Temporary Clerical Officer in the Civil and Public Service 2027 Nationwide
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €31,934–€49,416 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 19 Nov 2026
About the Role
The Civil and Public Service are recruiting for Temporary Clerical Officers (TCOs). TCOs provide customer-facing services to the public either in person, over the phone and/or online, alongside administrative office duties.
Reporting to an Executive Officer or Higher Executive Officer, TCOs will:
- Communicate with and provide front-line services to the public/customers, responding to queries and providing information face-to-face on public counters, by telephone and email;
- Use Information Technology daily, including MS Office applications (Word and Excel), databases, email and internet;
- Support line-managers and colleagues, working as part of a team to deliver services;
- Provide the highest quality standards in customer service;
- Approach work in a careful and methodical manner, displaying accuracy at all times;
- Maintain high-quality records in a thorough and organised manner;
- Check all work thoroughly to ensure it is completed to a high standard;
- Carry out general clerical work such as routine accounts, filing, photocopying, answering/making telephone calls, dealing with emails, and reception desk duties under supervision.
Requirements
Applicants should be enthusiastic about learning new skills, confident in communicating, and motivated to provide a quality public service. Specific eligibility requirements are detailed in the Role Information Booklet.
Details
Location: Wicklow
Sector: Public Sector
Salary: Indicative HSE Clerical Officer Grade national pay scale (effective June 2026): €31,934–€49,416 per year
Contract type: Temporary
Closing date for applications: 19 November 2026
How to Apply
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Please see the Role Information Booklet for full details and how to apply. Recruitment for this role is managed by publicjobs.ie.
Frequently asked
- What are the main duties of a Temporary Clerical Officer?
- Duties include providing front-line customer service to the public in person, by phone, or email; using IT daily (MS Office, databases, email); supporting team delivery of services; maintaining accurate records; and performing general clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, and reception duties under supervision.
- Where is this Temporary Clerical Officer role based?
- This role is based in Wicklow.
- What is the indicative salary for this role?
- The indicative salary is the HSE Clerical Officer Grade national pay scale (effective June 2026): €31,934–€49,416 per year.
- How do I apply for this Temporary Clerical Officer position?
- Applications must be submitted via the Role Information Booklet, which provides full details on how to apply. Recruitment is managed by publicjobs.ie.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- The closing date for applications is 19 November 2026.