income under €39,300.However, the Budget plan signals bad news for Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s proposal to introduce a third income tax band with a 30pc rate.Mr Varadkar has continued to publicly insist his idea is still under consideration, but senior Government source say it will not be introduced in this Budget.A recent report by the Government Tax Strategy Group said increasing tax bands by €2,200 for the higher rate while hiking tax credits by €75 would benefit 1.9 million taxpayers.The Government has more than €1bn to spend on tax cuts in next Tuesday’s Budget but this has to cover the cost of extending tax reductions introduced during the year due to the cost of living crisis sparked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.This includes extending the reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel over the coming months but the cuts on motor fuels are not expected to be kept in placed indefinitely.Excise duty on petrol was reduced by 15c and on diesel by 10c.The Government is also examining how to off-set forthcoming increases on carbon taxes, which are due to come into place on October 12 and will also lead to an increase in petrol and diesel prices.Senior Fine Gael figures are anxious to delay or offset the tax, which will increase the price of a 60-litre tank of diesel by €1.48 and a similar tank of petrol by €1.28.Carbon tax increases on home heating oil do not come into effect until May every year and there is a suggestion in Government that the same could be done with the tax on fuels.Separately, there are high-level Budget talks ongoing over how to support businesses coming under financial pressure due to the energy crisis.Senior officials are trying to draft a scheme to support businesses that are most in need of Government assistance due to the rising cost of electricity.However, there is difficulty in designing a scheme targeted purely at businesses.Source and read more <a href="https://www.independent.ie/business/budget/budget-2023-workers-on-50000-to-save-500-under-plans-to-expand-highest-tax-bands-42005751.html">HERE</a>

Budget 2023: Workers on €50,000 to save €500

Introduction The Civil Service is at the heart of Irish society. Everything we do impacts our country, and most importantly, our people. We are a robust and trusted institution, which has served the people of Ireland since the foundation of the State. Most recently, the Civil Service has played, and continues to play, a critical role in supporting the whole of Government response to the needs of the nation during the pandemic. While the challenges which face the Civil Service today are different to those faced at the foundation of the State, our core values remain the same. The Irish Civil Service is a large complex organisation employer nearly 42,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and Offices with a diverse set of responsibilities to support the Government by developing policy options and legislation to address major national issues, co-ordinating the broader public service, helping to manage the economy and delivering services to the public. Civil Service Renewal 2030 is an ambitious 10-year strategy of reform for the Civil Service. The Strategy will be implemented through a series of 3-year action plans that will detail the precise goals and initiatives which will progress each of our strategic priorities to ensure a diverse and high performing Civil Service that is more inclusive, engaged, agile and ready to meet current and future challenges. By implementing these plans and demonstrating an enduring commitment to public service values, the Civil Service can create a more diverse yet unified, professional, responsive, open and accountable organisation that inspires trust and confidence in Ireland and internationally. The Civil Service can offer suitable candidates a very satisfying and varied career, with competitive terms and conditions. The Public Appointments Service (PAS) is the centralised independent recruitment provider for the Civil and Public Service and will conduct the selection process for this competition. PAS will establish a panel of suitably qualified individuals to fill vacancies, which may arise in the Civil Service. Please note, this also includes Garda Civilian positions in An Garda Síochána. The Role The Administrative Officer (AO) is the main graduate recruitment grade for the Civil Service and provides successful candidates with the opportunity to progress to middle management. As an AO, you would have a crucial role in policy and strategy formulation across the spectrum of economic, financial, international, environmental and social issues. Those appointed will have the opportunity to effect real change in the Civil Service and help shape a changing Ireland. You will also have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the development and implementation of government policy over a period of time. Assignments may also be made to support functions e.g. Facilities Management and Corporate Affairs. To apply you must have / expect to hold a minimum Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (first or second class primary Honours Bachelor Degree level). Consideration may be given to relevant qualifications as deemed equivalent by the Public Appointments Service. In addition to having achieved a high standard of education, effective AO candidates should demonstrate: -excellent communication (oral and written), presentation and interpersonal skills -the capacity to carry out research, analysis and problem solving -experience of effective team-working and delivering to tight deadlines -the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary environment and exhibit leadership potential -the capacity to show initiative while working with minimal supervision -evidence of working on projects and producing results within budget and deadlines.It is expected that from the outset, newly recruited AOs will be able to make a substantive contribution to the work of the Civil Service. While training is to a significant extent “on the job”, induction and training courses in specific skills and areas of work will be provided to assist you to become familiar with the public sector. Those appointed will undertake the Graduate Development Programme which will build upon your experience to further develop your expertise, confidence, self-awareness and personal effectiveness to enable you to realise your potential and deliver important outcomes early in your career. It is envisaged that these graduate recruitment opportunities will arise across a range of Departments. Selection for the position of AO involves a demanding assessment process that may take place over a period of time. However, PAS will make the process as streamlined as possible and will keep applicants informed as they progress through the selection process. A detailed description of the competencies expected of all AOs is set out in Appendix 1. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that they satisfy the essential eligibility requirements for the positions for which they are applying. Candidates are required to confirm at application stage that they hold / will hold the required qualifications. Admission to the competition does not imply acceptance that a candidate is eligible to compete in the competition. Further information on the graduate recruitment campaign Applicants for the Irish Language Stream The Civil Service is fully committed to fulfilling its obligations under the Official Languages Act. It is intended that any vacancies arising, which require staff to provide a full range of services through the Irish language (Functional Bilinguals), may be filled from this competition. In this regard individuals who have proficiency in the Irish language and who fulfil all other eligibility criteria set out below may indicate their interest on the application form. Candidates who are successful at the online assessment stages, and indicate their interest on the application form, will be required to undergo an assessment of their Irish language skills. All candidates must reach the qualifying standard at each element of the selection stages, including the additional Irish assessments, in order to be considered for the Irish stream. They must achieve the required level in the Irish language, i.e. demonstrate a minimum Level B2 on the Europass self-assessment framework. Please note that in the case of the Irish stream, attendance may also be required at a separate assessment/interview through the Irish language. Summary Conditions of ServiceStarting Salary: €33,889 Annual Leave: 25 Days Hours of attendance: 41 hours and 15 minutes gross per week.You can find all the information you need here: <a href="https://publicjobs.ie/en/index.php?option=com_jobsearch&amp;view=jobdetails&amp;Itemid=263&amp;cid=162326&amp;campaignId=22329002">https://publicjobs.ie/en/index.php?option=com_jobsearch&amp;view=jobdetails&amp;Itemid=263&amp;cid=162326&amp;campaignId=22329002</a>

