Competition for Principal Adviser (Planning), Planning Division, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is inviting applications for the position of Principal Adviser (Planning) in the Planning Division.

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.

The primary role of the Principal Adviser (Planning) is the provision of professional planning advice within the Department, relating to the development of planning policy, guidance and legislation. As well as within the Planning Division, this includes working on a cross-departmental basis, especially with the Department’s Housing Divisions, and also on an inter-departmental basis.

The Principal Adviser (Planning) will be member of the Department’s Senior Management Team and will report to the Assistant Secretary for the Planning Division.

For further information and details on the post please see the attached Information Booklet .

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The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage is recruiting for this position under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.

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Dublin

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 11 April 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.

• Competition for Principal Adviser (Planning) - Appendix 2 - Competencies
• Competition for Principal Adviser (Planning) - Appendix 3 - Privacy Statement
• Competition for Principal Adviser (Planning) Information Booklet

Closing Date for Applications

12 noon on 11 April 2025