Staff Education, Training and Development Department (SETDD) Administration
We are seeking applications for the following permanent role:
Administration Grade III (Permanent Post) (28 hrs per week)
ABOUT:
St. Michaels House (SMH) provides services and support to people with disabilities, primarily with intellectual disabilities (ID) and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and their families and supporters in the greater Dublin area. Currently, we provide a range of services and supports to over 2300 service users, including 1366 children with complex needs. We employ over 1800 staff across a range of roles and grades; direct support workers, social care workers and leaders, persons in charge, nurses, doctors, managers, clinical staff, administration, ICT, transport, education and training and maintenance. (See www.smh.ie).
We would welcome hearing from you if you are a self-starter with a passion for excellence in the delivery of staff education and training and if you meet the following criteria:
Role Description:
The person appointed will assist with the coordination, development and effective operation/implementation of the administrative functions within a growing and expanding staff education, training and development environment. They will also take on limited receptionist duties within the Goatstown Head Office as required. Grade IIIs are normally assigned specific areas of responsibilities which may change as needs change.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination.
OR
- Level 5 qualification or equivalent
Essential Experience
- 2 years previous experience in administration
- Familiarity with databases including data collection and inputting
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent IT skills including strong proficiency in MS Word & Excel
- A proven ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines with particular attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexible and the ability to multi-task
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Excellent telephone and communication skills.
- An ability to be highly professional and confidential
- A proven ability to work on their own initiative, and as part of a team
- Diary management and experience in Minute taking
What we can offer:
- Opportunity to work in a modern, inclusive and friendly environment.
- Continuous education and career pathway development.
- Pension and Sick Pay Scheme.
- Work/Life balance (home-working 2 days per week).
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee wellbeing supports.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
Informal enquiries to Eoin Salley [email protected]
Salary Scale: Successful candidates will be paid in line with June 2026 HSE revised consolidated Clerical Officer Grade; point 1; 31,934 point 15; 49,416 LSI per annum based on working a 35-hour week or pro rata.
Applicants without public sector experience will be placed on point 1 of the pay scale.
Closing date for applications: 12h of June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be held on the week starting the 29th of June 2026
Please note that a six-month panel will be formed from this competition from which future vacancies may be filled.
St. Michaels House is an equal opportunities employer
Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify them.
