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Main Purpose of Job: We are currently recruiting for a Valetor/Detailer to join the Connolly Motor Group, within the Valet team at Mercedes-Benz Galway.The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the valet team to continuously deliver the highest level of satisfaction to internal and external customers. This will require you to continually strive to ensure the appropriate sales and service vehicles are in a first-class condition. You will also ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction is continually attained, completing the work on time. Role Responsibilities: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Self-Advocacy & Community Engagement Officer
The Organisation Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) is the national organisation providing support, services and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and their families across Ireland. With a National Office and 25 volunteer operational branches nationwide, DSI delivers information, education, therapy, employability and advocacy services, alongside fundraising and community engagement activities that are vital to our mission. Job Title: Self-Advocacy & Community Engagement Officer Reports to: Head of Adult Education, Self-Advocacy and Community Engagement Location: National Office with frequent nationwide travel to branch Contract :12 months fixed-term, subject to funding Salary: €40k - €45,500k pro-rota and depending on experience Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends for member meetings and events, with time off in lieu. This role may also be on a job share basis, 2 to 3 days per week each. Overview of Role This role is two-fold. The self-advocacy aspect of this role involves the development and coordination of self-advocacy groups within Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), empowering adults with Down syndrome to voice their priorities, contributing to DSI strategy and national policy on topics such as rights, independent living, employment, education, housing and inclusion. The community engagement aspect of this role involves supporting the coordination, and delivery of inclusive, person-centred programmes and initiatives for people with Down syndrome. It involves empowering individuals, strengthening community connections, and promoting access to social, community and education opportunities across Ireland. Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Person specification Essential Level 8 qualification in a relevant field such as social work, community development, education or disability studies Proven experience working alongside people with intellectual disabilities in advocacy, facilitation, community development or education roles Excellent communication skills Experience supporting self-advocates Demonstrated group facilitation skills for inclusive, accessible meetings and activities Strong organisational abilities to manage a full-time workload, prioritise tasks and deliver projects on time Strong administration skills with competent in IT tools (MS Office/365, video platforms) for hybrid work, reporting and virtual facilitation Desirable Level 9 qualification in a relevant field such as social work, community development, education or disability studies Experience with advisory councils, policy consultations or stakeholder engagement in the disability sector Experience developing Easy Read materials Knowledge of Irish disability policy, entitlements and independent living supports. Other requirements Full clean driving licence and own transport for nationwide travel (travel expenses reimbursed per DSI policy) Garda vetting clearance required (standard for DSI roles working with vulnerable groups) Willingness to adhere to DSI’s data protection, safeguarding and equality policies niches, hybrid working in line with DSI policy CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Enhanced/staff Nurse
CORLANN – WEST REGION POSTS OF: 2 X PERMANENT FULL -TIME STAFF NURSE/*ENHANCED NURSE ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY Job REF: 99753 Location: Orchard service is a developing community-based day and residential service in East Galway environs. We provide individualised services, centre-based and community-based day and residential service to adults with high support needs, based on personal outcome measures. We strive to provide an excellent service, integrating the community as much as possible into the daily lives of the people supported by the services. The Role: To provide clinical nursing skills in supporting people with intellectual disabilities in achieving optimum level of independence. To exhibit and maintain the highest quality of nursing practice and apply their skills to ensure the physical, social, emotional needs of the people supported by the services in their care are addressed at all times. Be responsible for the provision of nursing care and be an informed resource for educating support workers and family members, which shall benefit people supported by the services. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Team Manager /Service Co-ordinator/Area Manager. Works With: The people supported by the services and their families and carers/Team Leaders/ other managers /Multidisciplinary staff Qualifications: A current Live Register Certificate with the NMBI (An Bord Altranais), RNID or RGN qualification is highly desirable. A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Experience of working with people with an intellectual disability and complex needs is desirable; however induction and training will be provided. Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post, along with proficiency in IT Skills. Experience: Candidates must have a level of experience sufficient to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience of working with people with challenging behaviour and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must demonstrate: • Good judgement, discretion and confidentiality • The ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms, to communicate appropriately with the people we support and sensitively with family members. • Creative problem solving skills • The ability to work independently and seek support from interdisciplinary colleagues as appropriate. • Patience, flexibility, creativity and eagerness to become involved in a range of activities. • Ability to educate other staff and family members in positive health promotion needs • The successful candidate will be required to co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy, participate in person-centred planning, reviews, team meetings, attend and participate in training courses, and be an active member of the team. Working Hours: 2x Permanent Full-Time 75 hours per fortnight. All posts are based on a 14 day/night duty roster. The successful candidate will be required to be completely flexible and will be required to work days, evenings, weekends, public holidays, night duty and programme hours to meet service needs. The enhanced nurse may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the position and within their scope of practice including deputising for the Team Leader in their absence. The post holder will provide advice and clinical support to work colleagues at evenings and weekends throughout the Orchard Services. 