Administrative Officer Grade IV

Job DescriptionLocation: Lucena Clinic, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Initial Bases: Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6 Lucena Clinic provides a comprehensive Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for young people presenting with moderate to severe mental health disorders, to defined catchment areas, with an under 18 population of 172,585, residing in South Dublin City and County plus North and West County Wicklow. Clinical Teams are based throughout the catchment area operating clinics in Tallaght, Rathgar, Dun Laoghaire, Bray, Wicklow town and Arklow. In addition to community CAMHS, Lucena Clinic is developing several specialist services at this time, including eating disorder services, crisis intervention, and day hospital services.

In line with the National Model of Care for Early intervention in psychosis, Lucena CAMHS are now developing the first EIPS service within CAMHS. Administrative Officer - Grade IV (Permanent Full Time) Lucena Clinic, Rathgar Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions to provide reception, secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and Out-Patient teams. The successful candidate will: Have a recognised, relevant and validated qualification(s); Demonstrate a MINIMUM of 5 years' current administrative experience.

Experience in a medical or similar setting would be an advantage. Demonstrate excellent typing skills (audiotyping), data entry, proficiency in Microsoft Office. Demonstrate telephone and reception experience.

Have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Have proven ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines. Display absolute discretion and confidentiality.

Have a full Driving Licence and access to own means of transport essential. Provide administrative cover in other services within St. John of God Community Mental Health Services when the need arises.

Remuneration Salary Grade 0558 Grade IV (Clerical) on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale €36,470 - €56,018 per annum Initial location The initial location of this role is Lucena Clinic, Rathgar . However, you may be required, from time to time, to work at SJOG CS's other places of business or/and the premises of such associated s companies or organisations as SJOG CS may require. You will be given as much notice of any such change of place of work as is reasonably practicable.

Application Process: The selection process for this competition will compromise several elements to select successful candidates for the position. These may include the following: Shortlisting based in the information contained within your application. An online video interview.

Competitive competency-based interview. Presentation A panel may be formed from this competition from which current and future permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies may be filled over the next 12 months. If your application contains gaps of employment within in your CV, please be advised that under HIQA, TUSLA and CORU regulations we are required to have explanatory information for these time periods.

These must be provided with your application. Why work for us? St John of God offers a range of benefits to staff including the following: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual Increments Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/ professional development 28 days annual leave pro rata Paid sick leave Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Opportunities for career progression Public Pension Scheme Group Health Insurance Scheme through VHI Group HSF Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Closing Date: Friday 11 th September 2026 at 12 noon Informal inquiries to Laura McGrath, Support Services Officer, at or Job description available on request.

Reference: LUC-AUG-2026-01 St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers. By applying for this position you are giving Saint John of God Community Services consent to have your personal data stored which will be retained for the purpose of this competition only. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page.

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