The Northern & Western Regional Assembly wishes to recruit a full-time permanent Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV), with initial assignment to the HR/Corporate/Finance team.

Closing date for Applications is Thursday 28th August 2025

The Role of the Assistant Staff Officer

The Assistant Staff Officer is a key frontline support position within the Assembly and is assigned to a service delivery area or to support a functional area as required. The Assistant Staff Officer will work under the direction and management of the Staff Officer or analogous grade, or another employee designated by the Director of the NWRA as appropriate. The role involves supporting managers and colleagues and working as part of a team in meeting work goals and objectives and delivering quality services to internal and external customers.

The Person

The Assistant Staff Officer role requires excellent administrative, interpersonal, communication and other particular skills and expertise depending on assignment and may also be required to deputise for a Staff Officer from time to time. The Assistant Staff Officer will be expected to use initiative and work to a high standard, and will be required to operate the Assembly’s existing and future IT systems as part of their work. The successful candidate will be expected to carry out their duties in a manner that enhances public trust and confidence and ensures impartial decision-making.

Salary

Salary is €35,613 to €54,911 p.a. (inclusive of Long Service Increment). The Local Government Superannuation Scheme will apply to this post.

Location

The Assembly Headquarters is located at The Square, Ballaghaderreen, County Roscommon

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Thursday 28th August 2025

Applications to be submitted to jobs@nwra.ie

Northern and Western Regional Assembly