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We’re looking for a reliable and confident team member to join our menswear store in Galway (Edward Square). This role includes keyholder responsibilities, so it would suit someone with retail or customer service experience who is comfortable taking responsibility when needed. Immediate start available. What We Offer Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV. Don't have a current CV? Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates.
HGV (Class 1) Drivers
We're Hiring!! Growmoor Horticulture are looking for HGV (Class 1) Drivers for immediate starts in the following areas: Tyrone , Armagh, Dublin, Galway, Cavan , Monaghan, Longford, Dundalk and Carlow These are permanent positions Monday - Friday Walking floor/Bulk Tipper / Curtainsider collections & deliveries throughout NI & ROI. The candidates must have a valid UK driving license and have obtained CPC accreditation. Please contact Brian on 02838852346 for further information. Company: Growmoor Horticulture, 207 Derrylee Road, Dungannon, BT71 6NY Essential Requirements to apply: • Must be over 23 years old with Full CPC • 3 years’ experience • Full HGV Class 1 Drivers Licence (must be clean) • Digital Tachograph Card ( must be in date ) • Good Work Ethic and positive mind set Please click the APPLY NOW button to upload your CV Company Website: https://www.bettergrowing.com/
Staff Nurse/enhanced Nurse
CORLANN –WEST REGION POSTS: STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE BEO ADULT SERVICES (Knocknacarra Co. Galway) Ref: 96600 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann – West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of Corlann is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by Corlann, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by Corlann to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing, and the provision of quality services to meet the needs of the people we support. BEO (Building Empowerment and Opportunities) Services in Galway city and Knocknacarra is a community-based service. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community. Our focus is to form a relationship/partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. Beo Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Beo Adult Services (Knocknacarra Co Galway). Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services or in an individual’s own home. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the Beo services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: Staff Nurses and Enhanced Staff Nurses fulfil a key worker supportive and advocative role for adults supported by the service in all aspects of their lives, focusing on each individual’s ability and promoting independence and development of skills at all times. The Staff Nurse and Enhanced Staff Nurse will assist people with the development of person-centred plans and critically, will support people to make informed choices and fulfil their potential. They will encourage participation in the community through inclusive and creative thinking, seek opportunities for new experiences and encourage positive risk taking in leading to informed choices. Reporting/Responsible to: Team Leader/Team Manager Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must have - · A current Live Register Certificate from the NMBI (An Bord Altranais) RNID qualification is essential, candidates who hold a RGN or RPN qualification may also be considered if they have experience of working in Intellectual Disability. · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. · Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability/autism/complex needs is desirable, however, induction and training will be provided. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post and proficiency in I.T. skills. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Staff Nurse / Enhanced Nurse appointments within the Beo Service location may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is 5pm, Tuesday 5th May 2026 Interview date is scheduled for May 2026 Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Deli Chef / Cook
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the food production area operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent products. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years` experience in a role with an indepth experiencein fresh food and food preparation Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements Stocktaking experience Have a true passion for the food industry and be creative and innovative with the fresh offering Customer focused and can build a quality and loyal customer base Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Cook, prepare and display the food throughout the day Finish all orders to the highest standard Support the smooth running of food production operations Carry out stock takes and support the working out of the cost price for product and portion control Assist in the induction, training and development of staff in the food production area Attend any training or development programmes as directed by store management.
