Civil Service Career Paths - Career Paths

What Sparked Your Interest in Planning? - What Sparked Your Interest in Planning?

IDA Business Development Executive - IDA Business Development Executive

Adminisrative Officer - Administrative Officer

Deputy Consul General of Ireland - Department of Foreign Affairs

Revenue and Customs - Dog Handler - Revenue and Customs Dog Handler

Higher Executive Officer Foras na Gaelige - Higher Executive Officer Foras na Gaelige

Lawyer Linguist EU (Irish) - Lawyer Linguist EU (Irish)

Public Administration, Politics & EU Career Sector - Public Administration, Politics & EU

A day in the life of an Irish interpreter working for the EU institutions - Irish Interpreter in the EU

Administrative Officer HR Department of Justice - Administrative Officer HR Department of Justice

Regional Business Development Executive IDA Ireland - Regional Business Development Executive

Communications Officer Dept. of the Taoiseach - Communications Officer Dept. of the Taoiseach

Clerical Officer Dept. of Social Protection - Clerical Officer Dept. of Social Protection

Executive Officer - National Dog Programme Unit - Executive Officer - National Dog Programme Unit

Mairéad - Department of Communications, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and Gaeltacht - Executive Officer

Graduate Opportunities 2020 | Industrial and Employee Relations - Executive Officer

David - Department of Finance - Department of Finance

Aaron - Department of Justice and Equality - Department of Justice and Equality

Executive Officer - Civil Service - Executive Officer

Civil & Public Service

Careers in the Public and Civil Service are varied, they are characterised by clearly defined career paths with opportunities for progression and upskilling.  Positions available include clerical officers, executive officers, management staff as well as  technical and specialist roles. 

Local Government

Local Government in Ireland is made up of the local authorities and councils throughout Ireland. These are responsible for delivering many of the essential services that we depend on every day.

The Politicians Office

As Politician's Offices are often small workplaces, you will need to undertake a variety or roles, acting as an advisor, a personal assistant, a researcher or a speechwriter as necessary.

Working for the EU

The EU Institutions need staff with the same range of skills and specialties as any government, but with the added demand for staff with language skills.

International Organisations

There are two types of international organisation, intergovernmental organisations, which are made up of member states and international nongovernmental organisations, which are NGO’s with an international reach. 

Planning

The planning sector in Ireland covers a range of areas such as urban and rural planning, environmental and heritage protection, transport and infrastructure, housing and community development, and spatial strategy and policy.