North Leinster Citizens Information Service is currently seeking to recruit a temporary, part-time Information Officer for its Kildare Service Area- Maynooth CIC, primarily based in Athy. This is a 12-month temporary contract, subject to the availability of funding with an expected end date of 30th October 2025.

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. 

This is a temporary position, subject to completion of a 6 month probationary period 

• Full Time Salary Scale: €29,821 - €45,498 including 2 x LSIs, long serving increments (pro rata for part-time staff) 

• Annual Leave Entitlement: 23 days – 25 days (after 5 years’ service) pro rata for part-time staff. 

• Incremental Credit: It is expected, that all new entrants to North Leinster Citizens Information Service will be appointed at point one of the salary scale. However, North Leinster Citizens Information Service operates an incremental credit process for appointments higher than point one. This process is applicable to new entrants into North Leinster Citizens Information Service. 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 or not to award an incremental credit is a decision made by the Board and is subject to the availability of funding.