Careers in local government
More than 30,000 people work in local government in Ireland, providing a wide range of public services all over the country.
Working in local government gives you the chance to make a difference for your county, community and country. Wherever you work in local government, you can be sure your work will have a real impact.
Interested in working in a local authority?
There are a huge range of roles on offer in local authorities, including professional, technical and administrative roles such as:
Accountants
Administrative roles
Archaeologists
Architects
Archivists
Conservation officers
Engineers
Fire fighters
Tradespeople
Health and Safety Officers
Information technology and Digital
Librarians
Planners
Senior management roles
Technicians
There is a dedicated website for all jobs advertised in local government. On this site you can find out more about careers in local government, search open opportunities, and sign up for job alerts. Visit www.localgovernmentjobs.ie.