Clerical Officer Tusla New Competition

bisset

https://tusla-candidate.wizzki.com/LiveJobs/jobApply/71127

Clerical Officer, Grade III
National Permanent
Administrative and Clerical Salary: See Description for Details
Closing Date: 29/04/2019 Recruitment start: 04/04/2019

This will probably be on interest to people who have applied to other public sector
entry level posts.

Good luck

Mollycam

I am fairly well placed on a panel from the 2017 campaign which only went live 6 months ago, cannot understand why new campaign starting already ? Could not be possible that they have exhausted that list already.

DarceyEllie

Hi there,

First time applying for this. Have applied for a few other public service admin roles over 2017/2018 but unfortunetly, didn't make the cut off in the aptitude tests.
I'm coming from the private sector and big change I know but sick of temporary contract work so would love a permanent role.
I often wonder between the Council / HSE & public jobs.ie, which is the better of all 3 for work/life balance, career progression? Anyone know?

Thanks

Kate2293

DarceyEllie wrote: »

Hi there,

First time applying for this. Have applied for a few other public service admin roles over 2017/2018 but unfortunetly, didn't make the cut off in the aptitude tests.
I'm coming from the private sector and big change I know but sick of temporary contract work so would love a permanent role.
I often wonder between the Council / HSE & public jobs.ie, which is the better of all 3 for work/life balance, career progression? Anyone know?

Thanks

all pretty much the same

Mollycam

If I were to hazard a guess I would say HSE probably toughest gig of all based on all the negative publicity in relation to waiting lists , two tier systems, budget cuts etc etc. This must surely filter its way down to some CO jobs or area they work in & it must add stress to certain departments.

Kate2293

Mollycam wrote: »

If I were to hazard a guess I would say HSE probably toughest gig of all based on all the negative publicity in relation to waiting lists , two tier systems, budget cuts etc etc. This must surely filter its way down to some CO jobs or area they work in & it must add stress to certain departments.

I can promise you that HSE and other public service bodies, Councils, and Civil Service all work out to be more or less the same when working in them.

Mala1313

Is it just me or is this competition not that popular???

youandme13

I’ve applied for this too!

Worked there for a while through an agency and loved it only left as week to week contract but have applied for this competition now!

CandyCane_81

youandme13 wrote: »

I’ve applied for this too!

Worked there for a while through an agency and loved it only left as week to week contract but have applied for this competition now!

How many are expected to be recruited, I kind of dismissed this campaign because of the recruitment freeze.

youandme13

Daydreamer94 wrote: »

How many are expected to be recruited, I kind of dismissed this campaign because of the recruitment freeze.

I did too but applied anyways fingers crossed!

I’ve no idea it’s for all of Ireland and they’ve it broken down in to four sections of where you would like to work which is in the Appendix part of the application.

I haven’t heard anything if it’s been affected by the recruitment freeze hoping it’s not as it’s been advertised before that was announced

Mrs OBumble

Mala1313 wrote: »

Is it just me or is this competition not that popular???

Being required to provide your own vehicle on a CO salary is ridiculous. I know a couple of people who chose not to apply based on that alone.

milkandsugar

I've my hat thrown in for this. Sure we'll see how it goes

bisset

youandme13 wrote: »

I did too but applied anyways fingers crossed!

I’ve no idea it’s for all of Ireland and they’ve it broken down in to four sections of where you would like to work which is in the Appendix part of the application.

I haven’t heard anything if it’s been affected by the recruitment freeze hoping it’s not as it’s been advertised before that was announced

As far I as know the recruitment freeze is only in HSE and HSE funded organisations. It does not affect Tusla.

DarceyEllie

Thanks for the response to my question above . I am surprised there isn't more interest on the "boards" for these role's comparing to the public sector Clerical officer campaign and the Executive Officer campaign but lets see what happens.

youandme13

Has anyone heard anything since applying? Just wondering as the cut off date was a week or two ago!! Thanks

Mala1313

youandme13 wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything since applying? Just wondering as the cut off date was a week or two ago!! Thanks

Nothing here

jock 1

Mollycam wrote: »

I am fairly well placed on a panel from the 2017 campaign which only went live 6 months ago, cannot understand why new campaign starting already ? Could not be possible that they have exhausted that list already.

Mollycam ,

When you applied in 2017 how long before you heard back from them after submitting your application and how long were you waiting to be called for interview?

Mollycam

jock 1 wrote: »

Mollycam ,

When you applied in 2017 how long before you heard back from them after submitting your application and how long were you waiting to be called for interview?

