Graduate Opportunities Administrative Officer General 2025

Job title: Graduate Opportunities Administrative Officer General 2025Employer: Civil ServiceLocation: DublinClosing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 3rd November 2025Salary: Starting at €40,268About the Employer:publicjobs is the centralised independent recruitment provider for the Civil and Public Service and will conduct the selection process for this competition. publicjobs and employing Departments/ Offices will run this competition in compliance with the Code of Practice for appointment to positions in the civil service and public service, prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and available on www.cpsa.ie.About the Role:The Administrative Officer (AO) is the main graduate recruitment grade for the Civil Service and provides successful candidates with the opportunity to progress to middle management. As an AO, you would have a crucial role in policy and strategy formulation across the spectrum of economic, financial, international, environmental and social issues. Those appointed will have the opportunity to effect real change in the Civil Service and help shape a changing Ireland. You will also have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the development and implementation of government policy over a period of time. Assignments may also be made to support functions e.g. Facilities Management and Corporate Affairs.About You:To apply you must have a first or second class primary honours degree (at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications), or, a first or second class higher diploma (at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) and a primary degree (at least Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications), or, A Masters degree (at Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications). Consideration may be given to relevant qualifications as deemed equivalent by publicjobs. In addition to having achieved a high standard of education, and demonstrating the required capabilities for this role, effective AO candidates should demonstrate:• excellent communication (oral and written), presentation and interpersonal skills• the capacity to carry out research, analysis and problem solving• experience of effective team-working and the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary environment • the capacity to develop leadership capability and lead in your area of expertise• the capacity to show initiative while working with minimal supervision• evidence of working on projects and producing results within specified deadlines.The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 3rd November, 2025.We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.