COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Avista; Limerick; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Career Progression Opps

Comprehensive Pension Scheme

Supportive and innovative working envt

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay

Job summary

Avista invites applications for a Communications Officer within Children’s Services in Limerick and Dublin. Office base in Limerick.

The role is a specific purpose contract (12 months, 35 hours per week) with a salary of €52,757 - €63,110, subject to experience and pro-rated for hours. Essential qualifications include a 3rd level qualification in journalism/communications/PR and 2+ years in a comms role, plus strong writing, social media, and event-planning skills.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Journalism, Communications or PR.
• 2+ years’ experience in a communications role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing social media and digital content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic design/editing tools (Canva or Adobe).
• Experience in Event management and planning.
• Full clean Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in English.

Skills

Communication skills

Social media management

Content creation

Event planning

English proficiency

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/PR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Content management systems

Job description

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Why work with us?

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

CHILDREN’S SERVICES LIMERICK and DUBLIN, National Role

Office base in Limerick

SPECIFIC PURPOSE CONTRACT (12 months, 35 Hours Per Week).

Salary: €52,757 - €63,110 LSIs* (lsi)

• Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience and pro-rated for hours of work.

Essential:

• 3rd level qualification in relevant field e.g. Journalism, Communications, PR.
• 2+ years’ experience in a communications role, ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to tailor messages to different audiences and platforms.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic design/editing tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
• Experience in Event management and planning
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Desirable:

• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders .
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation in developing communication strategies and content.
• Experience with project management of inter-departmental projects, campaigns and events.
• Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on own initiative and the capacity to manage change
• Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Closing date for receipt of applications 29thSeptember 2026.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

“A panel may be formed from which current and future Full Time, Part Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.”

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.