Graduate Opportunities AO General 2022

Thinking of beginning a sci-tech career? Luckily, there’s a lot of companies hiring apprentices, graduates and entry-level roles in Ireland.

With September upon us, it’s time for graduates and those who are in the early stages of their careers to begin applying for opportunities. Workplaces around the country are opening up their internship, graduate and apprenticeship programmes for 2023 – either right now, or very soon.From professional services firms looking for graduates with tech and IT skills to biopharma companies seeking engineering entry-level talent, there are plenty of opportunities available across all sectors for ambitious STEM professionals.Here’s just a few of the companies advertising roles aimed at people beginning their careers in sci-tech.<h2>Accenture</h2>The professional services multinational is recruiting for its <a href="https://www.accenture.com/ie-en/careers/jobdetails?id=R00118899_en&amp;title=Analytics+Graduate+Programme+2023">2023 Analytics Graduate Programme</a>. Accenture has its global fraud, risk and financial crime analytics centre of excellence in Dublin. The division also works with clients to help them leverage AI and analytics to grow their businesses here in Ireland.Candidates will be assigned to a particular specialism in data science, data engineering, data strategy or data visualisation based on their knowledge. People who have studied maths and statistics are particularly welcome to apply. AmgenThe biopharma company is looking for <a href="https://careers.amgen.com/job/16440717/amgen-graduate-opportunities-automation-starting-autumn-2022/">automation</a> and <a href="https://careers.amgen.com/job/16450220/amgen-graduate-opportunities-engineering-autumn-2022/">engineering graduates</a> for its 2022 entry-level programmes. Its programmes start this Autumn and run for two years on a fixed-term contract basis.Both the automation and engineering programmes will be based at Amgen’s Dún Laoghaire drug manufacturing site. The company is offering a competitive benefits package to candidates with degrees in mechanical, chemical and electrical engineering or automation engineering. It is also running a <a href="https://careers.amgen.com/job/16430747/amgen-graduate-opportunities-2022-operational-excellence-pmo-/">graduate programme teaching project management</a> skills.<h2>Aon</h2>Financial services giant Aon has <a href="https://jobs.aon.com/jobs/59094?lang=en-us&amp;previousLocale=en-US">openings for risk consulting graduates</a> to be based in Dublin. The job offers hybrid working, with the option to work from Aon’s offices in Dublin and remotely.The candidates will be working in the pharma and life sciences side of Aon’s business. The contract being offered by Aon is 18 months, with all participants in the graduate programme being assigned a mentor who will guide them through their time at the company. Candidates with “international experience” are preferred, as are people with good numeracy and analytics skills. Bristol Myers SquibbAnother multinational biopharma company, Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), is running a <a href="https://careers.bms.com/ie/jobs/R1562001?lang=en-us&amp;previousLocale=en-US">graduate programme</a> for entry-level science and engineering talent. The programme is based at the company’s Cruiserath Biologics site in Dublin.A relevant degree is desirable, but the website does not mention it is compulsory. The programme will feature 70pc on-the-job training, 20pc networking and coaching, and 10pc formal training. It is divided into three nine-month rotations, providing participants with industry experience across the various departments in the biopharmaceutical manufacturing business. CitiSome of the full time <a href="https://careers.citigroup.com/students-and-graduates/">entry-level positions</a> that Citi is currently looking to fill include transaction banking analyst, ICG operations analyst, technology infrastructure analyst and software engineers.The fintech is hiring for these roles in Dublin and Belfast. Citi also has apprenticeship places on offer in Belfast, on its <a href="https://jobs.citi.com/job/belfast/2022-emea-operations-level-3-apprenticeship-belfast-united-kingdom/287/32874383888">operations team</a> as well as on its <a href="https://jobs.citi.com/job/belfast/2022-emea-technology-level-3-apprenticeship-citi-technology-infrastructure-cti-belfast-united-kingd/287/35685443216">tech infrastructure team</a>. DeloitteThe professional services giant is recruiting for its <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/ie/en/pages/careers/articles/graduate-recruitment-campaign.html">2023 graduate programmes</a> at the moment. Depending on the programme you’re on, you could be working in technology, analytics, consulting, business processes and more.The programmes are based in Belfast, Dublin, Limerick, Cork and Galway. Hybrid working is also available as part of the company’s strategy. Graduates will get the chance to hone their IT skills, working with analytics, blockchain and other technologies used by businesses.