The Civil Service employs over 50,000 people nationwide across 18 Government
Departments and more than 20 other Civil Service offices and agencies. Our vision is
inclusive, high quality and integrated service provision that meets the needs and improves
the lives of the people of Ireland.
The ICT Applications/Digital Solutions Managers (Assistant Principal Officer level)
recruited from this competition will be directly involved in delivering on a range of
Government strategies within their appointed organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to
be part of a larger team delivering on the ambitions of Ireland to be a digital leader and
enabling digital engagement with the State by businesses, members of the public and public
servants.
Successful candidates will be integral team leaders that are delivering critical projects of
national importance and public prominence such as solutions for social welfare supports, the
National Childcare scheme, interactions with the Revenue Commissioners, subsidies in the
agri-food sector, registering key life events such as birth, marriage, deaths, driving and
employment permits and the gov.ie portal which is now the primary source of information on
Government and Government services.
The panel formed from this competition will be used to fill vacancies across the Civil Service.
Applicants should note that the majority of vacancies will be in Dublin.
Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements is available on
