8257
Civil Service
https://www.gov.ie/ga/
Full-Time
21/08/2026
Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Nationwide
Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow
17/09/2026, 15:00
Higher Executive Officer Irish
Permanent
Accessibility Information: We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Please see our Statement on Accessibility
Please note that the language you choose to begin your application with cannot be changed once the "Apply" button is selected. If your application form is in English, your communications will be in English.
To submit your application through Irish and receive communications in Irish, please ensure you are on the Irish language version of our website www.publicjobs.ie/ga before you access the vacancy you wish to apply for, and click "Déan iarratas" to apply.
The Civil Service is now recruiting for suitably qualified and committed individuals to take up the role of Higher Executive Officer (HEO) with fluency in Irish. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.
HEOs with fluency in Irish are experienced middle managers who play a critical role in leading teams, managing delivery and supporting departmental and cross‑government priorities, with the ability to carry out all their assigned duties through the Irish language. Reporting to an Assistant Principal Officer, HEOs play a key role in implementing policy and strategy and in delivering a world class service to the State and to the people of Ireland.
Vacancies currently exist in Donegal, Dublin and Galway.
The successful candidates will have:
Candidates must complete all stages of the application and selection process through the Irish language. Candidates who fail to do this will receive no further consideration.
To submit your application through Irish, please ensure you are on the Irish language version of our website before you access the vacancy you wish to apply for, and click "Déan iarratas" to apply. Please note that the language you choose to begin your application with cannot be changed once the "Apply" button is selected. You can access the Irish version of the competition through the following link: Ardoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin (Líofacht sa Ghaeilge) sa Státseirbhís 2026 - poistphoiblí
The type of responsibilities and tasks required of the successful candidate(s) at HEO level will vary across Civil Service organisations.
Please see the Role Information Booklet for full details of the role including specific eligibility requirements.
The Civil Service is a large complex organisation employing over 50,000 people in approximately 40 Government Departments and offices and a range of other bodies. Every day the Civil Service makes a vital contribution to Irish life.
Currently a number of vacancies exist in Donegal, Dublin and Galway. Additional vacancies may also be filled during the lifetime of this panel in the locations above or in other locations where HEOs with fluency in Irish are required.
This vacancy is closed to applications.
