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Title: Field-Based Fundraising Team Leader (Nationwide) – Medicine San Frontier: Doctors Without Borders Make a difference every day – and help others do the same. We’re looking for a natural leader to take charge in the field — coaching new fundraisers, setting the tone, and leading by example. If you love working with people, thrive outdoors, and want to inspire a team to do meaningful work, this is the role for you. Location: Field-Based – Nationwide Locations Job Type: Full-time/Part-time DOE What you’ll do:
Mystery Shoppers
Mystery Shoppers - Required Nationwide! Looking to earn an extra income? Would you like to earn cash while you shop? Customer Perceptions are recruiting Mystery Shoppers across Ireland. Flexible working hours are available to suit your needs. All you need is: ✅ Good observational skills ✅ The ability to recognise outstanding customer service ✅ A strong grasp of written and spoken English Click Apply Now to submit your application today! Don't have a current CV? No worries - Just click Apply Now and upload your letter of introduction through the cv section OR Click HERE to view the JobAlert.ie CV templates section and build your CV today! 🛑 IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 4 WORKING DAYS OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER 🛑
Executive Assistant
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Abbott in Ireland Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. Main Responsibilities:
Christmas Sales Team Member
Who We Are: Explore everything that makes us Ireland's leading sports retailer #YourLifeYourStyleYourSports. As Ireland's leading and only Irish-owned sports retailer, Life Style Sports inspires and empowers the Stylised Athlete, across the whole island, through best-in-class omnichannel experiences for our customers. Our modern Brand Centre sits in the heart of Dublin city above our flagship store for seamless collaboration between our BC and stores teams. Our new carbon-neutral Fulfilment Campus leads the way as the first in Ireland and is just one of the ways we're looking towards the future. Supported by over 800 team members across 43 stores, and a rapidly expanding eCommerce operation, we provide all the latest drops across performance and fashion from the biggest brands in sports. With a highly engaged social media following of almost 400k across Instagram and TikTok, our ever-growing digital operation plays a central role in all aspects of our business. We create unrivalled experiences and opportunities for all members all our team, with well-being and development of skills being at the heart of our operation. Our culture is encapsulated through our three core Brand Values: Social, Inspirational & Fearless. These are interjected into every aspect of our business, whether that's guiding the direction of our brand strategy, or inspiring our approach to team events and training days or workshops with leading brands. We love to develop our people upwards for Store Management, Operations Management and Brand Centre roles. It's one of the many reasons we've been voted one of the Best Employers in Ireland by the Sunday Independent since the rankings began! Follow us on socials: Instagram: @LifeStyleSports @LifeStyleSportsWomen TikTok: @LifeStyleSports Website: http://www.lifestylesports.com Role Summary Life Style Sports is looking for Christmas Sales Team Members who are available immediately to join our Store team on a temporary basis. We need our Sales Team Members to be available on fully flexible basis to cover our peak trading. As a Sales Team Member you will deliver exceptional customer service by following best standard practices, demonstrate your excellent product knowledge on our brands to drive service, sales to increase productivity and go the extra mile. If you would like the chance to be part of a fun and energetic team while selling top global sports/fashion brands, then apply today! Key Requirements · Committed to delivering excellent customer service · Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative · Display an enthusiastic, confident & dynamic attitude · Passion for sports and fashion · Strong interpersonal and communication skills · Highly motivated
Storekeeper Clerk
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria. The position is a permanent Non-Established State Industrial post based on a 39 hour per week . The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Continuation in employment in the position, once appointed, is subject to satisfactorily meeting the requirements of the position and performing the duties as directed. Persons who wish to be considered for appointment to the above position should submit an Application Form and copies of relevant certificates of attainment in support of their application. A short-listing assessment, on the basis of the information supplied in the applications, may be used by the Department to select those applicants who are to be invited to attend for competitive interview. A competitive interview process will be used by the Department to select those candidates determined by the Interview Board as being suitable for appointment to fill the position and a reserve panel, effective for a limited period, may be formed. A practical exercise may also be conducted as part of the selection process. The pay scale that will apply is that of Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 and the relevant pay rates are outlined below. Locations Vacancies for Storekeeper Clerk Grade 1 have arisen in the following locations: · Naval Base & Dockyard (NBDY), Haulbowline, Co Cork · Collins Barracks, Co Cork · Kilworth Camp, Co Cork · Sarsfield Barracks, Co Limerick · Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin · Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh, Co Kildare · Gormanston Camp, Co Meath · Roscrea, Co Tipperary- ( note - full clean driving licence required for this location) · Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny Candidates must select a location/ area (s) on their application. About the Job: Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, comprising both civilian and military personnel, with responsibility for a computerised stock control system for Defence Forces equipment supplies. Working on a computerised stock control