Vacancies: Administrative Officer and Post Primary Diocesan Advisor

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Administrative Officer

TU Dublin’s Pastoral Care & Chaplaincy Services (PCCS) is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide high-quality administrative, operational and digital support across our chaplaincy services. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines administration, event coordination, systems management within a values-driven environment.

Reporting to the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of PCCS services across TU Dublin’s campuses in Dublin City, Tallaght and Blanchardstown.

This is a full time, fixed term contract running until April 2027, with the possibility of extension.

About the Role

As Administrative Officer, you will be the backbone of the PCCS team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of services that support the wellbeing, pastoral care and community engagement of students and staff.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator through the provision of administrative, project coordination and financial administration support, while also serving as a welcoming and professional first point of contact for students, staff and visitors engaging with PCCS.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administration & Operational Support: Provide administrative and operational support to the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator and PCCS team, including records management, correspondence, onboarding and day-to-day service administration.
  • Digital Support: Maintain PCCS administrative systems, records, website and digital communications, including support for the Calamari system, reporting and social media activity.
  • Financial Administration: Support the administration of PCCS budgets and funding streams. Process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and payments in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Meetings & Events Coordination: Coordinate meetings, events, projects and logistics, including the preparation of agendas, minutes and supporting documentation.
  • Communication: Act as a key point of contact, liaising with students and staff while supporting communications, reports and publications.
  • Student Support: Provide a welcoming, professional and empathetic service to students, supporting the delivery of student-centred initiatives and programmes.

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, approachable and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a busy environment. In addition to this they will have:

  • Minimum one year’s administrative experience.
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
  • Experience using databases, digital systems and online platforms.
  • Familiarity with website administration, social media platforms and digital communications tools.
  • An understanding of the role of chaplaincy, pastoral care or student support services within an educational setting (desirable)

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and supportive university community. You will contribute to work that has a meaningful impact on the student experience while developing a broad range of administrative, communications and project coordination skills within one of Ireland’s leading universities.

If you believe you have the skills to carry out this role, please email an updated copy of your CV & Cover Letter to Sinéad at sinead.elebert@dublindiocese.ie.

Post Primary Diocesan Advisor

The Diocesan Advisor, reporting to the Episcopal Vicar for Education, supports religious education (RE) in post-primary schools.  This work involves liaising and working with school principals, teachers, chaplains and Diocesan Agencies and dealing with any queries/problems while keeping the Episcopal Vicar informed of issues that arise at post-primary level.

This is a Fixed Term contract that will run from 1st September 2026 – 31st August 2027.

The working year is 4 days per week from 1 September 2026 to the 31 August of the following year.  The working day is the same as the school day for post-primary schools.  Flexibility regarding working hours is required as there may be occasions for evening, night-time, and weekend meetings.

The Diocesan Advisor is required to have a full Irish driving licence and his/her own car.  Travel to and from schools is the responsibility of the Diocesan Advisor.  Travel expenses are paid in accordance with the Diocesan travel policy.

About the Education Secretariat

The Education Secretariat is a support and advisory service to Boards of Management of schools by:

  • Training boards of managements
  • Promoting and monitoring religious education at primary and post-primary levels
  • Providing in-service training in the teaching of religious education for principals and teachers
  • Providing religious education resources to schools

About the Role

The Diocesan Advisor supports religious education and faith formation in post primary schools through:

  • Promote and support high-quality Religious Education through policy development, best practice guidance, and effective curriculum planning.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, teachers, chaplains, trustees, and education stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular school visits to provide guidance, support, and encouragement to Religious Education teams.
  • Coordinate and deliver professional development, training, and support programmes for Religious Education personnel.
  • Develop, review, and recommend Religious Education resources and teaching materials.
  • Produce and distribute Religious Education communications and updates for teachers and chaplains.
  • Foster collaboration between schools, parishes, families, and diocesan services to support faith development and religious education.

Requirements of the Role

In order to succeed in this role, the candidate will:

  • Have a Post-primary Degree in Education. A Master’s Degree in Education is desirable.
  • Be registered as a current member of the Teaching Council of Ireland.
  • Have the ability to work as part of a team and work collaboratively with others.
  • Have a full driver’s licence and the use of a car.
  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to deal with sensitive situations.
  • Have excellent organisational skills with up-to-date IT skills.

Applications:

Candidates should make their application for this role by submitting a curriculum vitae and covering letter stating clearly how the requirements set out above are met.

Applications should be made by email to Sinead Elebert, HR Generalist, at sinead.elebert@dublindiocese.ie

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and therefore encourage interested candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

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