Administrative Officer Grade IV

Saint John of God Community Services, Clg; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Annual increments

Comprehensive induction training

28 days annual leave pro rata

Paid sick leave

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Opportunities for career progression

Public Pension Scheme

Group Health Insurance Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Saint John of God Community Services, Clg is seeking an Administrative Officer - Grade IV at Lucena Clinic, Rathgar, Dublin. The role provides reception, secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and Out-Patient teams within CAMHS.

You will work in a busy medical environment, handling data entry, telephone duties and confidential records with discretion. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with a salary on the Consolidated HSE Pay Scale, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception, secretarial and administrative support to Consultants and Out-Patient teams.

Skills

Reception experience

Telephone handling

Data entry

Typing (audiotyping)

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Location: 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.

Position

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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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.

Why work for us?

• 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

Reference: LUC-AUG-

St John of God Community Services are equal opportunities employers.

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