Administrative Officer Specialists

Administrative Officer Specialist in the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

The mission of the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (DETE) is to deliver opportunity and prosperity for all by driving a competitive, resilient and sustainable economy that supports enterprise, tourism, and employment across all of Ireland’s regions. The Department works to create the conditions for sustainable enterprise growth and investment, high-quality jobs and workplaces, fair and competitive markets and innovation. The work of the Department strengthens Ireland’s EU and global ties, extending Ireland’s business and trade in a responsible, fair and sustainable manner.

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. In DETE, AOs play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing national and EU-level policies that support enterprise, trade, innovation, employment rights, and economic development. They contribute to policy development, legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement, and strategic analysis across a wide range of divisions.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Monday, 26th January 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.