Deli Supervisor
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: Minimum 1 years€,, fresh food supervisory experience; Minimum 2 years` experience in a role with strong exposure to fresh food; Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements; Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department; Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word); Numerical skills; Ability to roster and adhere to budgets; Excellent communication skills; Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering; Customer focused manager who can build a quality and loyal customer base; The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare the presentation and layout of the deli serve over; Implement planograms correctly; Minimise waste and shrink in the department; Bring new ideas to the department on fresh food innovation through regular research and benchmarking against competitors; Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with shoppers; Train all new employees to the deli; Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy; Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Clinic Coordinator
Want to know more? At Hidden Hearing, we believe in a world free from the stigma of hearing loss, where our patients feel empowered to take control of their hearing healthcare, and where we can help more people hear better. We imagine a world where our people wake up every day feeling inspired and end the day feeling fulfilled by the work that they do. Do you like the idea of helping others to access hearing healthcare? Do you take pride in your work? If the answer is yes, we really want to hear from you! Based in Eyre Square - We are looking for someone to build their professional career with Hidden Hearing as an integral member of our Galway Hearing Centre team, who are helping patients hear better, every day. As Clinic Coordinator, you will be in the position of delivering our life-changing hearing healthcare firsthand, whilst building yourself, your colleagues and our patients for success. The central responsibilities of this role are; Patient Care - provide a high quality of professional patient care to all inbound and outbound calls, covering the Galway and greater area. Telemarketing – manage all inbound and outbound telemarketing calls/leads for the Galway area, and ensure weekly/quarterly and annual targets are met and diaries are full. Our expectation is for our Clinic Coordinators to complete 80+ calls per day. Previous telemarketing experience advantageous. Brand Ambassador - representing Hidden Hearing, you will uphold our core values on a daily basis by consistently delivering a phenomenal patient care experience that we, as the modern hearing care experts, have been providing for almost 40 years. There is a basic salary of €30,000, plus commission, giving On Target Earnings of circa 40K per annum. At Hidden Hearing is dedicated to each of our employee's wellbeing; we will listen to you, help you live an engaged work life, and will treat you with respect and fairness. If you think that you would be a suitable candidate to join our Hidden Hearing team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time OTE for this role are: €30,000 - €40,000 per year Benefits:
Support Worker
CORLANN - WEST REGION POSTS OF: PERMANENT FULL-TIME & PART-TIME SUPPORT WORKERS DEERPARK SERVICES, BALLINASLOE, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 96692 Location: Deerpark services is a developing community-based day and residential service in Ballinasloe. We provide community-based day, respite and residential services to adults with varying support needs based on personal outcome measures. Our focus is to form a relationship / partnership with each individual and their family to support people to be valued citizens in their local community and to have ordinary life experiences. We wish to create opportunities for people supported by our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. The Role: The Support Worker will report to the Team Leader and will fulfil a key role in providing a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfils their potential and expectations with opportunities for new experiences. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision. We are looking for individuals with experience working within the Health Care/Intellectual Disability sector. Candidates need to be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individual’s they support on a daily basis. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Team Manager/Service Coordinator/Area Manager Qualifications: Candidates must have a good general education. A recognised qualification in the field of intellectual disability or a FETAC level 5 course is an advantage. A full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence is desirable. A commitment to obtaining a full licence within nine months of commencement is required as it is essential that the appointee can drive the transport that is assigned to the Service. Due to the nature and location of services, many service areas require applicants to hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence. Applicants who do not hold a full, clean, manual Irish Driving Licence may not be eligible for work in certain service areas. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. It may be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. A fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight x 2 65 hours per fortnight x 1 All positions are based on a 7-day duty roster, involving working sleepovers, split shifts, day and night duty, public holidays and weekend work. Corlann’s - West Region model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide quality service delivery for each individual. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration: Department of Health Care Assistant (Disability Services) pay scale as per the consolidated salary scale dated 01st February 2026 - € 34,536 x 11 increments - € 47,152 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €47,954 pro rata per annum is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Tenure: 2 x Permanent, Full-Time and pensionable 1 x Permanent, Part-Time and pensionable Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to Michelle Martyn, Area Manager or Emer Larkin, Service Coordinator on 090 964 2766. Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line Monday the 4thof May 2026 Interviews will take place on the week beginning of the 11th of May 2026, TBD Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Social Care Worker
CORLANN– WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME SOCIAL CARE WORKER REA SERVICES, LOUGHREA, CO. GALWAY Ref: 96646 A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose and locum vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. DESCRIPTION AND VISION OF SERVICES Corlann - West Region provide a community based, person centred service focusing on the needs and abilities of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision of the service is to support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve a full and valued life in their community, in line with best practice both nationally and internationally. Working in partnership with each person supported by services, we aim to create opportunities for people supported by services to have ordinary life experiences and to be closely connected to family and friends. We are committed to supporting people to live a life of their choosing. REA Adult Services provide a range of community-based servicesincluding day, residential, respite, community outreach, family support and a range of multidisciplinary support services. People are supported in day centres, supported employment, social and micro enterprises, training and education and these can be in groups or individualised. People are supported in residential settings in their own homes in the community individually and in groups. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our services to have valued social roles in their communities and to form friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative and motivated people who will relish the opportunity to assist in achieving this vision as part of a team. We are looking for people who will be flexible and adapt to the needs of particular individuals they supportand are open to change. Location: Staff allocation could be either within residential/respite/day settings or in community services. The appointee will initially commence working in one particular area of the REA services and this work location may change due to future service needs. The Role: The Social Care Worker will report to the Social Care Leader/Team Leader and will fulfil a key worker role for individuals and aim to provide a safe, secure environment where individuals will participate in community and leisure activities, make choices and enjoy a lifestyle that fulfil their potential and expectations with opportunity for new experiences. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/Service Coordinator/Area Manager. Qualifications and Experience: Eligibility Criteria/ Qualifications and/ or experience Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc. Social Care worker candidates must be registered with CORU or have their application submitted. Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Social Care Workers Register maintained by the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. See list of recognised Social Care qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/education/approved-qualifications/social-care-workers/ OR (ii) Hold a schedule 3 qualification ( see note 1 below*). See list of recognized Schedule 3 qualifications at: https://coru.ie/health-and-social-care-professionals/registration/registration-requirements/approved-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications/schedule-3-qualifications.html OR (iii) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU OR iv) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 2 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Social Care Workers Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th November 2025. Note 1* Schedule 3 Qualifications. This is a qualification listed in Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Professions Act 2005 for existing practitioners under section 91.Candidates who hold Schedule 3 qualifications can apply to register with CORU during the two year period after the register opens up to the 30th November 2025. Once the transitional period is over -30th November 2025, only qualifications approved by a Registration board will be considered. Note 2* Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 30th Nov 2023 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 30thNovember 2018 and 30th November 2023 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 And · A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads is an essential requirement. It may also be necessary for the appointee to obtain a Class D1 Driving Licence (if not already in possession of one). Assistance will be given towards this purpose of obtaining a class D1 licence. · Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: · Leadership and networking skills - Staff will be expected to network with local community groups and develop positive links for the people who use the service. · Good organisational and planning skills, with the ability to support goal setting and following through to the achievement of outcomes · Creativity, initiative, self-motivation, flexibility and good judgement · Commitment to current best practice internationally and co-operating in an interdisciplinary team environment with a person-centred philosophy · Excellent listening skills, patience and a sense of humour Working Hours: A 39-hour working week will be based on a 7-day duty roster. A sleep-in commitment is an essential requirement of these posts. The successful candidate will also be required to work day, evenings, night-duty, weekends and public holidays to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each individual. All posts are based on a 14-day duty roster. The successful candidates may be required to work to accommodate an integrated day service, with weekend work, some split duty hours, public holidays, evening/night duty and sleep-ins to meet service needs. Corlann’s model of service is based on Personal Outcome Measures quality and person-centred planning system requiring employees to be flexible in their working hours to provide a quality service delivery for each person supported Annual Leave: 22 days per annum (pro-rata for part-time), i.e. 8.46 hours per 100 hours worked. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5 - and 10-years’ service respectively. Annual leave must be planned in advance with the Team Leader / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Department of Health Social Care Worker salary scale as at 01/02/2026 apply: €40,851 x 11 increments - €56,155 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). A long service increment € 57,217 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is payable after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. Additional payments will be made for weekends, public holidays and night duty when worked. Salary quoted is based on a 39-hour working week. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous public sector service. Tenure: This post is Permanent, full time and pensionable. A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent permanent, temporary or fixed term Social Care Worker appointments within REA Services may be offered over the next 6 to 12 months. Probation: A probationary period of nine months from the date of appointment applies to the post. The employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period should the employer find that the appointee is unsuitable to continue employment. The probation period may be extended at the Employer’s discretion. Full Job Description attached. Informal enquiries for this post to: Informal enquiries to Valerie O Loughlin, Area Manager on 087-7149619 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms /CV’s on-line is the 4th of May at 5pm Interview date is to be confirmed. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Access Officer
The Access Officer will ensure Galway City Council meets its statutory obligations under the Disability Act 2005 by facilitating access to services, buildings, information, and public spaces for people with disabilities. The Access Officer will champion universal design, promote inclusive practices, and support staff and service users in achieving accessibility goals. The Access Officer will also assist in the implementation of the Galway City & County Age Friendly Strategy 2026 – 2031 and provide support and facilitation to the Galway City Older Persons Council. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic & Operational Duties ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POST 1. Character Candidates shall be of good character. 2. Health Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 3. Citizenship : Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: i. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or ii. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or iii. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or iv. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or v. 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 vi. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa 4. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: (1) (a) Have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included) from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and/or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, AND (b) Have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in Higher Level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and/or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or, (2) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or, (3) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. AND (4) Have satisfactory experience in administrative procedures, including adequate practical experience in work of an executive nature, office organisation and control of staff. Driving Licence Requirement Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full unendorsed valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, (Link below). https://www.ndls.ie/help/faq.html#exchange-of-foreign-driving-licences Desirable: It is desirable that candidates should have the following: · A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline. Areas of study may include: Disability studies, equality and human rights, engineering with an accessibility focus, public or social policy, community development, or health and social care with relevance to disability services. Such qualifications should reflect a strong academic foundation in the principles of accessibility and inclusion, as well as an understanding of the legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks that support and promote the rights of disabled people. · Minimum 3 years’ experience in accessibility, inclusion, or disability services · Strong knowledge of Irish disability legislation and universal design principles · Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills · Experience in local government or public sector · Competence in accessibility standards and universal design (e.g., WCAG, NDA guidelines) · Project management experience Candidates are required to upload documentation for the qualification with their online application. The onus is on the candidate to ensure that the correct documentation is uploaded along with their application form. Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination/comparability statement from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) to establish their comparability against the Irish National Framework of Qualifications, overseas qualifications must also be accompanied by a translation document. Candidates who do not submit the required eligibility documentation by closing date/time will be deemed as having an incomplete application and no further consideration will be given to your application. Each candidate must include on the application form details of all qualifications obtained by them. The invitation to attend for Interview is not to be regarded as an admission that you possess the prescribed qualifications and/or requirements for this post or are you qualified by law to hold the post. Documentary proof will be required before appointment where you claim credit for particular qualification, experience, etc. COMPETENCIES FOR THE POST Key Competencies for the post are given in the table below. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate sufficient evidence within their application and at interview of competence under each of these headings. Leading and Motivating · Works with the team to facilitate high performance, developing clear and realistic objectives and addressing performance issues if they arise. · Provides clear information and advice as to what is required of the team. · Strives to develop and implement new ways of working effectively to meet objectives. · Leads the team by example, coaching and supporting individuals as required including managing underperformance. · Places high importance on staff development, training and maximising skills and capacity of the team. · Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively. Problem Solving and Decision Making · Gathers and analyses information from relevant sources, whether financial, numerical or otherwise weighing up a range of critical factors. · Takes account of broader issues, agendas, sensitivities and related implications when making decisions. · Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions. · Uses judgement to make sound decisions with a well reasoned rationale and stands by these. · Puts forward solutions to address problems. Managing Resources · Takes responsibility and is accountable for the delivery of agreed objectives. · Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time. · Structures and organises their own work and others work effectively. · Is logical and pragmatic in approach, delivering the best possible results with the resources available. · Delegates work effectively, providing clear information and evidence as to what is required. · Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops practical suggestions for their implementation. · Applies appropriate systems/processes to enable quality checking of all activities and outputs. · Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering a high-quality customer service, for internal and external customers. Candidates will also be assessed at interview on the basis of how they