Grade V Staff Officer – Finance Department (Permanent Position - Confined)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Confined Competition: Education and Training Sector Candidate Pool

Grade V Staff Officer

Initial Assignment: Head Office – Finance Department

(Permanent Position)

Ref: G5FP25

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Please note that a panel may be formed from which any permanent, fixed term or specific purpose Grade V vacancies that may arise within the Finance Department may be filled from. 

Proposed Timeframe

• Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 10th February 2025
• Interviews will commence week beginning: 17th February 2025

*All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Salary

• Starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale, €50,207. This is not negotiable.
• An incremental salary scale applies thereafter.
• Previous public sector experience may be eligible for incremental credit, to be determined upon appointment.

Annual Leave

25 days per annum (pro rata).

Hours of Work

35 hours per week.

Location of Position

The position will be based in City of Dublin ETB Head Office, Town Hall, 1-3 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PP46.

Summary of Position

The successful candidate will be based in the Head Office Finance Unit and will report to the Assistant Principal Officer (Finance) or other designated person in City of Dublin ETB Head Office.

Essential Requirements

• Be currently employed within the Education and Training Sector candidate pool.
• Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational programmes) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within the QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise.
• Have at least two years in a Grade III post, or equivalent, or higher, in the Education and Training Sector.
• Have successfully completed their probation period, or have successfully completed a probation period at a lower eligible grade.
• Possess the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role.
• Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard.

For full details and to apply please visit: https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/ViewJob/CVR7XQKGDT7It is important to note that applicants must create a profile in order to apply for positions via our online system, which can be done via the link above.

Latest date for receipt of completed online application is: 12 noon on Monday 10th February 2025.

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting of candidates may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin ETB is an equal opportunities employer.