⚠️ Confined Competition — Internal Applicants Only: This campaign is restricted to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 organisations, and other statutory health agencies under WRC Agreement 161867. Please review the eligibility section of the Job Specification before applying.
Assistant Staff Officer — National Ambulance Service, HSE Mid West (Limerick)
A permanent, wholetime Assistant Staff Officer vacancy has arisen within the National Ambulance Service at Ambulance Headquarters, Dooradoyle, Limerick. This Grade IV role offers an opportunity for an experienced administrative professional to contribute to the effective operational and administrative management of one of Ireland’s most critical frontline services. This confined competition is open to eligible HSE and statutory health sector employees only.
Role Overview
The Assistant Staff Officer will provide high-quality administrative and clerical support within the National Ambulance Service, HSE Mid West. Operating at Grade IV level, the postholder will play a key role in supporting day-to-day service delivery, contributing to administrative efficiency, and ensuring accurate record management within a busy ambulance operations environment.
Key Responsibilities
Full details of duties and responsibilities are outlined in the Job Specification, available to download below. Typical Grade IV responsibilities in this setting include:
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to the management team within the National Ambulance Service.
- Maintaining accurate records, files, and databases in accordance with HSE policies and data protection requirements.
- Drafting and processing correspondence, reports, and documentation to a high standard.
- Coordinating information flow between internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Supporting operational and HR-related administrative functions as required.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of administrative systems and processes.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Job Specification for this confined competition. This includes service in an eligible grade within the HSE, TUSLA, a Section 38 organisation, or another statutory health agency. Full eligibility requirements, essential and desirable competencies, and person specification details are contained in the Job Specification document available below.
Salary
€36,470 – €56,018 per annum (HSE Assistant Staff Officer / Grade IV Clerical scale, 12-point scale, plus LSIs where applicable). Pay is based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 June 2026. Long Service Increments (LSIs) are payable beyond the maximum of the standard scale subject to eligibility.
Location
Ambulance Headquarters, St Nessans Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick, V94 DX26. The National Ambulance Service Mid West region serves County Limerick and the broader HSE Mid West area, which encompasses Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. This is a frontline support location at the heart of emergency medical operations for the region.
Contract Type
Permanent Wholetime.
Application Details
Reference: NASIVBSUMW
Completed application forms must be submitted by email to nashr@hse.ie no later than 15:00 on Monday, 22nd June 2026.
The application form and full Job Specification are available to download below:
- NASIVBSUMW Application Form (DOC, 42KB)
- NASIVBSUMW Job Specification / Campaign Information (PDF, 288KB, 2 pages)
Proposed Interview Date: 6 July 2026.
For informal enquiries, please contact: Diane Forde, Business Manager — diane.getlevog@hse.ie | 086 058 7554.