demonstrate their Local government knowledge and understanding. Local Government Knowledge and Understanding · Knowledge of the structure and functions of local government. · Knowledge of current local government issues and advocate practice approaches to addressing them. · Clear and realistic views of future trends and strategic direction of local government. · Understanding the role of an Access Officer in this context. PRINCIPAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Type of Post Future relevant permanent and temporary posts will be filled from the panel(s) formed. The post(s) will be whole-time, permanent/temporary and pensionable. Remuneration The annual salary (Circular EL 02/2026, Revised Local Authority Scales Operative from 1 February 2026) is as follows: (Analogous to pay scale of Senior Staff Officer) Point 01/02/2026 1 €57,895 2 €59,276 3 €60,960 4 €64,126 5 €66,017 LSI 1 €68,367 LSI 2 €70,730 IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates should note that the starting salary is not subject to negotiation . Entry into the pay scale above the minimum point will only apply to existing public servants in the context of the relevant Government Pay Circulars. Candidates who are not covered by such Circulars will enter the pay scale at the minimum point i.e.€57,895 The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy. The holder of the office shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to and received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Probation: (a) there shall be a period after such appointments take effect during which such persons shall hold the position on probation, (b) such period shall be 12 months but, the Chief Executive may at their discretion extend such period, (c) such persons shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such persons is satisfactory. Hours of Duty The person appointed will be required to work a 35 hour week. The successful candidate will be required to log their hours of work in accordance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997 and will be required to co-operate with the use of technologies to record such hours. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement will be 30 days per annum. Residence: Holder of the post shall reside in the district in which their duties are to be performed or within a reasonable distance thereof. Work Permit All non-EU/EEA citizens must hold a valid work permit prior to and for the duration of their contract. The work permit must allow you to work full time for Galway City Council. It is the responsibility of individual employees to ensure that you have a valid work permit. If at any stage during your contract you cease to hold a valid work permit you must immediately advise Galway City Council and your employment will cease with immediate effect. Outside Employment: The position is whole-time and the employee may not engage in private practice or be connected with any outside business which would interfere with the performance of official duties. Driving Licence: Applicants should at the date of applying hold a full unendorsed valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles, or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence, The successful candidate will be required to provide their own transport. Expenses incurred in work related travel will be recompensed in line with departmental circulars. Garda Vetting: The successful applicant may be required to undergo Garda Vetting prior to appointment. Superannuation Contribution: Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority, who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required in respect of their superannuation to contribute to the rate of 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of the State Pension Contributory). Persons who become pensionable officers of a local authority who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. Widows & Orphans/ Spouses & Children’s Scheme All persons who become pensionable officers of a local Authority are required, in respect of the Local Government (Spouses and Children’s Contributory Pension) Scheme, 1986, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 1.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) in accordance with the terms of the Scheme. New Entrants From 1st January 2013 – Single Public Services Pension Scheme FOR NEW ENTRANTS recruited on or after 1st January, 2013 as well as former public servants returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks. The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 applies to your employment. Members of this Scheme are required in respect of superannuation to contribute at the rate of 3% of pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (i.e. pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of State Pension contributory) and you are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution. Retirement Age: Retirement age will be determined on previous Public Sector Service (if any) and will be advised on appointment. Former Public Service Employees Eligibility to compete may be affected where applicants were formerly employed by the Irish Public Service and previously availed of an Irish Public Service Scheme including: · Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) · Department of Health and Children Circular (7/2010) · Collective Agreement: Redundancy Payments to Public Servants Applicants should ensure that they are not precluded from re-engagement in the Irish Public Service under the terms of such Schemes. This is a non-exhaustive list and any queries should be directed to the applicant’s former Irish Public Service Employer in the first instance. Declaration Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a public service scheme of incentivised early retirement and/or the collective agreement outlined above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (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. Offer of Appointment Galway City Council shall require persons to whom an appointment is offered to take up such appointment within a period of not more than one month from the date on which the offer is made. If they fail to take up the appointment within such period, or such longer period as the Council in its absolute discretion may determine, the Council shall not appoint them. All appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and candidates may be required to produce documentary evidence of qualifications or experience claimed in their applications. FORMAT OF THE COMPETITION Applications must be made through Galway City Council’s online recruitment portal and all sections must be completed in full. The information you supply in the application will play a central part of the short listing process. Galway City Council’s decision to include you on the shortlist of candidates going forward to stage two of the process may be determined based on this information.