system or similar stores management system. Maintaining a filing system for the order and delivery of equipment. The primary responsibilities of Storekeepers are accounting for all stores, tools and equipment and other allied duties as required by the Stores Supervisor. These duties include: a. Receiving Stores. Accepting deliveries, checking for quantity, quality and damage to goods. Contacting suppliers regarding under/over- supply. Preparing and arranging for inspection. Record-keeping (manual and computerised) associated with receiving stores including the completion of receipt vouchers. Researching information on stores items in manuals/catalogues. b. Issuing Stores. Selecting items from requisitions list. If insufficient goods are in stock the storekeeper Clerk may offer alternatives or under fill the order. If goods are packaged in quantities other than that requisitioned, the Storekeeper Clerk will have to overfill the order. Picking items from stock, preparing for despatch and transporting stores using fork-lifts, part-picker and other vehicles as required. Maintaining a loans register for tools and equipment. Record-keeping (manual and computerised) associated issuing stores including the completion of issues vouchers and updating tally cards, ledgers etc. Researching information on stores items in manuals/catalogues. c. Ordering/Requisitioning. Preparing orders/requisitions for signature. Inviting tenders for local purchasers and placing orders with local traders after tendering. Ordering items from regular suppliers. Providing estimates for annual requisitions. d. Invoicing Processing Processing Invoices received. This would include tracking all invoices on an Access Database system, updating invoices on a computerised system and processing them for payment. Tracking and monitoring of all invoices, dealing with queries and liaising with Department of Defence Finance Branch and external suppliers. e. Other Stores duties. Placing stores in correct locations, moving items and reorganising stores. Ensuring safe custody of stores. Transporting stores (including the use of equipment such as fork-lifts/trucks etc.). Stock checking and Stocktaking. Management of storage conditions including recording and checking of humidity and temperature levels. Ensuring the cleanliness of the stores in line with standards for storage of aircraft components. f. Driving duties. Some driving duties relating to the storekeeper function may form part of this role This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Entry Requirements and Eligibility Candidates are required to: · Have a good general level of education and computer literacy. · Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. · Have good communication skills, proficiency in the English language to allow him/her to understand technical dialog and the ability to communicate technical information, verbal and written. Desirable Skills/ Attributes: · Have previous experience in the field of Storekeeping /Inventory Management. · Knowledge of inventory management/ stock control systems/ invoice processing. · Full clean valid driving licence. · Be familiar with using Oracle/Microsoft based computer systems and Aircraft Maintenance Management systems. Age/Pension On the closing date for receipt of applications for this position, the following are the eligibility requirements with regard to age; - the minimum age requirement for potential applicants is 18; - the appointee, if not an existing State Industrial employee appointed before 1 January 2013, will be a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme, as defined in the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012. Under the Scheme, retirement is compulsory on reaching 70 years of age. Please note that the abatement provisions of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme & Other Provisions) Act 2012 will apply to applicants who are in receipt of public service pensions. Outside Employment The position is full-time and the appointee may not at any time engage in, or be connected with, any outside business or activity which would in any way conflict with the interests of the Department, or be inconsistent with their official positions, or tend to impair their ability to carry out their duties. For this reason, an appointee who intends to be engaged in or connected with any outside business or employment should inform the Civilian HR Section of such an intention. Ill-Health Retirement For an individual who has retired from a Civil/Public service body on the grounds of ill-health his/her pension from that employment may be subject to review in accordance with the rules of ill-health retirement within the pension scheme of that employment. Health Before being accepted as suitable for appointment, the appointee must satisfy certain criteria including suitability in respect of health. The onus is on the appointee to declare their suitability, to the best of their knowledge and belief, regarding their health status, and in this regard the appointee will be asked to complete an on-line health questionnaire. Please note that any misstatements, incomplete statements and/or false declarations are liable to disqualify the appointee from the competition and/or result in the summary termination of their appointment to/employment in the position. Security Clearance Garda vetting/Security Clearance may be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for certain appointment(s). The proposed appointee may be required to complete and return a Garda Vetting form that will be forwarded to An Garda Síochána for security checks to be undertaken. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the proposed appointee resided. Before appointing a person to a civilian employee position, the Minister for Defence shall be satisfied as to the person’s suitability for appointment to work in a military installation and in this regard the Minister may make any enquiries that he or she deems necessary. A person applying for a civilian employee position shall be required to authorise the Garda Síochána to furnish the Secretary General with a statement regarding any convictions recorded against that person. Pay €633.78 - €885.82 per week The rate of pay offered will be the 1st point of the above scale(s) Class A rate of PRSI will apply to any person appointed under this competition. The rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government policy. Note: Candidates should note that different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is a serving civil or public servant. Important Note : Increments may be awarded subject to changes in the terms and conditions relating to salary increments in the Civil/Public Service generally. Payment will be made weekly by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) into a bank account of an officer’s choice. Payment cannot be made until a bank account number and bank sort code has been supplied to the Department of Defence. Statutory deductions from salary will be made as appropriate. Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. Confidentiality Subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014 applications will be treated in strict confidence. All aspects of the application and assessment process are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside of those persons directly involved in an aspect of the assessment process. Other important information The Department of Defence will not be responsible for refunding any expenses incurred by candidates. The admission of a person to a campaign, or an invitation to attend any element of the selection process, is not to be taken as implying that the Department of Defence is satisfied that such person fulfils the requirements of the competition or is not disqualified by law from holding the position and does not carry a guarantee that your application will receive further consideration. It is important, therefore, for you to note that the onus is on you to ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements for the competition before attending. If you do not meet these essential entry requirements but nevertheless attend for selection tests/interview(s) you will be putting yourself to unnecessary expense. Should the person assigned to a post decline, or having accepted it, relinquish it or if an additional vacancy arises the Department of Defence, may, at its discretion, select another person for appointment on the results of this selection process. Candidates' Obligations Candidates must not knowingly or recklessly provide false information; Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process; Candidates must not canvass any person with or without inducements; Candidates must not interfere with or compromise the process in any way; A third party must not personate a candidate at any stage of the process; Any person who contravenes the above provisions or who assists another person in contravening the above provisions is guilty of an offence. A person who is found guilty of an offence is liable to a fine/or imprisonment; In addition, where a person found guilty of an offence was or is a candidate at a recruitment process, then: where he/she has not been appointed to a post, he/she will be disqualified as a candidate; and where he/she has been appointed subsequently to the recruitment process in question, he/she shall forfeit that appointment. Specific candidate criteria Candidates must: have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned; be suitable on the grounds of character; be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned; and if successful, they will not be appointed to the post, or, if appointed, continue in employment in the post, unless they: agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed; are fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position. Deeming of candidature to be withdrawn Candidates who do not attend for interview or other test when and where required by the Department of Defence, or who do not, when requested, furnish such evidence as the Department of Defence require in regard to any matter relevant to their candidature, will have no further claim to consideration. Data Protection Acts 1988, 2003 & 2018 When your application is received, the Department of Defence creates a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature. Should you be successful and where the services of a third party are used in processing your application, it may be required to provide them with information (i.e. Payroll Shared Service Centre), however all necessary precautions will be taken to ensure the security of your data. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988/2003 & 2018. Application Process and Selection Process Applications for the posts are invited from persons who meet the essential eligibility requirements above. A short-listing process may be used in order to determine those applicants who will be invited to attend for competitive interview. The short-listing process will be based on an assessment of the information supplied on the application. When completing the application, please take the opportunity to provide as much information as possible and to demonstrate relevant qualities and experience to support your application. Following shortlisting, suitable applicants will be invited to attend for a competitive interview. The competitive interview process will be used by the Department to select the candidate(s) determined by the Interview Board as being the most suitable to fill the position and a panel of the next most suitable candidates, effective for a limited period, will be formed. Only those considered most suitable for placement on the panel, by the Interview Board at the competitive interview, will be positioned on the panel in the order of merit as determined by the Interview Board. Placement on the panel does not guarantee nor imply that an offer of employment will be made to those placed on same. If a panel member does not accept an offer of appointment, when made, that panel member may not receive further offers of appointment. Candidates may be required to provide satisfactory documentary evidence of all qualifications claimed by them, which must be provided promptly on request. Failure to produce such documentary evidence when requested may lead to disqualification from the competition and/or termination of contract. Reference Checks Before being deemed suitable for appointment to a positon, the Department of Defence must be satisfied in respect of character and prior work performance, if any, of a candidate. In order to do so the Department of Defence will arrange to conduct reference checks. Eligibility to compete and certain restrictions on eligibility Citizenship Information : Candidates must, by the date of application, be; (a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or (b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or (c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or (d) A non-EEA citizen who has a Stamp 4 visa(1); or a Stamp 5 visa
