Competition for Planning Adviser

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is inviting applications for the position of Planning Adviser.

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's mission is to support the sustainable and efficient delivery of well-planned homes and effective local government.

Led by an Assistant Secretary, the DHLGH Planning Division comprises six units. The Department’s professional planning advisers are located within the National Strategic Planning Unit and operate under the strategic direction and leadership of the Principal Adviser/Chief Planner.

Reporting to a Senior Adviser (Planning), the Planning Adviser post is part of the Department’s team of professional advisers and the role includes working in close collaboration with colleagues to develop, deliver and support the strategies and objectives of the Planning Division and wider Department.

For further information and details on the post please see the attached information booklet

Employing Department/Authority

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Location

Custom House, Dublin

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25 September 2025.

Applicants should submit completed application forms to recruitment@housing.gov.ie

Please note: Only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.

Advertising Date - 11th September 2025.

Closing Date for Applications

12 noon on 25th September 2025.