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. Annual Leave: 24 days per annum pro rata. Appropriate service related leave will be granted after 5- and 10-years’ service respectively. Remuneration: Staff Nurse - € 38,166 x 11 increments - € 54,956 pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment € 56,592 per annum is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *Enhanced Nurse – € 45,259 x 7 increments - € 56,762 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Long Service Increment € 58,424 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) is granted after 3 years on the maximum of the scale. *As per HSE HR Circular 022/2019 – Nursing and Midwifery - the Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Practice Contract https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/resources/hr-circulars/hr-circular-022-2019-re-enhanced-nurse-midwife-contract.pdf; once a staff nurse reaches point 4 on the Staff Nurse salary scale, they become eligible to apply for the role of Enhanced Nurse. Any Staff Nurse who wishes to avail of the Enhanced Nurse role will have to submit an application and also meet the qualifying criteria. The successful candidate will be granted incremental credit subject to satisfactory verification of previous relevant nursing service and where applicable will be placed on the enhanced staff nurse scale. Tenure: 2 x Permanent, full-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 to Margaret Kearney Area Manager or Brendan Gantley, Orchard Services 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms on-line is: 5pm on Thursday 2nd July 2026. Interview date to be confirmed. Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Instructor/Supervisor
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF 2 X PERMANENT FULL -TIME INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 99757 The Role: The successful candidates will be involved in the development of a day service provision in Gort, County Galway. The successful candidate will also be involved in the implementation of an educational, social, vocational, recreational and personal development programme for adults with an intellectual disability. In line with new directions and extended opening hours the successful candidates will also be responsible for providing family support, coordinating social groups and evening activities and providing one to one supports in the community as required. The successful candidates will also have responsibility in a key worker role for the people supported by the services to form links and interests and partnerships with other community groups. This role will involve working with adults with Autism and complex needs. The instructor will be responsible in supporting individuals with all aspects of personal care required during the day. This includes support with meals, personal hygiene and other related aspects of physical well-being, to the extent required by the individual. Reporting/Responsible To: Team Leader/ Team Manager/ Service Coordinator/Area Manager Works With: People supported by the services and their families Multidisciplinary Team Team Leader / Team Manager/Service Coordinator / Area Manager Frontline staff GRETB Tutors. Qualifications/Experience: • Candidates require a level 7 qualification relevant to the health sector. • Candidates must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in ID Services. Experience working in day services, designing and implementing programmes to enable them to carry out successfully the duties of the post together with an appreciation of the needs of persons with an intellectual disability. Experience in establishing links with the community and micro enterprises is also an advantage. • A full clean manual Irish Driver’s Licence is essential. • Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post. Working Hours: 78 hours a fortnight based on a 5-day week duty roster. The normal working hours will be Monday – Friday but may involve weekend work if required to meet the needs of the people we support or Personal Outcomes. Contracted hours of work are liable to change from 8am to 8pm over 7 days to meet the requirements of the programme. 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. Annual Leave: 22 days per annum. Remuneration : Department of Health Supervisor/Instructor Consolidated Salary scale June 1st 2026 €36,291 x 12 increments - €52,406 per annum. Tenure: 2 x Permanent, full-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 to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Brendan Gantley Service Coordinator on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 2nd July 2026 Interview date to be confirmed Corlann is an equal opportunities employer
Support Worker
CORLANN – WEST REGION POST OF: 2 X PERMANENT FULL- TIME SUPPORT WORKER ORCHARD SERVICES, GORT, CO. GALWAY JOB REF: 99758 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. Experience: Experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability and individuals with challenging behaviour is desirable. Full training will be provided. Previous experience of working in the health care sector is essential. Laimh and previous experience of working with people with autism, complex medical needs and mental health is an advantage. Skills: Candidates must be able to demonstrate flexibility, communication and team-working skills, together with an enthusiasm for the post. IT skills are essential. Working Hours: 78 hours per fortnight The position is 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 June 2026 - € 34,881 x 11 increments - € 47,624 (Max) pro rata per annum. Long Service Increment (LSI) €48,434 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 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 to Margaret Kearney, Area Manager or Brendan Gantley Service Coordinator on 091 631530. Closing Date for receipt of completed Application Forms & CV’s on-line is 5pm, Thursday 2nd July 2026 Interview date to be confirmed Corlann is an equal opportunities employer.
