Assistant Staff Officer Staged Recruitment, Dublin

Assistant Staff Officer Staged Recruitment Please note although the closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday, 11th June 2026, only the first 100 applications received will be processed in the initial round. All remaining applications will be processed in subsequent rounds. SDCC is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will automatically disqualify. Opportunity starts here Come to SDCC to do your greatest work. Were forward-thinking and focused on diversity, inclusion and community. As an equal opportunities employer, were opening the doors to new careers, creating flexible ways of working and putting people at the heart of everything we do. Were the people responsible for local government in South Dublin County. Aside from the exciting range of opportunities to make a real difference in your community, SDCC is a great place to work. Working with us will give you the opportunity to gain experience at the heart of local government and to develop your career in a diverse work environment. At SDCC we provide plenty of opportunity for career progression with structured training, personal development, coaching and mentoring. We offer flexible working including blended working arrangements and a positive work environment. Read our accompanying Employee Value Proposition to find out more. Welcome to a team thats making a difference powered by people like you. Applications Applications will only be accepted through SDCCs e-Recruitment system before midnight on Thursday, 11th June 2026. To expediate the recruitment process, SDCC will initially process the first 100 applications received. This will form Round One of the competition. Once a panel has been established, the Council will continue processing the remaining applications in batches of 100 until such time as all applications received before the closing date have been processed. The Role The Assistant Staff Officer is a supervisory position in the Council with responsibility for staff supervision within a section of a Department. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental / Team Plans. As part of the Councils commitment to providing quality services to citizens, the Assistant Staff Officer will assist in delivering a wide range of services across the organisation. The Assistant Staff Officer will be required to operate the Councils existing and future IT systems as part of their work. The office is wholetime, permanent and pensionable. A panel will be formed to fill permanent and temporary vacancies. Persons employed will be required to work in any location within the South Dublin administrative area. Salary / Wages €36,113 - €38,240 - €41,259 - €43,241 - €44,975 - €46,653 - €48,917 - €50,557 - €52,239 - €53,829 (LSI1) - €55,460 (LSI2) Hours of Work The successful candidates normal hours of work will be 35 hours per week. SDCC reserves the right to alter your hours of work from time to time. Annual Leave Annual leave entitlement for this position is 30 days. Qualifications Character Candidates will be of good character. 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. Essential Education, Training and Experience Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: 1. (a) have obtained at least Grade D (or a pass), in Higher or Ordinary Level, in five subjects (or four subjects if Irish is included), from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Established Leaving Certificate Examination, or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme including Irish and / or English and one of the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics, and (b) have obtained at least Grade C (or Honours) in higher level (or Honours) papers in three subjects in that examination (or two subjects if Irish and / or one of the following is included: Mathematics, Accounting, Business Organisation or Economics), or 2. have obtained a comparable standard in an equivalent examination, or 3. hold a third level qualification of at least degree standard. Confined competition Be a serving employee in a local authority, or a regional assembly and have at least two years satisfactory experience in a post of Clerical Officer or analogous post. Desirable Education, Training and Experience Have an understanding of the Councils purpose, goals and priorities and knowledge of public service organisation in Ireland. Understand the role of the elected council and the representational role of the Elected Members. Understand the changing environment and be capable of adapting to change in order to deliver quality services to our citizens. Have ability to identify problems and contribute to solutions. Have an ability to work effectively within a team to achieve a common goal, ensuring standards are adhered to and maintained. Have the ability to provide excellent customer services. Have an ability to lead a team. Have good interpersonal and communications skills. Be motivated to achieve maximum performance. Demonstrate excellent clerical / administrative experience in an office-based environment. Have an ability to work on own initiative, in an independent environment and without constant supervision. Have staff supervisory experience. Have an awareness of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace. Have excellent IT skills and demonstrated experience of using all Microsoft packages. Key Competencies / Skills Delivering results Performance through People Personal effectiveness Local government knowledge and understanding Candidates are requested to give an example of a situation which highlights the behaviour, skills and attitude that underpin effective performance in these areas and which demonstrates their suitability to meet the challenges of this role. Candidates should ensure the example used clearly demonstrates their ability in this area and that the scale and scope of the example given is appropriate to the post and level of the post. Duties Duties will include but are not limited to: The duties may include but are not limited to: Providing administrative backup and support for their Line Manager to achieve key goals, objectives and tasks. Supervising staff and deputising for the Line Manager as required. Operating under the direction of the Line Manager. Participating as an effective team member towards the efficient operation of their department / section. Collating and analysing information / data and reporting on same. Maintaining accurate records and files. Assisting with budget management / reporting and procurement. Ensuring the provision of high-quality Customer Services. Briefing and training new staff. Implementing agreed procedures, schemes and policies of the Council. Servicing and attending meetings of the Council and its committees as required. Operating existing and future IT systems. Taking initiative and being proactive in addressing issues. Assisting with the implementation of change and delivering quality services. Managing the performance of a section or function within a department. Working effectively with staff, members of the public, public representatives, external agencies and various Council Departments. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council. These duties are indicative rather than exhaustive and are carried out under general guidance. A panel may be formed from which future positions may be filled. Recruitment to the post of Assistant Staff Officer (Grade Four) will be on the following basis: Panel A (Confined to Local Authority Sector) Will comprise of successful applicants in order of merit from within the Local Authority Sector only such as candidates serving in a local authority or Regional Assembly (where applicable). Panel B (Open) Will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in a local authority, regional assembly and external applicants. Panel C (Confined to the recruiting local authority or Applicable Regional Assembly) Will comprise of all successful applicants in order of merit and may include candidates serving in the recruiting local authority or regional assembly (where applicable).

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