<h2>Fidelity Investments</h2>The financial services tech giant is seeking applicants for its <a href="https://www.fidelityinvestments.ie/job-details/16420284/fidelity-investments-technology-graduate-program-january-2023/">2023 Leap Technology Graduate programme</a>. The programme will provide graduates with hands-on training opportunities. The majority of the training will occur in Fidelity’s Dublin office. There will also be flexible and hybrid models on offer for a time.On completion of the scheme, the recruits will be placed in either Fidelity’s Dublin or Galway offices. Applicants should have recently completed or be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree in a computer science-related discipline. HuaweiHuawei is hiring for <a href="https://apply.workable.com/huawei-ireland/?lng=en">entry-level positions</a> in Ireland, such as a research intern in general machine learning. The Chinese technology giant is recruiting graduates internationally, too, with many positions being made available on a global basis.Some of the <a href="https://career.huawei.com/reccampportal/portal5/campus-recruitment.html">global graduate positions</a> include supply chain management engineer, network technology engineer and IT and cloud service engineer. IntelCalifornian semiconductor company Intel is a major employer in Ireland. It’s currently recruiting for a mix of intern, graduate and <a href="https://jobs.intel.com/internships">entry-level roles</a>.In Ireland, these include gas and chemical graduate engineer, graduate intern technician in industrial waste systems, product development engineer and energy engineer. Johnson &amp; JohnsonJohnson &amp; Johnson Vision Care, a subsidiary of the larger pharma giant Johnson &amp; Johnson, is hiring an <a href="https://jobs.jnj.com/jobs/2206024878W?lang=en-us&amp;previousLocale=en-US">apprentice manufacturing technician</a> in Limerick.An undergraduate degree is not required for the position, but applicants should have good technical abilities. They will be working to provide technical support function for the business’ manufacturing operations. Duties will include troubleshooting equipment and process issues, as well as validation and qualification. KPMGKPMG has several <a href="https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/careers/graduate.html">graduate programmes</a> across its various divisions. Tech graduates will be able to put their skills to good use in the firm’s consulting division, which offers three programmes.KPMG’s risk and regulatory consulting programme will see graduates learn how to help clients keep on top of threats such as cybercrime. Its financial management consulting programme and management consulting programmes give graduates the opportunity to learn about data analytics for business, IT strategy, digital transformation and more. PersonioPersonio has several <a href="https://www.personio.com/about-personio/careers/#personio-job-board">entry-level positions</a> for people who are setting out on their career paths. The German software company is hiring sales development reps in Dublin, as well as an account manager who speaks German.Many of these entry-level positions currently being advertised at Personio require an additional language as well as good tech skills. PwCLike KPMG, PwC is considered on of the ‘Big Four’ professional services firms, along with EY and Deloitte. The company’s <a href="https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/graduate-programme.html">graduate programme for 2023</a> is now open for applicants.There are opportunities across Ireland, in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny. You’ll learn how to advise clients on cybersecurity, data and analytics and tech through the two graduate streams PwC is offering this year.<h2>Red Hat</h2>IBM subsidiary software company Red Hat has several <a href="https://www.redhat.com/en/jobs">graduate opportunities</a> available in Ireland. These include a French-speaking sales development representative job and a digital sales technical specialist.Red Hat has offices in Dublin, Waterford and Cork. If you’re looking for a remote-first job, Red Hat is a good company to opt for as it hires remote talent a lot. <a href="https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/companies-hiring-entry-level-sci-tech-jobs-ireland">Source </a>

