0.5 WTE & salary scale?

LadyBetty · 13-02-2016 4:38pm #1

I am considering applying for a grade VI role. Coming from the private sector I am unfamiliar public service terminology etc.

The role is advertised as 0.5 WTE, with a salary range of €45k - €55k p.a.

My question is does this mean that the actual salary paid would be half, so €22.5k - €27.5k p.a.?

Also as I am not an existing member of public service does that automatically mean I would start at the lower end of the pay scale, if successful?
Is there ever any room to negotiate on this, asking because I did some consultancy work for public service previously?

Thanks in advance.

fits · 13-02-2016 5:06pm

Yep it means you would be on half 45k-55k. As for room to negotiate, it depends on the position and how much they need you, but I find the public sector recently will try to get you on the lowest end of the scale.

LadyBetty · 13-02-2016 5:16pm

Thanks for reply. Thought it was too good to be true! Role looks great but don't think it would work out financially..oh well!

GalwayGrrrrrl · 13-02-2016 5:21pm

0.5 wte means you only work part time though. So if a standard week is 40 hours you only work 20 hours.

0.5 WTE & salary scale?

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