Clerical Officer 2020
- Thank you to all the candidates who completed the online questionnaire for the Clerical Officer Campaign, over the weekend 27 – 30 March. Your efforts are appreciated, given the current situation.
- We still expect interviews to take place in May. Full details will issue in advance.
- The email address for the CO 2020 is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Senior Executive Recruitment Update
Secretary General: The Department of Defence are recruiting a Secretary General to support the Minister for Defence. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee critical investment decisions. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply at
Secretary General.
Senior Leadership Opportunities: The Department of Foreign Affairs have a number of senior, leadership opportunities to serve the Irish people, promote their values and advance their prosperity abroad. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply at
Senior Leadership Opportunities.
Advisory Council Grade I: The Office of the Attorney General is looking to recruit and Advisory Council Grade I. The role of an Advisory Counsel is to assist and advise the Attorney General in carrying out his function and involves a very wide range of legal work of major public importance. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 18 June.
You can find out more about the grade level and role at
Advisory Council Grade I.
Interviews: We are currently reviewing a range of senior executive campaigns and the optimum way to run the interviews (For example, video link) in the current circumstances. As and when arrangements are confirmed for each campaign, we will make direct contact with the candidates involved. If you have any queries regarding Senior Executive Recruitment campaigns, please contact
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Postponed Campaigns
In consultation with our clients, a small number of campaigns have been postponed and we are currently identifying new timelines and the optimum ways to deliver the process.
If your campaign has been postponed the relevant recruitment unit will be in touch with you directly via your Message Board to notify you of any change in the recruitment process.
Closing Soon
Director of Service: An opportunity now exists for a Director of Service with Meath County Council. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply at
Director of Service.
Inpector of Prisons: An exciting opportunity has opened up for an Inspector of Prisons with the Department of Justice & Equality. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
To find out more, visit
Inspector of Prisons.
Senior Inspector of Prisons: The Department of Justice & Equality are also recruiting a Senior Inspector of Prisons. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply at
Senior Inspector of Prisons.
Secretary General: The Department of Defence are recruiting a Secretary General to support the Minister for Defence. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee critical investment decisions. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply at
Secretary General.
Senior Leadership Opportunities: The Department of Foreign Affairs have a number of senior, leadership opportunities to serve the Irish people, promote their values and advance their prosperity abroad. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 4 June.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply at
Senior Leadership Opportunities.
Just Opened
Advisory Council Grade I: The Office of the Attorney General is looking to recruit and Advisory Council Grade I. The role of an Advisory Counsel is to assist and advise the Attorney General in carrying out his function and involves a very wide range of legal work of major public importance. The deadline for applications is 3pm Thursday, 18 June.
You can find out more about the grade level and role at
Advisory Council Grade I.
Information Booklets
Please don’t hesitate to tell us what kind of information you would find useful on a campaign you are involved in, by emailing us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For your convenience, please find copies of Information Booklets for some of our recent campaigns.
Temporary Clerical Officer
Clerical Officer
Executive Officer (Dublin Only)
Executive Officer 2019 Nationwide (Excluding Dublin)
Administrative Officer 2019
Administrative Officer 2018
First Secretary
Third Secretary
Assistant Principal (Standard) Senior Management Opportunities
Head of Finance Shared Services (Principal Officer Level)
Parliamentary Researcher (Law) in the Houses of the Oireachtas
Shared Services Finance Operations Manager
Senior Parliamentary Researcher (Environmental Science) in the House of the Oireachtas Service
Assistant Parliamentary Counsel (Grade II)
Head of Marketing
Valuer Grade 3
Legal Knowledge Manager
Special Education Needs Organiser
Civil Engineer Technician
Forensic Scientist Grade III
Data Analyst in the Office of the Inspector of Prisons
If you are looking for an information booklet and your campaign is not listed above, please contact us by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will send the relevant booklet to you.
Preparing for the next stage of your campaign
If you are currently participating in one of our campaigns and are expecting to be called to the next stage, please ensure you look at the advice and guidance we provide to help you prepare for the next stage in Our Recruitment Process section.
If you have any queries in relation to the use of the site here at publicjobs.ie, for example, your password, uploading application forms etc., please see the FAQ section in the Information Hub.
