Competition for Senior Adviser – Planning

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

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.

The Senior Adviser (Planning) post is one of five Senior 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.

www.gov.ie/housing/recruitment

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

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.

www.gov.ie/housing

Custom House, Dublin

The closing date for applications is 3pm on 8 May 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. www.gov.ie/housing/recruitment