Administrative Officer - Closing Date Monday, 15th June 2026

Limerick City and County Council invites applications from suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for inclusion on a panel from which temporary and permanent vacancies for Administrative Officer may be filled throughout the lifetime of the panel.

The position of Administrative Officer is a management grade within the Council. An Administrative Officer is responsible for organisation and management of all aspects of a section or sections including staff. Duties may also include representing the Department or Council on various committees and contributing through the business planning process to the formulation of policy. The person selected will possess an in-depth knowledge and experience in the policy and strategic issues and responsibilities of Limerick City and County Council. Knowledge of the strategic direction and initiatives of the Council will also be required. 

The person appointed will have excellent interpersonal /communication, negotiating and decision-making skills. The post holder will be directly accountable for the work of the staff reporting to them. The Administrative Officer will be expected to work closely with colleagues to ensure that the activities of the Council are effectively coordinated and delivered. 

The positions are in various sections of the organisation; the duties will vary depending on assignment.

Salary
€60,611 - €78,795 per annum.
Annual Leave
30 days annual leave.
Hours of Work
The working hours at present provide for a five day, thirty five hours working week, hours may vary from time to time.
Application Process

Completed application forms must be e-mailed to recruitment@limerick.ie no later than Monday, 15th June 2026.

An official application form must be completed in full by the closing date for the competition.  Please note that amendments to the application form will not be accepted after the closing date.  CV’s will not be accepted in lieu of an application form.

Please send your application from an e-mail address that you will review regularly as communication during the assessment/selection period will only be through that e-mail address.  Please also ensure that you regularly review your spam/junk email folder as occasionally your email service provider may direct emails to that folder. 

Application Form
Briefing Document