Job Overview
The Grade VI Suicide Development Officer Waterford role offers an opportunity to lead and support suicide prevention initiatives across HSE Dublin and South East. Based in the Regional Suicide Resource Office at Waterford Residential Care Centre, St Patrick’s Hospital, this permanent whole-time position plays a vital role in strengthening community capacity and delivering impactful training programmes.
This position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is ideal for experienced professionals in community, health, or social care settings who are committed to advancing mental health and suicide prevention strategies at a regional level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the implementation of regional suicide prevention strategies and initiatives
- Develop and deliver training programmes in mental health, community development, public health, and health promotion
- Work collaboratively across community, voluntary, and public sector stakeholders
- Support community-led responses to social issues affecting vulnerable and marginalised groups
- Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the Regional Suicide Resource Office
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme outcomes and regional initiatives
- Promote cross-sectoral engagement to enhance suicide prevention awareness and impact
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant experience in community, health, or social care settings
- Proven experience working with marginalised groups and building community capacity
- Demonstrated experience facilitating training and delivering structured programmes
- Strong cross-sectoral collaboration skills with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate community-based initiatives
- Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
- Relevant third-level qualification in health, social care, public health, community development, or related discipline
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Grade VI Salary Scale (0574) in line with HSE Consolidated Pay Scales
- Permanent Wholetime Contract
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in accordance with HSE policies
- Access to structured training and professional development opportunities
- Standard public service working hours
Location & Employer Information
This role is based in Waterford Residential Care Centre, St Patrick’s Hospital, Waterford, within HSE Dublin and South East, covering Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford, and Wexford.
As this is an HSE position, the hiring organisation is the Health Service Executive, Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare system. The successful candidate will contribute to regional mental health and suicide prevention services across the Dublin and South East health region.
Application Details
Reference: SE26GVIMH
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
- Apply online via Rezoomo: Apply Here
- CVs are not accepted. Applications must be submitted through the official Rezoomo link.
Informal Enquiries:
Sarah Hearne
Acting Service Manager / Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention
Phone: 051 874013
Email: sarah.hearne@hse.ie
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Grade VI positions from which current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Last Day to Apply: 10 April 2026 at 12:00 PM