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomist – Galway – (Job Ref: 26/PBGW) Randox Health continues to be at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Phlebotomist within our clinic in Galway. What does the Randox Health team do? At Randox Health we encourage individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using Randox revolutionary technology we measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalled data that when combined with our complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset – moving from a model of sickness management to true preventative healthcare. Our unique biomarker tracking service allows you to establish a health baseline from which you can track and monitor improvements over time. Location : 3-5 William Street, Galway, H91 Y9HE. Contract Offered : Full time, permanent. Working Hours / Shifts : The exact shift pattern is TBC, but will be 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week, including some weekends. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Garda vetting background check. What does the Phlebotomist role involve? This role is responsible for ensuring customers have an excellent experience from the moment they enter our clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients. This is a varied role that may also include the following responsibilities: • Conduct comprehensive client appointments, including blood and urine sample collection, personal health measurements, and data entry into our Patient Information Systems (PIS). • Demonstrate sensitive communication to ensure client understanding and consent. • Maintain accurate records in PIS, uploading all relevant documentation. • Represent the company professionally at offsite events and appointments. • Engage in upselling and cross-selling at our private health clinic. • Proactively drive sales and exceed targets. • Complete company forms, specimen labelling, and laboratory test order forms accurately. • Demonstrate high IT literacy in order to manager various software systems and daily tasks. Essential criteria: • Previous Phlebotomy experience and certificate or equivalent training. • Confident using IT programmes. • Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business inclusive of evenings and weekends. • Flexibility to work from offsite locations at least once per month. • Strong communication skills. • Currently have the right to work in Ireland without visa sponsorship. Desirable: • Experience in a private healthcare setting. • Exeperience in customer service. • 2 years experience in Phlebotomy. • Sales / Retail experience. • Valid Irish driving licence.
National Facilities & Workplace Safety Lead
Location: National role, hybrid (base to be agreed), with regular travel to 25+ locations nationwide Position Type: Permanent Monday - Friday 9am-5pm /35 hours per week National role, hybrid (base to be agreed), with regular travel to 25+ locations nationwide Role & Responsibilities: The role supports safe, compliant and fit-for-purpose environments across: Service delivery locations; Head office; Fundraising activities; Shared services and administrative functions The postholder will act as a conduit across the organisation to ensure that Pieta’s premises meet legislative requirements and organisational standards, ensure the organisation meets all Health and Safety obligations and will work closely with stakeholders to support safe day-to-day operations. Key Responsibilities: Facilities Management How to Apply: Applications for this post should be made via Apply Now by 30th June 2026. Please attach a CV and outlining your particular suitability for the role.
