Employee Profiles
Various Public Sector Positions
Ray Harli, Architect
Everyday is an education.Ray Harli
view video"Everyday is an education, you constantly have to educate and re-educate yourself."
Adele McKeown, Administrative Officer, Revenue Commissioners
You get a little insight into all different kinds of businesses.Adele McKeown
"My job allows me to avail of family friendly working practices such as flexi-time and term time."
Nora Barry, Third Secretary
You should have a key interest in current affairs.Nora Barry
"An enthusiastic approach to my daily tasks and a desire to learn ensures I make the most of every experience."
Damien Dollard, Clerical Officer
You're encouraged to work on your own initiative.Damien Dollard
"Attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people with different needs are very important in my job."
Paul Shortt, Industrial Relations Officer
There is a broad range of courses.Paul Shortt
"The job requires someone who is able to work under pressure, is comfortable with public speaking, is confident, assertive and decisive."
Sinead O'Hara, Higher Executive Officer
I can work with a team.Sinead O'Hara
"I have both the possibility to work closely with a team, as well as the opportunity to work on, and have an input into the formulation of new policy."
Aoife Lyons, Psychologist, Occupational
Do your research.Aoife Lyons
"I am employed to bring the principles of psychology into the recruitment and selection service that the Public Appointments Service offers."
Recruit Prison Officer
Prison Service - Careers Information
We train our staff to the highest standard possibleRichie Roche
"The mission statement of the Irish Prison Service is to provide safe, secure and humane custody for all our prisoners entrusted to us by the courts."
Margaret Donaghue
The job offers security in many aspectsMargaret Donaghue
"tasks range from working on a landing, in the school, gym, waiting room, escort duty to hospital or court etc."
Paul Harding
For me, the lifestyle suits me very wellPaul Harding
"I must remain alert and ready to deal with any situation as and when they arise."
Clerical Officer
Make the first move
Clerical Officers work in all departments in Ireland, providing vital input to the team through a range of general office duties.
To become a Clerical Officer, you need to have a good general educational standard and be friendly, efficient and customer focused.
Executive Officer
Kick-start your management career
Job Sharing is of great benefit to me...
Doreen Kirwan
The Executive Officer position is the first level of management in the department and your role will involve project management and stsff management.
Administrative Officer
This is a vital role and is the most senior access point into the civil service.
As Administrative Officer you are involved in the formation of the policies and strategies that improve our economic, financial, international, environmental and social issues. You will be assigned to a parent Government Department/Office.
Third Secretary
Taking a diplomatic approach
The job of Third Secretary is the first step in a diplomatic career. The role involves advising the government on Ireland's external relations and being the official communication channel for foreign governments and international organisations.
Higher Executive Officer
The Higher Executive Officer is a mid-management role, in which you are required to manage and lead a diverse team, manage projects and budgets and help to develop government policy.
Assistant Principal
A career with a difference
My career in the Civil Service is rewarding
Lynn Broderick
The Assistant Principal Officer role is diverse and can involve managing large teams, handling projects and budgets, strategic management and helping to develop government policies.
Professional / Specialist Roles
The Civil Service is involved in a diverse range of activities and as such employs a large number of professional and technical staff. Some examples of the kind of specialist staff employed in the public sector are detailed below:
Firefighter
Saving lives is all in a days work
wide selection of skills required for this job
John Robinson
The role of Firefighter is a one that is held in extremely high esteem. This team is suitably respected within the community for the service they provide to the public.
..making a difference in my community
Caroline Byrne
Roles within the Firebrigade include firefighting, driving ambulances and fire appliances, providing emergency medical assistance technician and operating the control room, among others.
Providing a service to help genuine people
David Connolly
Garda Trainee
Working for the public's good
The work of a Garda will involve protecting and serving the public, reducing theft and crime and generally making our home a safer place to live.
It's a serious task and a fulfilling position, which requires an extremely committed, hardworking approach.