14 companies hiring for early-stage sci-tech roles in Ireland

We all love a bargain, especially these days! Why not treat the kids to a back to school day out OR sneak away your self for some peace and quiet!National Cinema Day sees many of the cinemas nationwide partake in offering cinema tickets for only €4 this weekend!As reported on The Journal:CINEMA TICKETS ACROSS the country are set to be reduced to €4 next Saturday as part of National Cinema Day.Over 95% of cinemas in Ireland are set to participate in the initiative on 3 September, which will see ticket prices drop to €4, including premium seats, screens and 3D screenings.Tickets will be made available for screenings online and at the box office from Monday, 29 August.Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinemas said that the company was “delighted” to participate in National Cinema Day. “Cinema has been an ever-present in Irish society for over 100 years and we are delighted to participate in National Cinema Day by offering €4 tickets for all shows, all day, including new releases,” Anderson said.“It is important for the industry to celebrate cinema and what better to do that than by enjoying a movie (or two) on 3rd September 2022. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! See you on Saturday, and remember, book early to avoid disappointment!”Award-winning Irish filmmaker Emer Reynolds, who directed the recently released Joyride that starred Olivia Colman said that the cinema was “one of life’s great joys”.“There’s nothing quite like the magic of cinema; experiencing the shared waves of emotion; laughing and crying in the dark among strangers,” Reynolds said.“I can’t wait to celebrate National Cinema Day in my local cinema, revelling in the epic power and beauty of the Big Screen!”Participating cinemas include:<ul><li>Arc Cinemas</li><li>Carrick Cineplex</li><li>Cineworld</li><li>Eclipse Cinemas</li><li>Eye Cinema</li><li>Gate Cinemas</li><li>IMC Cinemas</li><li>Light House Cinema</li><li>Movies@ Cinemas</li><li>Odeon Cinemas</li><li>Omniplex Cinemas</li><li>Pálás Cinema</li><li>Reel Cinemas</li><li>Vue Cinemas</li></ul>Credit: <a href="https://www.thejournal.ie/national-cinema-day-5850548-Aug2022/">https://www.thejournal.ie/national-cinema-day-5850548-Aug2022/</a>

National Cinema Day

<a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=351758"></a><a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=351758"></a>Are you looking to upskill and return to work?If so, the INOU are offering an exciting programme designed to help participants develop general employment skills needed to return to work or progress to further education.The Shaping Futures programme is a QQI accredited programme with participants working towards a QQI Level 4 major award in Employment Skills. There is the opportunity to undertake training in fields of your choice such as construction, forklift, barista training, HACCP and patient moving and handling.Shaping Futures is a yearlong full time programme starting September 2022. The course runs from Monday to Friday 10am – 4.30pm. The venue for the course will be based in the INOU Learning Hub, Townsend Street, Dublin 2.Participant criteria:Are you…<ul><li>Experiencing unemployment?</li><li>In receipt of a social welfare payment?</li><li>In and out of work regularly?</li><li>Moving on from a scheme (C.E., J.I., C.S.P. or similar)?</li></ul>ANDDo you…<ul><li>Have good communication skills?</li><li>Reasonable literacy and I.T. skills?</li><li>Like working with people?</li><li>Have good command of English?</li></ul>If so, then we would love to hear from you.Cost:There is no cost to participate on the Shaping Futures programme. While training you will receive an ETB training allowance, meal allowance, travel allowance and your secondary social welfare payments will not be affected. Here’s how:Contact the INOU Training Section on 01-2678760. Click apply now to apply online. <a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=351758">https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=351758</a>.

