Graduate Opportunities 2026 Administrative Officer Specialist

The closing date for this vacancy is 13/10/2026, 15:00

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Job summary

The Administrative Officer (AO) is the main graduate recruitment grade for the Civil Service and provides successful candidates with the opportunity to progress to middle management. As an AO, you would have a crucial role in policy and strategy formulation across the spectrum of economic, financial, international, environmental and social issues. Those appointed will have the opportunity to effect real change in the Civil Service and help shape a changing Ireland. You will also have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the development and implementation of government policy over a period of time.

As the business, economic and social environment becomes more complex and demanding, there is an increasing need to ensure that a wider range of skills is available within Government Departments and Offices. publicjobs is looking for people with the potential to take on high level responsibilities in the management of public services and the analysis of public policy issues, and who possess particular qualifications, skills and capability in the following areas:

• 1: Energy, Environment and Climate
• 2: Finance Policy
• 3: Health Policy Analyst
• 4: Human Resources

Main Duties of the Job

Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for details of the main duties and specific eligibility requirements for each specialist role.

Information about the organisation

The Civil Service is a large, complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. It has a diverse set of responsibilities, and its Civil Servants make a vital contribution to Irish life, from carrying out the work of Government to delivering frontline public services.

Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.

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