Team Leader
CORLANN IRELAND – WEST REGION PERMANENT FULL-TIME TEAM LEADER (CNM1 GRADE) BEO SERVICES, GALWAY CITY & COUNTY JOB REF: 99278 A panel may be formed as a result of this process from which subsequent appointments within the BEO Services may be made over the next 6 months. Location: The BEO Services is a community based, person centred service focussing on the needs and abilities of 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. We continually review the way in which we support people in line with best practice internationally. Our focus going forward is to form a relationship/partnership with individuals and their family, supporting them to plan their own service. We wish to create opportunities for people who use our service to have valued social roles in their communities and to have the chance to form real friendships. We wish to recruit innovative, creative, visionary people who will relish the opportunity to assist in implementing this vision. The Role: The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service and will provide leadership and supervision at a local level, ensuring the service delivered is person centred. It is the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that the life of each person reflects the organisation’s core values and the personal outcome measures. · Dignity and respect · Sharing ordinary places · Growing in relationships · Making choices · Making a contribution The successful candidate will initially be assigned to a residential service in a local community; however this work location is subject to change in accordance with service needs. Reporting/Responsible To: Service Coordinator/Area manager Qualifications/Experience/Skills: Ø A current live Register Certificate with NMBI (Bord Altranais) is an essential requirement, RNID/RMHN qualification is desirable. Ø A qualification in management is desirable. Ø The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. They will also have experience of behaviours that challenge and complex needs. Experience in goal setting and programme implementation is essential. Ø The successful candidate must have experience of managing and supervising a staff team and be up to date with current policy and legislation relevant to intellectual disability services. Ø Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, management and planning skills as well as the ability to set goals, implement and review. Ø Candidates must have the ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment with a person-centred philosophy. Ø The successful candidate will have evidence of and be committed to Continued Professional and Personal Development. Ø A full clean manual Driving Licence, which qualifies you to drive manual transmission vehicles on Irish Roads and use of your own car is an essential requirement. Working Hours: 75 hours per fortnight Contracted hours will be based on a 7-day roster, with flexible shift patterns. It is envisaged that this post will primarily be Monday to Friday with contracted hours of work liable to change between the hours of 8am – 8pm. There will be a requirement to work one weekend every three weeks, depending on service needs. In addition, a sleep-in and/or night duty commitment may be a requirement of the post for which the appropriate allowance will be paid. An ‘On Call’ commitment may be required and flexibility around this will be expected in order to meet service needs. The Corlann 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 Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Service Related Leave will be granted after 5 and 10 years nursing service. Annual leave must be planned with the Area Manager / Service Coordinator to ensure appropriate and adequate cover is provided for the service. Remuneration: Department of Health Clinical Nurse Manager 1 salary scale (01/06/2026 ) - €57,780 x 7 increments - €68,046 per annum. Tenure: This position is permanent full-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. To view full job description please see attached. Informal enquiries to Bridget Carroll (Service Co-ordinator) or Sinéad O’Kane (Area Manager) on 091-721477 Closing date for receipt of completed application forms on-line is 5pm Tuesday 30th June 2026 Interviews will be held in July 2026 Corlann Ireland is an equal opportunities employer INDWP
Museum Receptionist
The Museum Receptionist will work as part of a team in Galway City Museum. Galway City Museum comes under the remit of Galway City Council and is based in the Spanish Arch in Galway City. Galway City Museum is one of the most popular museums outside Dublin and a key visitor attraction on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Museum is located over three floors with various exhibitions engaging visitors in the archaeology, history and sea science of Galway. The Museum is one of Galway’s most popular cultural venues and welcomes over 200,000 visitors each year. The Museum has recently been awarded Full Accreditation status from the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland, meeting 34 out of 34 wide ranging museum good practice standards. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties pertaining to the role of Museum Receptionist are as follows: The ideal candidates should: · have a good competency in the Irish language. · have good facilitation skills and confidence in dealing with the public. · demonstrate a welcoming disposition. 