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If so the INOU are offering an exciting programme designed to help participants develop a career using their life experiences and skills.The Building Futures programme is a QQI accredited programme with participants working towards a level 5 major award in Community Development. This course includes workplace internships which will draw on participant’s life experiences to enable them to become community workers, peer educators, support workers and mentors. Building Futures is a yearlong full time programme starting in September 2022. The course runs from Monday to Friday 10am – 4.30pm. The programme is delivered through face to face classes in our training centre in Dublin 2.Participant criteria:Are you…Experiencing unemployment?In receipt of a social welfare payment?In and out of work regularly?Moving on from a scheme (C.E., J.I., C.S.P. or similar)?ANDDo you…Have good communication skills?Reasonable literacy and I.T. skills?Like working with people?Speak English fluently?If so, then we&#39;d love to hear from you.Cost:There is no cost to participate on the Building Futures programme. While training you will receive an ETB training allowance, meal allowance, travel allowance and your secondary social welfare payments will not be affected.Here’s how to apply:Contact the INOU Training Section on 012678760 or Click <a href="https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=351754">HERE</a> to apply online.

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As published on RTE.ie:Ryan Tubridy has confirmed that this year&#39;s Late Late Toy Show will take place on Friday, 25 November, with applications now invited from the young stars of 2022.The host was joined on his RTÉ Radio 1 show on Monday morning by 12-year-old DJ Calum Kieran, one of the stars of last year&#39;s show alongside his five-year-old brother Jackson. Announcing that applications are now open on the Late Late Show website, the presenter told listeners: &quot;We are going to go large this year. I had a great chat about it last week, and it&#39;s going to be very, very special indeed.&quot;Offering advice to young applicants, DJ Calum said: &quot;Just be yourself. Take your time. Have fun. And practice and make sure your video is ok! Even just a half an hour, fifteen minutes a day - that&#39;s all it takes.&quot;Having supported DJ Jenny Greene at her Iveagh Gardens show during the summer, Calum added that he is very busy with &quot;communions, confirmations, even 21sts, weddings&quot;.The Late Late Toy Show is an annual, special edition of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland">Irish</a> chat show . Airing annually on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RT%C3%89_One">RTÉ One</a> near the end of November or early December to coincide with the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiday_shopping_season">holiday shopping season</a>, the Toy Show showcases the popular <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy">toys</a> of the year, as presented by the host and demonstrated by various children on-stage, along with appearances by celebrity guests.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Show_(Irish_talk_show)">The Late Late Show</a>Since its first presentation in 1975, the Toy Show has become a cultural institution in Ireland; it is often the most-watched programme of the year on Irish television (and its overall viewership has increased steadily in recent years), and being featured on the Toy Show has been said to have a major boost to sales of a product heading into the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas">Christmas</a> season.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show#cite_note-Toy_Show&#39;s_got_its_mojo_back,_thanks_to_Tubridy-1"></a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show#cite_note-Look_behind_you_Ryan-2"></a>Commercial time during the Toy Show is also prestigious for advertisers; in 2009, a 30-second spot cost €17,000; in comparison, a 30-second spot during the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_UEFA_Champions_League_Final">2010 UEFA Champions League Final</a> cost €9,750. Tickets to its taping are also difficult to come by; in one year, a single ticket was auctioned for €1,500.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show#cite_note-3"></a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show#cite_note-4"></a>To submit an application for your child - click here: <a href="https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/0803/1313682-does-your-child-want-to-be-on-the-late-late-toy-show/">https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/0803/1313682-does-your-child-want-to-be-on-the-late-late-toy-show/</a><a href="https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/0803/1313682-does-your-child-want-to-be-on-the-late-late-toy-show/"></a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_the_Turkey"></a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Late_Toy_Show#cite_note-5"></a>To Apply to be in the audience for the Late Late show in general - Click here: <a href="https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/0803/1313682-does-your-child-want-to-be-on-the-late-late-toy-show/">https://www.rte.ie/tv/programmes/latelate/2022/0803/1313682-does-your-child-want-to-be-on-the-late-late-toy-show/</a>