Programme Manager
Remuneration The Salary scale for the post is: General Manager €86,604 €88,791 €92,255 €95,746 €99,208 €102,680 €107,727 (01.02.2026) New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies. Location of Post The line manager is open to engagement in respect of flexibility around location subject to reaching agreement on a minimum level of availability to attend meetings in other nationwide locations as appropriate to carry out the functions of the post. Technology & Transformation currently have a number of offices throughout Ireland and it is expected that the successful candidate will work from one of these digital hubs · Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin Ospidéal Dr Steevens’, Baile Átha Cliath · Bective Street, Kells, Meath Sráid Bheigthí, Ceanannas, Co na Mí · Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo Ionad Gnó Uí Fhithcheallaigh, Sráid na Lachan, Sligeach · Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim Aras Slainte Chluainín, Manorhamilton, Leitrim · Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork Áras Sláinte, Bóthar Wilton, Corcaigh · Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny Bóthar Bhaile Átha Cliath, Cill Chainnigh · Merlin Park Hospital, Galway Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne, Gaillimh · 98 Henry Street, Limerick 98 Sráid Anraí, Luimneach · Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Arden Road, Tullamore, Offaly Ospidéal Réigiúnach Lár na Tíre, Tulach Mhor, Uíbh Fhailí · Southgate Shopping Centre, Colpe Cross, Drogheda, Meath Ionad Siopadoireachta Southgate, Crois Cholpa, Droichead Átha, Co. na Mí · University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry Ospidéal Ollscoile Ciarraí, Trá Lí, Ciarraí · Hale Street, Ardee, Louth Shráid Héil, Bhaile Átha Fhirdhia, Có Lú · St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, HSE, Ospidéal Naomh Lúcás, Bóthar an larthair, Cluain Meala, Contae Thiobraid Árann A panel may be created for the post GM Programme Manager from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled. Key Working Relationships The post holder will work closely with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues within the HSE’s Regional Health Authorities, Section 38 and Section 39 services. Purpose of the Post To ensure delivery of major ICT enabled change programmes on time, within budget, to a specified level of quality and to ensure that business benefits are delivered in conjunction with the services in which the programme is being implemented. This includes: · The coordinated management of very complex ICT projects & programmes with a high degree of risk and complexity to achieve critical organisational objectives · Regularly handling face to face resource, timing, quality and reporting conversations with senior management and peers in order to deliver on the accountability and reporting aspects of the role · Supporting service managers in leading organisational change to drive benefits from ICT investments · Managing and reporting on projects with strong interdependencies with other agencies and organisations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities · To ensure delivery of projects/programmes within budget and to a specified level of quality · To prepare regular, high quality, accurate programme reports in compliance with Technology & Transformation standards · To work with the service leads / directors in ensuring that business benefits are achieved from the programmes · To ensure that staff assigned to programmes and projects are provided with sufficient development opportunities during their work on projects · To manage project teams and work with other programme / project managers in resourcing projects · To manage delivery and service levels from outside suppliers and software companies as required · To develop strong business relationships with key service leads in the area for which the person has responsibility · To work with the other ICT units to ensure that ICT programmes are delivered in a cohesive and planned manner · To research and maintain current knowledge of national and international trends in the programme areas for which the person has responsibility – to become an expert in their field General · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service · To act as spokesperson for the Organisation as required · Demonstrate pro-active commitment to all communications with internal and external stakeholders Risk Management, Quality, Health and Safety · Adequately identifies, assesses, manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. · Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role. · Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service. Education and Training · Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate. The above job specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Applicants must, at the latest date of application, clearly demonstrate, all of the criteria listed below as relevant to the role: Tenure The current vacancies available is permanent and whole time. The posts are pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at “expression of interest” stage. Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013. Working Week The standard weekly working hours of attendance for your grade are 35 hours per week. Your normal weekly working hours are 35 hours. Contracted hours that are less than the standard weekly working hours for your grade will be paid pro rata to the full time equivalent. You are required to work agreed roster/on-call arrangements advised by your Reporting Manager. Your contracted hours are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of collective agreements and HSE Circulars. The standard working week applying to the post is 35 hours. Annual Leave The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at job offer stage. Superannuation This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004 Age The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act, 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants. * Public Servants not affected by this legislation: Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26-week break in service, between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age. Public servants, joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26-week break, after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70. Probation Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.
