Opportunities For Finance Graduates in the Civil Service
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.
As the business, economic and social environment becomes more complex and demanding, there is an increasing need to ensure that a wider range of skills is available within Government Departments and Offices. publicjobs is looking for people with the potential to take on high level responsibilities in the management of public services and the analysis of public policy issues, and who possess particular qualifications, skills and capability in the following areas:
1: Energy, Environment and Climate
2: Finance Policy
3: Health Policy Analyst
4: Human Resources
Closing Date: 3pm, Tuesday 13th October 2026
Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements.
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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.
As the business, economic and social environment becomes more complex and demanding, there is an increasing need to ensure that a wider range of skills is available within Government Departments and Offices. publicjobs is looking for people with the potential to take on high level responsibilities in the management of public services and the analysis of public policy issues, and who possess particular qualifications, skills and capability in the following areas:
1: Energy, Environment and Climate
2: Finance Policy
3: Health Policy Analyst
4: Human Resources
Closing Date: 3pm, Tuesday 13th October 2026
Please see the Candidate Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements.
publicjobs
Civil services +5
About us
publicjobs is the centralised provider of recruitment, assessment, and selection services for the civil and public service.