Social CARE Worker
Avista is a progressive organisation, providing a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both Children and Adults in various locations across 3 Regions. The organisation is looking for Candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a Person Centred, Community Based, Socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SOCIAL CARE WORKER PERMANENT FULL TIME/ PART TIME/RELIEF CONTRACT AVISTA COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ROSCREA NORTH TIPPERARY/SOUTH OFFALY Salary: € 40,351 -€ 56,650 * (LSI) *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work. Essential: · QQI Level 7 (or higher) qualification in Social Care/Applied Social Studies or equivalent, the award must be considered eligible for CORU registration. · Up to date CORU registration/ Confirmation of application for registration submitted to CORU · Full clean Irish manual driving licence. · Experience of working within the area of intellectual disability and those who have behaviours of concern. Desirable: · To adopt a holistic and person centre approach to your role to ensure people are supported to live their best lives and an awareness of New Directions. · Willingness to support persons to develop skills and competencies around identified areas of interest and learning. REQ:88578 Why work with us? Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/ Informal enquiries to CNM3 office 086 8377941 This is an ongoing recruitment campaign to fill active vacancies and to create a panel for future vacancies. “A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled across the North Tipperary/South Offaly service.” Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests. Avista is an equal opportunities employer.
Sales Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. Interact with each customer with great pride, passion and care and inspire shoppers through knowledge and expertise. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Customer driven Previous customer service experience is an advantage. Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based Show a positive attitude and take responsibility for ensuring customers receive an excellent shopping experience Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Merchandise shelves, ensuring that all areas of the store are presented to the highest standard Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Shift Lead
Purpose of the Shift Lead role:
Pharmacy Technician/Dispensary Assistant
About Us Founded in 1957, Mulligans Pharmacy is a family-run company with 19 locations across the southeast of Ireland. With over 260 employees, we are proud to deliver exceptional care and customer service across all our stores.We’re delighted to announce the opening of a new pharmacy within a modern Health & Wellness Complex in Carrick-on-Suir – featuring a health centre, pharmacy, doctor’s surgery, and café with drive-thru. The Role We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly new team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the supervising pharmacist and ensuring a smooth, efficient dispensary service. (Trainee technicians with at least 18 months' dispensary experience may apply.) Key Responsibilities:
Staff Officer
Introduction: The Staff Officer is the first level of line management within the local authority administrative grades. A Staff Officer has a supervisory role in the day to day operations and management of a work area, section or team. The Staff Officer also works as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team within one of the local authority Directorates, to provide administrative support and quality customer service across the broad range of local authority front line and internal services. Front line services include social housing, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection, water, wastewater, recreation, amenity and cultural services such as the arts and public library service. Internal services include corporate, finance, IT and Human Resources functions. Local Authorities also play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise promotion at local level. The Staff Officer is also charged with implementing work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards as set out in the Departmental and Team Development Plans, Corporate Plan and Annual Service Delivery Plan. The Staff Officer will generally work under the direction and management of a senior officer and may from time to time, be required to deputise for a more senior grade. The successful candidate will therefore require excellent administrative, communications and people management skills as the role entails assuming supervisory and budgetary responsibility for a particular division or function of the local authority. The ideal candidate will therefore be a highly motivated person, with a strong sense of commitment to delivering quality public services willing to take on a challenge. The Staff Officer is expected to carry out their duties with an understanding of the political context of Local Government and in such a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: • Knowledge and understanding of the structure and functions of local government, of current local government issues, priorities and concerns and of the key influencers of local government. • Understanding the role of Staff Officer • Relevant administrative experience at a sufficiently high level • A career record that demonstrates an ability to manage staff to ensure delivery of complex work programmes • An ability to supervise a team effectively to achieve a common goal, ensuring strong governance and ethics standard are adhered to and maintained • Ensuring strong governance and ethical standards are set and maintained • The ability to motivate, empower and encourage staff under his/her control to achieve maximum performance by supporting the current Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) • Understanding of the changing and operating environment in the Council and be capable of leading change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens • An understanding of the representational role of the elected members and the need to work with them to deliver quality services and implement policy decisions • An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in the delivery of key operational objectives • Effective financial and resource management skills • Knowledge and experience of operating ICT systems The ideal candidate will also: • Be self-motivated with ability to work on their own initiative • Have strong interpersonal and communication skills • Be capable of representing the Council in a professional and credible manner with all stakeholders • Have an awareness of relevant legislation and regulations in the area of Health and Safety and in data governance, their implications for the organisation, the employee, and their application in the workplace. Duties: The duties of the office are to give the local authority and (a) to such other local authorities or bodies for which the Chief Executive for the purposes of the Local Government Act, 2001, is Chief Executive, and (b) to any other local authority or body with which an agreement has been made by the local authority or any of the authorities or bodies mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) of this paragraph Under the general direction and control of the Chief Executive or of such other officer as the Chief Executive may from time to time determine, such appropriate management, executive, supervisory, advisory and ancillary services as may be required by any local authority or body hereinbefore mentioned in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties, including the duty of servicing all committees that may be established by any such local authority or body. The holder of the office will, if required, act for an officer of a higher level. The duties shall include but are not limited to: • Be responsible for the supervision of a section or function within the Council. • Promote a culture of dignity, respect and fairness and seek to eliminate all forms of discrimination. Promote equality of opportunity, and protect the human rights of staff and service users. • Support Senior Officers to ensure the section or department work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s Corporate Plan and Operational Plans. • Support the communication of and implementation of management and change management initiatives within the relevant area of responsibility. • Supervise employees in supporting roles up to the position/grade of Assistant Staff Officer or analogous grades, including assigning duties and workload. • Provide on-going motivation and support to employees in the department or section, including handling day to day problems and identifying training and development requirements as appropriate. • Ensure full compliance with all organizational policies and procedures including grievance and disciplinary, performance management and attendance management. • Communicate and liaise effectively with employees, supervisors and managers in other sections, senior managers and customers in relation to operational matters for their section. • Compile, prepare and present reports as necessary, including the preparation of reports or letters, which may be sensitive and/or confidential in nature. • Support the implementation of good practices with transparent reporting and communications to deliver accountable services in the department or section. • Provide assistance in the understanding and interpretation of the Council’s policies and procedures to employees in their area of responsibility and to customers as appropriate. • Deal with conflicting demands within a team environment and to prescribed timelines and deadlines. • Organise and facilitate internal and external meetings and participate and engage in discussions as appropriate. • Provide specialist administrative assistance and support in the delivery of projects as required. • Support the management and implementation of Health & Safety for the section or department. • Deputise for Senior Officers as required. • Undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibilities as may be required from time to time. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the Tipperary County Council administrative area. Qualifications: Character Candidates shall be of good character Health Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Education, Training, Experience, etc. Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms – (i)(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 (ii) Have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or (iii) Hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. Confined Competition (iv) Be a serving employee of a local authority or a regional assembly and have at least two years’ satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. Please note: • Failure to upload all required documents i.e. qualifications, I.D. etc at submission stage will automatically result in an invalid application. • Candidates should satisfy themselves that their educational qualifications meet the minimum requirements for the position. • Applicants with non-Irish qualifications can avail of the online recognition of foreign qualifications service provided by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and must submit proof of same with their applications. • Failure to complete each question on the application form may deem your application invalid (answers which redirect to other responses are not permitted). Citizenship Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be: a) A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or b) A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or c) A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or d) 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 e) 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 f) 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. Salary: Current Salary Scale: €51,722 - €61,865 (2nd LSI) (Circular EL 05/2019) The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. The employee shall pay to the local authority any fees or other monies (other than his/her inclusive salary) payable to or received by him/her by virtue of his/her employment