COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

OASIS Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Avista is seeking a Communications Officer for Children’s Services in Limerick and Dublin with a national role. Office base in Limerick; pro‑rated salary for hours. 3rd level qualification required and 2+ years in a communications role, preferably in public/not‑for‑profit sectors.

Strong written/verbal skills, social media management, and driving licence essential. Applicants will support Avista’s values, deliver community‑based communications, and work with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3rd level qualification in Journalism, Communications or PR.
• 2+ years in a communications role, ideally public or not-for-profit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to tailor messages.
• Experience managing social media and digital content creation.
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications strategies and content.
• Manage social media platforms and digital content creation.
• Plan and coordinate events and campaigns across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders and ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Communications

PR

2+ years experience in communications

Social media management

Digital content creation

Irish driving licence

Education

3rd level qualification in Journalism/Communications/PR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

Skills and attributes

• Proficiency in English
• Communications
• PR
• 2+ years’ experience in a communications role
• ideally within the public or not-for-profit sector
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content creation
• Full clean manual Irish driving licence and access to own vehicle

Description

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.

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

CHILDREN’S SERVICES LIMERICK and DUBLIN, National Role

Office base in Limerick

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

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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.

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 withthe 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?

Supportive and innovative working environment .

Generous annual leave entitlement

Bike to work 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.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days