‌‌‌‌The Human Resources Department is responsible for Staff Recruitment, Staff Training Development, Superannuation, Industrial Relations and a Staff Support Service.

  

Recruitment

We endeavour to attract and retain competent employees with the qualifications and experience necessary to provide an efficient and effective service.

All permanent appointments are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and satisfactory medical examination from a qualified and registered medical practitioner appointed by Westmeath County Council.  The qualifications of a candidate are also verified. Canvassing in any competition will disqualify.

  

VACANCIES 

 

 

CIVIL DEFENCE OFFICER

 

Salary Scale €58,474 - €71,437 per annum (including LSIs)

Applicants may be short-listed, based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.

 

Details of the application form and qualifications for the position are on the weblinks below :-

 

• Civil Defence Officer Application Form
• Civil Defence Officer Candidate Information Booklet

 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the Civil Defence Officer position is: Monday, 7th Septempter 2026 @ 4pm 

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I.S TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER

Salary Scale €52,761 - €63,109 per annum (including LSIs)

 

Applicants may be short-listed, based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.

 

Details of the application form and qualifications for the position are on the weblinks below :-

 

• I.S Technical Support Officer 2026 Application Form
• I.S Technical Support Officer 2026 Candidate Information Booklet ‌

 

 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the IS Technical Support Officer position is: Friday, 28th August 2026 @ 4pm

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ASSISTANT ARTS OFFICER

Salary Scale €52,761 - €63,109 per annum (including LSIs)

 

Applicants may be short-listed, based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.

 

Details of the application form and qualifications for the position are on the weblinks below :-

 

• Assistant Arts Officer Application Form
• Assistant Arts Officer Candidate Information Booklet

 

 

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms for the Assistant Arts Officer position is: Monday, 17th August 2026 @ 4pm

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EXECUTIVE PLANNER

Salary Scale €60,255 - €83,758 per annum (including LSIs)

 

Applicants may be short-listed, based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.

 

Details of the application form and qualifications for the position are on the weblinks below :-

• Executive Planner (Rolling) Application Form
• Executive Planner Candidate Information Booklet  

This is a rolling competition, there will be no closing date for receipt
of completed application forms

Applications will be processed in order of receipt of completed applications

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ASSISTANT PLANNER

 Salary Scale €47,770 - €74,068 per annum (including LSIs)  

 

 Applicants may be short-listed, based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.

 

Details of the application form and qualifications for the position are on the weblinks below :- 

• Assistant Planner Application Form
  
• Assistant Planner Candidate Information Booklet 2025

 

This is a rolling competition, there will be no closing date for receipt of completed application forms.

 

Applications will be processed in order of receipt of completed applications. 

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LIFEGUARD (FIXED TERM CONTRACT) 

 Salary Scale €17.79 - €19.86 per hour (including LSIs)  

 

 Applicants may be short-listed, based on qualifications, relevant experience and information submitted in their application.

 

 Details of the application form and qualifications for the position are on the weblinks below :- 

• Lifeguard (Fixed Term) Application Form
• Lifeguard Candidate Booklet ‌‌

 

This is a rolling competition, there will be no closing date for receipt of completed application forms.

 

Applications will be processed in order of receipt of completed applications 

 

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 If you have any queries on the above posts, please contact the Human Resources Department, Westmeath County Council, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath Tel. (044) 9332298 or email recruitment@westmeathcoco.ie 

  

Westmeath County Council is an equal opportunities employer