Job Description
Wexford County Council invites applicants for the following post:
Staff Officer
Staff Officer is a supervisory position within Wexford County Council with responsibility for the administration and management of a work area, section or team and/or a specific programme or scheme. This may include budget management.
They will be responsible for the supervision of staff up to Assistant Staff Officer and analogous.
They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Council, assisting with the implementation of work programmes to achieve goals, targets and standards set out in Departmental and Team Development Plans.
The Staff Officer plays an important part in leading a section or department, ensuring the effective delivery of services across a wide range of council activities. This is a dynamic position that combines operational leadership, team management, and high-quality administrative delivery, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in the community.
Applicants should ensure that they read the Candidate Information Booklet below prior to completing an application.
Closing Date: 23rd July 2026
Please note all applications for the above post must be submitted via the online recruitment portal. Printed hard copies or emailed copies will not be accepted.
Important notes regarding the online recruitment portal:
Please ensure that you are happy with your application, and all necessary documentation has been attached, before you submit it. Once submitted, an application cannot be amended in any way.
If you withdraw or delete an application, you cannot apply for that job again.
Please ensure that you begin the application process sufficiently in advance of the deadline to allow for any potential technical issues to be resolved via support tickets. County Council staff can only provide very limited technical support. All other issues have to be resolved via Jobtrain’s support system.
Selection for all posts will be by means of interview and candidates may be shortlisted based on applications submitted. Panels may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled.
Wexford County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer