Childcare Development Officer Position

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee has a vacancy for the following: Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover (July to December 2026) The person appointed will have:

• A minimum qualification at Level 8 in Early Childhood Care and Education or relevant discipline
• Comprehensive knowledge of all Government funding schemes, including ECCE, NCS, Core Funding programmes rules, and the HIVE.
• A comprehensive understanding of the early childhood, care, and education sector, childminding, current childcare legislation, and government policy.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working in the sector preferably to include a support/mentoring or leadership role.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Self-motivation and possess the ability to work on own initiative.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience in preparing reports and correspondence.
• Strong IT ability including experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Use of a car and full driving license

Potential applicants are advised to review the full'Role Profile'(available here ) for this position prior to submitting an application.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience atLocal Authority Grade 5 Point 1.

To Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send a letter of application and completed application form (available here ) to before5pm on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.

Candidates will be short listed based on information supplied. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place week beginning8th June.

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee may develop a panel of qualifying candidates for any future vacancies.

Kilkenny County Childcare Committee is an equal opportunities employer.