⚠️ Internal Competition Only: This position is open exclusively to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, and other statutory health bodies under WRC Agreement 161867. External applications will not be accepted.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is recruiting for the permanent post of Staff Officer (Grade V) within the National Environmental Health Service (NEHS). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HSE administrative professionals to take on a meaningful coordination and management support role within a nationally operating service, with vacancies available across six locations in Ireland.
About the Role
The National Environmental Health Service (NEHS) is a nationally structured service responsible for the protection of public health through environmental health regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The Staff Officer (Grade V) plays a key administrative and operational support role within the NEHS, contributing to the effective management of the service at a regional level. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a high standard of administrative coordination in support of NEHS objectives.
Key Responsibilities
The following responsibilities are based on standard Grade V Staff Officer duties within the HSE. Full details are available in the Job Specification document (see Application Details below).
- Manage and supervise administrative staff, ensuring effective delivery of office functions and service objectives.
- Coordinate and oversee administrative workflows, record management, and reporting requirements across the team.
- Provide high-quality administrative support to senior management, including preparing reports, correspondence, and briefing materials.
- Monitor service delivery against targets and contribute to quality improvement and operational planning processes.
- Handle queries from internal and external stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate records and data management in line with HSE policies and data protection requirements.
- Support HR administrative functions within the team, including attendance management and roster coordination.
- Contribute to projects, policy implementation, and change management initiatives as required by NEHS management.
- Ensure compliance with HSE financial procedures and administrative protocols.
Requirements
The following requirements are based on standard Grade V Staff Officer criteria within the HSE. Full eligibility details are set out in the Job Specification (NRS15415).
- Hold a relevant third-level qualification, or have substantial experience at Grade IV (or equivalent) within the HSE or a related health agency.
- Demonstrate a strong track record of administrative and supervisory experience in a health service or public sector environment.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE information systems.
- Knowledge of and commitment to HSE values, policies, and procedures.
- Must meet the eligibility requirements under WRC Agreement 161867 (see competition type above).
Salary
€52,758 – €59,245 per annum (HSE Grade V Clerical scale, 5-point standard scale, plus 2 Long Service Increments of €61,174 and €63,110). Based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026 (DoH Circular 2/2026). Salary is pro-rata for part-time posts.
Locations
There are currently six permanent wholetime vacancies across the National Environmental Health Service at the following locations:
- Galway — HSE, Galway Business Park, Dangan, Co. Galway
- Donegal — HSE, St Conal’s Hospital Campus, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (F92FW6Y)
- Wexford — HSE, Larkin House, Larkin’s Cross, Barntown, Co. Wexford
- Meath — HSE, Navan, Co. Meath
- Kildare/West Wicklow — HSE, The Crossings, Naas, Co. Kildare
- Louth — HSE, Unit 1.02, First Floor, Southgate, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth
A supplementary panel will also be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration across the National Environmental Health Service.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime, Permanent Part-time, Specified Purpose Wholetime, and Specified Purpose Part-time posts are available. Salary is pro-rata for part-time and worksharing arrangements.
Application Details
Reference: NRS15415
Applications must be submitted by email only to applyadmin@hse.ie using the subject line: NRS15415 Grade V Staff Officer.
You will receive an acknowledgement within 2 working days of submission. If no response is received within 5 working days, contact the National Recruitment Service at applyadmin@hse.ie to confirm receipt.
Before applying, please download, save, and read all campaign documents listed below. The Job Specification should be read carefully before completing the Application Form.
- Job Specification — NRS15415 (DOC, 62KB)
- Application Form — NRS15415 (DOC, 80KB)
- Additional Campaign Information — NRS15415 (DOC, 81KB)
Informal Enquiries
Ruairí Farrelly, HR Officer, National Environmental Health Service
Email: ruairi.farrelly1@hse.ie
Telephone: +353 (01) 795 6956
