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Senior Policy Officer (HEO)
The role of Senior Policy Officer is a key role in the OCO’s Policy Unit, and the successful candidate will play an important role in the development of high quality, authoritative contributions on legislation and public policy affecting children and young people under 18 years living in Ireland.
Closing Date: 2nd September 2025 at 12pm
How to Apply:
1. Download the job information booklet below:
Job Information booklet (Download)
2. Provide a fully completed application form, via the online application portal below.
Policy Officer (EO)
The role of Policy Officer is a key role in the OCO’s Policy Unit, and the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the policy team to produce high quality, authoritative contributions on legislation and public policy affecting children and young people under 18 years living in Ireland.
Closing Date: 2nd September 2025 at 12pm
How to Apply:
1. Download the job information booklet below:
Job Information booklet (Download)
2. Provide a fully completed application form, via the online application portal below.
Corporate Services Admin Officer – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
The OCO is seeking to recruit a Corporate Services Project Administration Officer who will work with the Corporate Services team to support governance, finance, compliance, HR and ICT functions.
The Corporate Services Project Administration Officer role was created in 2021 to reflect the growth of the OCO and to meet the increased demand for support in these areas. This role is now being restructured to further assist the areas of governance, compliance and procurement.
The Corporate Services Project Administration Officer will report to and support the role of the Corporate Services Senior Projects & Compliance Manager (HEO). This role does however have a cross unit remit and will provide support on cross functional projects managed by the Finance & Compliance Manager, the HR & Facilities Manager and the ICT Manager.
Closing Date: 9th September 2025 at 12pm
How to apply:
1. Download the job information booklet below:
Job Information booklet (Download)
2.Upload a fully completed application form to the portal by before 12 noon exactly.
Applications will not be accepted after this time.
3 year FTC Procurement Officer (EO)
The OCO is seeking to recruit a Procurement Officer who will support all Units across the OCO and will liaise with different roles and grades in the OCO.
The successful candidate will be a member of the OCO Corporate Services Unit, will report to the Corporate Services Senior Projects and Compliance Manager/ Finance and Compliance Manager. This role will be based at our Offices in Dublin 1.
The Procurement Officer will be responsible for executing and coordinating efforts and procurement projects across the OCO, ensuring timely execution, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and continuous improvement of processes. The position will be the primary point of contact within the OCO in relation to all operational matters for all procurement and requires a hands-on solution focused person.
Closing Date: 11th September 2025 at 12pm
How to apply:
1. Download the job information booklet below:
Job Information booklet (Download)
2. Upload a fully completed application form to the portal by before 12 noon exactly.
Applications will not be accepted after this time.
FTC Finance Officer (EO)
The OCO is seeking to recruit, on a fixed term basis, a Finance Officer who will assist the Finance and Compliance Manager in ensuring the efficient running of the finance section and effective compliance with our statutory obligations.
The OCO invites applications from interested candidates for the position of Finance Officer. The successful candidate will be a member of the OCO Corporate Services Units and will report to the Finance & Compliance Manager.
Closing Date: 8th September 2025 at 12pm
How to apply:
1. Download the job information booklet below:
Job Information booklet (Download)
2. Upload an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining their interest in the role, to the portal by before 12 noon exactly.
Applications will not be accepted after this time.
Applications would be welcome from persons with disabilities who meet the job requirements. It is the policy of the Ombudsman for Children’s Office to ensure that recruitment and selection activity is carried out in accordance with our principles of fairness, equality and merit-based selection. We will ensure that all applications are fully considered on the basis of abilities, qualifications, and suitability for the work in question.
We are also happy to make all reasonable efforts to accommodate any requirements for special needs which applicants might have in order to enable applicants to participate fully and fairly in the selection process.
If you are shortlisted for interview or other selection tests, we will ask you to let us know of any specific requirements you have related to any disability.
