The Civil and Public Service is a diverse and inclusive workforce, with ample opportunity for progression and upskilling. We have a variety of roles on offer for school leavers, college graduates and professionals with different levels of experience and interests. These range from roles such as Clerical Officer, Executive Officer, as well as specialist roles including engineers, economists and even vets. In fact, no matter what your area of expertise, there is probably a Civil or Public Service job of interest to you.To find out more, why not take a look at our website publicjobs.ie

School Leavers

Temporary Clerical Officer and Clerical Officer vacancies - These roles involve providing administrative support within a government department and can vary depending on the employing organisation (e.g. Department of Transport, Department of Justice, etc.)

The work of a Temporary Clerical Officer and Clerical Officer typically involves:

• General clerical work (e.g. filing, answering queries, dealing with emails, reception desk duties, etc.);
• Working as part of a team in delivering important public services while supporting line managers and colleagues;
• Working with the latest technology to record and advance services;
• Communicating and providing a quality public service to the people of Ireland.

Clerical Officer is a permanent role with a probation period of one year, while Temporary Clerical Officers are contracted for a fixed period (12+ weeks). Both roles are excellent starting points for a career in the public sector. To qualify for either role, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies required, have a good general level of education and/or experience, be at least 17 years of age on or before the date the role you are applying for is advertised and fulfil citizenship, health and character requirements as specified for the role at the time of advertising.

Make sure to keep a lookout for Clerical Officer and Temporary Clerical Officer recruitment campaigns by signing up for job alerts on publicjobs.ie.

Graduate opportunities within the Civil and Public Service are designed to inspire, challenge, and support the next generation of Civil and Public Service leaders. As a Graduate you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will aid the social and economic development of Ireland. The public sector offers an inclusive environment and diverse work opportunities for graduates with a range of expertise, interests and talents. If you enjoy challenging work and are committed to the concept of public service, a career in the Civil and Public Service could be the ideal role for you.

There are a variety of roles that arise across the Civil and Public Service throughout the year for entry level, as well as professional and specialist roles. There are also positions available for those with specific language skills and/or an interest in international relations. Visit Publicjobs.ie to discover everything you need to know about graduate opportunities within the public service, including details of available roles and real life testimonials from existing employees across a range of government departments and agencies

Professional and specialist roles exist within the Civil and Public Service for both graduates and non-graduates. These include:

• Engineers
• Statisticians
• Planners
• Architects
• Economists
• ICT Specialists
• Accountants/Auditors
• Policy Analysts
• Medical Consultants
• Communications Specialists
• Psychologists
• Nursing Staff
• Legal Staff - Solicitors, Barristers, Law Clerks
• Paramedical Staff – Dental Surgeons, Environmental Health Officers, Pharmacists, Community Welfare Officers.
• Scientists   

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We recruit into the Civil Service via open recruitment campaigns for all roles.

Appointees to positions in the public sector frequently remain within the public sector because of the broad range of job opportunities and promotional opportunities available during times of economic growth and/or public sector recruitment. The public sector also gives jobholders the opportunity to transfer across public sector organisations and thus expand their skill base and enjoy new experiences and challenges. 

Any skill/experience that enables a jobholder to serve the public better in his/her official duties is valued - a strong customer orientated focus being an obvious example. Ask yourself what you think you could bring to the public sector. The public sector offers staff the opportunity to broaden their skills and expertise. Staff are encouraged to gain relevant qualifications - and opportunities to do so may be made available. 

Professional and technical positions will require staff to have the appropriate qualifications and/or experience.

Please register a profile on www.publicjobs.ie and set up job alerts to receive notification of vacancies as they arise.

Applicants to the Civil and Public Service come from a diverse range of backgrounds and skillsets. Any skill or work experience that enables a jobholder to serve the public better in their official duties is valued - a strong customer orientated focus being an obvious example. The public sector offers staff the opportunity to broaden their skills and expertise through a suite of learning and development programmes.

Appointees to positions in the public sector frequently remain within the public sector because of the broad range of job opportunities and promotional opportunities available. The Civil and Public Service also gives jobholders the opportunity to transfer across public sector organisations and thus expand their skill base and enjoy new experiences and challenges. 

We recruit into the Civil Service and Public Service via open recruitment campaigns for all roles.

We're delighted you're interested in doing work experience with us! We don't have a centralised scheme in place for transition year work experience; however, a lot of departments take on students from time to time. If you are interested, it'd be a good idea to contact a department near you that you'd like to gain experience in.