Information Officer (Temporary Part-Time, Liberties CIC, Dublin 8)

Citizens Information Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,672 - 52,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 23–25 days

Long serving increments (LSIs)

Job summary

South Dublin Citizens Information Service is recruiting a temporary, part‑time Information Officer for its Liberties CIC on Usher Street, Dublin 8. The position is a Specific Purpose contract commencing in September 2026, with 17.5 hours per week.

The role involves direct delivery of information, advice, advocacy and referrals, plus liaison with statutory and voluntary service providers. Applicants should have a Leaving Certificate or equivalent, with a higher‑level qualification in a relevant

Qualifications

• Direct delivery of information, advice, advocacy and referrals.
• Liaison with statutory and voluntary service providers.
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required; higher qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct delivery of information, advice, advocacy and referrals to clients.
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary service providers to support clients.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

IT skills

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Higher-level qualification in relevant field

Job description

Information Officer

Temporary Specific Purpose, Part Time, 17.5 hours per week, South Dublin CIS

South Dublin Citizens Information Service is currently seeking to recruit a temporary, Part Time Information Officer for its Liberties CIC on Usher Street, Dublin 8.

Key tasks for the post include the direct delivery of information, advice, advocacy and referral services, and liaison with other service providers, both statutory and voluntary.

Excellent communication skills, a good level of research and IT skills, and a Leaving Certificate and/or equivalent of education are required. Ideally, applicants will also hold a higher-level qualification in relevant field of study, (e.g. social policy, human rights, social work/social care practice, legal qualification etc.), and / or substantial previous work experience in a busy information/advice/advocacy environment.

• Temporary Post: This is a temporary (specified purpose) position of at least one year duration commencing in September 2026, subject to completion of a six-month probationary period.
• Full Time Salary Scale: €34,672 - €52,900 including 2 x LSIs, long serving increments (pro rata for part-time staff).
• Annual leave entitlement: 23 – 25 days (after 5 years’ service)
• Pension: There is a pension scheme in place where 5% is contributed by the employee and 7% by the employer. Membership of the pension scheme is mandatory.
• Incremental Credit: It is expected that all new entrants to South Dublin Citizens Information Service will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, Dublin South CIS operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into South Dublin CIS. Incremental credit criteria, based on the competencies for the role, are assessed against employment history as laid out in the application form only. A request for incremental credit from a successful candidate must be made within the first 3 months of employment. The decision on whether to award an incremental credit or not is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding.

Applications must be made on the relevant application form and sent to:

[e-mail]

Closing date: 11am on Tuesday 28th July 2026

(late applications will not be accepted).

A detailed job description and application form together with further information on CIS can be accessed below:

Download the Application Form (docx)

Download the Candidate Pack (pdf)

For Details On How Your Personal Data Will Be Used As Part Of This Process Our Data Protection Notice For Job Applicants Is Available At Citizen Information Board Data Protection

South Dublin Citizens Information Service is an equal opportunities employer.

Citizens Information Services are funded and supported by the Citizens Information Board