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: (i) (a) Have obtained at least a Grade D (or a Pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certification Vocational Programme. (At least a Grade B in Foundation Level Mathematics and Grade C in Foundation Level Irish may be considered as equivalent to Grade D (or a Pass) in Higher Level or Ordinary Level, from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certifications Vocational Programme); Or (b) Have passed an examination of at least equivalent standard; Or (c) Have had at least two year’s previous service in the office of Clerical Officer, Clerk/Typist (Clerical Duties), Clerk/Typist (Typing and Clerical Duties) or Clerk/Typist under a local authority, or health board in the State; Or (d) Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. And (ii) Have a proficiency or aptitude with computers and Microsoft Office suite of programmes. *Non-Irish Qualifications must be accompanied by a determination 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. Desirable It is desirable that candidates should have the following: · An interest in subjects relevant to the collection: including Irish heritage & history/art history /archaeology etc. · Previous relevant experience/ training of working with people in a hospitality role. · Strong communication skills and an ability to lead and be part of a team. · Proficiency in Office Information Systems. 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 form and at interview of competence under each of these headings. Information Management & Processing · Demonstrate Organisational Skills · Ability to understand and adhere to procedures and processes, including financial systems. · Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Information Technology · Collating Data and information processing · Analytical and reporting skills Customer Service & Communication Skills • Communicate clearly • Demonstrates positive customer service attitude • Is respectful, courteous, and professional and remains composed even in challenging situations • Actively listens and tries to understand needs and perspectives of others • Effective written and verbal skills • Demonstrate positive customer service attitude • Represents the organisation positively and professionally when dealing with members of the public and other stakeholders Team Working · Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders · Develop and maintain good working relationships with teams · Demonstrate dignity and respect for colleagues · Understand own role and personal contribution within a team Delivering Results · Take responsibility for delivering quality work in a timely manner · Assess and prioritise workloads · Ensure accuracy and high standards in work delivered · Flexibility in approach to work · Adapt quickly to change and new ways of doing things · Use initiative and self-motivate when required Personal Effectiveness · Clear knowledge and understanding about the local authority, its services and role of the Councillors · Commitment to self-development and improving skills and knowledge base · Be open to taking on new challenges or responsibilities · Brings enthusiasm and commitment to their role · Be positively motivated to deliver a quality service 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 04-2026, Revised Local Authority Scales Operative from 1 June 2026) is as follows: Point 01/06/2026 1 €31,935 2 €33,702 3 €34,140 4 €35,021 5 €36,312 6 €37,603 7 €38,895 8 €39,833 9 €40,897 10 €42,128 11 €43,004 12 €44,227 13 €45,456 14 €47,770 LSI 1 €49,413 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. €31,935. 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, excluding lunch breaks. The normal working week will be Tuesday to Saturday . Duties at weekends, at night and on public holidays, as required, will form an integral part of the role. Hours of attendance will, therefore, be variable. 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. Location of Work: The Museum Receptionist will work in Galway City Museum, located in the Spanish Arch, Galway City. Annual Leave: The annual leave entitlement will be 27 days per annum, rising to 29 days per annum after 5 years’ service. 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.
Administrative Assistant
Who Will You Work With and What Will the Role Involve? This important role supports the organisation in the delivery of its essential work programmes. It provides candidates with the opportunity to work in a diverse organisation that invests in and celebrates its people. The successful candidate will work from the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway, and will report directly to the Research Funding and System Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support for externally funded projects across the Marine Institute. This support will primarily relate to OCIS and FEAS on the Acclimatise project. Support may also extend to other EU-funded projects across the Institute as required. EU-funded projects include: Salary Remuneration is in accordance with the Public Sector Department of Finance approved salary scale for Administrative Assistant (Executive Officer Grade) . Salary Scale (June 2026): €38,803 - €63,227 per annum, pro-rated for time worked. The successful candidate will commence at the first point of the scale and become a member of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme unless currently, or within the last six months, a member of another Public Sector Pension Scheme. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for an Executive Officer is 23 days per annum . This entitlement is exclusive of Public Holidays and is managed through the Time and Leave Management System operated by the organisation. All leave must be approved in advance by the line manager or their authorised representative and must comply with Marine Institute leave policies. Duration of Contract This is a temporary specified-purpose contract of employment for a period of up to 30 June 2029 . The successful candidate will be subject to a six-month probationary period at the commencement of the contract.