or in respect of services which he/she is required by or under any enactment to perform. Entry point of this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage. In accordance with Departmental Circular letter EL 02/2011, a person who is not a serving local authority employee on or after 1st January 2011, will enter the scale for the position at the minimum point (currently €51,722). Remuneration is paid fortnightly by PayPath directly to the employee’s nominated bank account. The current wage pay cycle may be revised during the period of employment. Remuneration is subject to all statutory deductions, e.g. P.A.Y.E. and P.R.S.I. Increments are paid annually subject to satisfactory attendance, conduct and performance and national agreements. Increments may be withheld if performance, attendance and/or conduct are not satisfactory. Under the Public Service Stability Agreement 2013, the working hours for newly appointed/promoted staff are 35 hours per week. All posts will be offered on the basis of the candidate working wholetime. Probation: Where a person who is not already a permanent officer of Tipperary County Council is appointed, the following provisions shall apply:- (a) there shall be a period after such appointment takes effect, during which such person shall hold office on probation; (b) the maximum period shall generally be one year for permanent contracts and such other period as may be required in relation to temporary or fixed term/purpose contracts as set out in the Council’s Probationary Policy. No probationary period shall exceed 12 months in duration; (c) such a person shall cease to hold office at the end of the period of probation, unless during such period, the Chief Executive has certified that the service of such person is satisfactory. Superannuation: The relevant Superannuation Scheme will apply. The provisions of the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998 may apply. Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class A rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority as follows: 1.5% of their pensionable remuneration plus 3.5% of net pensionable remuneration (pensionable remuneration less twice the annual rate of social insurance old age contributory pension payable at the maximum rate to a person with no adult dependent or qualified children). Persons who become pensionable officers who are liable to pay the Class D rate of PRSI contribution will be required, in respect of their superannuation contribution, to contribute to the local authority at the rate of 5% of their pensionable remuneration. The provisions of the Spouses and Children’s/Widows and Orphans Contributory Pension Scheme will continue to apply. New entrants will be admitted to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme with effect from the date of appointment. The scheme is contributory and provides pension, retirement gratuity, death gratuity and survivors benefits. To qualify for a pension the successful candidate must have served a minimum of two years employment in a Local Authority. Retirement Age There is no mandatory retirement age for new entrants to the public service as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004. Anyone who is not a new entrant to the public service, as defined in the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2004, is subject to a compulsory retirement age of 70 years or as determined in accordance with Department Circulars and in line with Government Policy. The maximum retirement age for new entrants as defined by the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012 is 70 years. The Council may refer staff to a medical advisor at any time to determine fitness for carrying out the duties to which they have been assigned. Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) It is a condition of the Incentivised Scheme for Early Retirement (ISER) as set out in Department of Finance Circular 12/09 that retirees, under that Scheme, are debarred from applying for another position in the same employment or the same sector. Therefore, such retirees may not apply for this position. Hours of Work: The normal working hours are 35 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements apply. All hours worked are subject to and recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, and the Organisation of Working Time Regulations, 2001. Tipperary County Council requires employees to record their hours using the CORE/TDS Clocking system. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement for the grade is 30 days per annum. The Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council retains autonomy with regard to office closures, (e.g. Christmas Office Closure); any days arising from such closure will be reserved from the employee’s annual leave entitlement. Proposed office closure days will be reviewed and advised to all employees each year. Residence: The successful candidate shall reside in the district in which his/her duties are to be performed, or within a reasonable distance thereof. Drivers Licence: Tipperary County Council employees may on occasion be required to use their car on official business. In such situations the employee must hold a current clean driver’s licence and have available adequate means of transport. It is the responsibility of the employee to arrange the appropriate car insurance for business use and to indemnify Tipperary County Council with the indemnity specified on the insurance certificate under the heading “Persons or classes of person who are covered”. Documentation to confirm the appropriate insurance cover will be required to be supplied to the Council on an annual basis. Code of Conduct/Organisational Policies: Employees are required to adhere to all current and future Tipperary County Council codes of practice including Code of Conduct of Employees and all current and future organisational policies including, but not limited to Health and Safety, Communications, Data Protection, Equality, Staff Mobility, Attendance Management and Use of Electronic Equipment. A full list of relevant policies is contained on the council Intranet. Training: Employees are required to attend and participate fully in training programmes as may be decided by the Council from time to time and to apply their learning in the course of their daily working activities.