Late Late Toy Show - Young Stars Applications

US healthcare company Abbott Laboratories has announced plans to create 1,000 jobs as part of of a €440m investment here.The company intends investing the money in a new greenfield manufacturing plant in Kilkenny and generate further employment in Donegal by expanding its facility there.Abbott already employs 5,000 people in Ireland and has operations here for more than 75 years.As well as Donegal and the planned new plant for Kilkenny, it also has operations in Clonmel, Cootehill, Dublin, Longford, Sligo and GalwayThe new 250,000 square foot manufacturing facility, which will be located on the IDA Business and Technology Park in Loughboy, Kilkenny is subject to planning permission.The company said it will give it the capacity to substantially increase production of its FreeStyle Libre technology for people with diabetes.The investment by Abbott is supported by IDA Ireland.&quot;Abbott has had a presence in Ireland for more than 75 years, and we&#39;re proud to bring even more highly-skilled jobs to local communities,&quot; the company said today.Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Abbott has a long and successful history, first establishing operations in Ireland in 1946, and this new investment is a great vote of confidence in the workforce here, and in this country as a place to invest.Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar said news of the investment is a real vote of confidence in Kilkenny and Donegal and what those counties have to offer.&quot;These 1,000 new jobs are a huge boost and really speak to the strength of Abbott&#39;s 5,000 existing staff here. We never take this investment for granted,&quot; he added.IDA Ireland Executive Director Mary Buckley said that Abbott has had a longstanding presence in Ireland spanning over 75 years during which the company has made a substantial and valued contribution to regional economies.&quot;This significant and transformative investment in a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Kilkenny is fantastic news for the South East Region and for Ireland. It is also most welcome and demonstrates continued commitment to its Donegal site that it will benefit from further investment and new jobs as part of this investment and jobs announcement,&quot; she stated.To search jobs at Abbott in Ireland <a href="https://www.jobs.abbott/us/en/search-results?keywords=Ireland">CLICK HERE</a>

Abbott to create 1,000 new jobs in Kilkenny and Donegal

Karen&#39;s Diner, the dining chain which has become famous for its &quot;unfriendly service&quot; is reportedly opening a restaurant in Dublin.Since first opening in Sydney, Australia last year Karen&#39;s Diner has become a TikTok sensation with videos of its staff berating customers racking up to 20 million views.Customers can expect to have paper bags labelled with personal insults to be placed over their heads, or be publicly embarrassed in accordance with the Karen guarantee:We will do everything to make sure you’re torn to shreds and embarrassed incredibly publicly.The Karen&#39;s website reads:Our staff are rude, our manners are non existent and we&#39;re the perfect place for Karen&#39;s every-where to vent their anger and dismay at the world. Come on, ask for the manager...WE DARE YOU.A spokesperson for Karen&#39;s said spokesperson said they have “strict guidelines in place for both staff and customers&quot;, some of which include no racism, no sexism, no homophobic comments and no ableist comments.About Karens, from their websit;Karens is an interactive diner and an absurdly fun experience. At Karens you will be greeted and waited upon by rude waiters who in return are expecting you to give it full Karen. A place where you can complain until the cows come home because we literally don&#39;t care.You can expect good food, good fun and a dining experience like you&#39;ve never had before. Let us know if it&#39;s your birthday, if your name is Karen and for the love of Karen don&#39;t ask to speak to the manager....​P.S if your name is actually Karen we will give you a free drink - bring some ID.Handcrafted BURGERSWe also make some kick-ass burgers, wings, fries and well most things that are cholesterol heavy.Alcohol...YES Cocktails ETCFantastic cocktails, good beer, sometimes chilled and never chilled staff....come on in hunExpect great food, hilariously rude waiters, a great vibe and maybe a song or two. What the heck aint there to love.<h4>They say....</h4><h4>We want customer&#39;s complaints!</h4><h4>Every day we get stupid DM&#39;s asking for jobs at one of our venues. </h4>Yes we know it&#39;s a dream job but do you really have what it takes?To avoid wasting our time please click on the link below. You must be over 18 to apply<blockquote></blockquote>APPLY HERE - on the Form selection &#39;Dublin&#39; <a href="https://www.bemorekaren.com/jobs">https://www.bemorekaren.com/jobs</a>

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