Jock 1 - I applied Feb 17, did online assessment some months later(was a bit dissapointed with results!)did following stage which I think was related to the competency section again some months later & in Summer 18 called for interview. All in all it was a very long process!

Linking123!

Mollycam wrote: »

jock 1 wrote: »

Mollycam ,

When you applied in 2017 how long before you heard back from them after submitting your application and how long were you waiting to be called for interview?

Jock 1 - I applied Feb 17, did online assessment some months later(was a bit dissapointed with results!)did following stage which I think was related to the competency section again some months later & in Summer 18 called for interview. All in all it was a very long process!

What location did you apply for?

jock 1

Linking123! wrote: »

What location did you apply for?

Dublin mid Leinster there location area choice is very large , is it similar process to civil service competition? This one I took it was straight to interview if you successful in stage 1 , maybe I’m wrong . Have they given you any indication of when/ if you might be offered a job ?

Mollycam

Louth area. A few positions have come up but all full-time I'm hoping for part-time if I'm lucky to suit family needs etc

jock 1

Mollycam wrote: »

Louth area. A few positions have come up but all full-time I'm hoping for part-time if I'm lucky to suit family needs etc

Can you refuse an offer and stay on the panel then , until something that suits comes up?Not bad if that’s the case, don’t think civil service ones leave you on panel if don’t take up first offer.

Mollycam

jock 1 wrote: »

Can you refuse an offer and stay on the panel then , until something that suits comes up?Not bad if that’s the case, don’t think civil service ones leave you on panel if don’t take up first offer.

They send out emails with specifics of job & give you 7 days to make an Expression of Interest. If u don't opt in at this stage you remain on panel. If u opt in and IF you are offered a position that you accept & then later drop out you are removed from the panel.

Larryduff2018

Any word anyone on this campaign or will it bow like all the rest a long long waiting game

Kenbug19

Hi, has anyone heard anything for this competition since the online application form? Supposedly interviews are to be carried out in May.

Vologda69

Kenbug19 wrote: »

Hi, has anyone heard anything for this competition since the online application form? Supposedly interviews are to be carried out in May.

Not a peep

jock 1

Very strange indeed , seems like they have forgotten about it .

Mala1313

Kenbug19 wrote: »

Hi, has anyone heard anything for this competition since the online application form? Supposedly interviews are to be carried out in May.

It could be due to the recruitment freeze. Also if the interview is not carried out in May it is very likely it won't be till September, as most of the staff will be on holiday.

Samsgirl

Email today saying interviews will commence shortly

youandme13

Samsgirl wrote: »

Email today saying interviews will commence shortly

Got that email too yaay!!

Roadrunner4

youandme13 wrote: »

Got that email too yaay!!

Ditto!

Mala1313

Got the email too. Is it normal for Tusla to be going straight to the interview stage??? I was expecting some kind of the assessment first.

jock 1

Yay movement at last , I was beginning to give up on this one ðŸ˜

S321

I got the email aswell. I wonder does this mean we are guaranteed a interview and have passed stage one or is it a generic email for the whole country to everyone who applied.. It could just be wishful thinking.

jock 1

Probably generic but who knows , fingers crossed we will know one way or another soon , best of luck everyone

S321

jock 1 wrote: »

Probably generic but who knows , fingers crossed we will know one way or another soon , best of luck everyone

Thank you, yes best of luck everyone.

Mr lebowski

I got the same email but someone I work with got a message through the portal saying they were unsuccesful as the microsoft skills dont meet the criteria.

Australia33

Any know if this is for permanent positions?

bisset

Australia33 wrote: »

Any know if this is for permanent positions?

As far as I know sucessful canditates will be placed on a panel wich will be used to fill permanent and fixed term vacancies.

annemm

Hi does anyone know how long we will be waiting to hear about an interview? First time going through this procedure. Maybe someone has been through it before?

Australia33

Anyone get an interview yet?

Larryduff2018

I'm on my hols soon so hoping I don't miss interviews when there on.

Mr lebowski

I just got an email about an interview in 2 weeks time. Does anybody have a list of all of tuslas offices nationwide to see where the jobs are being recruited for?

S321

Mr lebowski wrote: »

I just got an email about an interview in 2 weeks time. Does anybody have a list of all of tuslas offices nationwide to see where the jobs are being recruited for?

Thats great news, congrats. Where is your interview being held? Unfortunately I got the previous email regarding up coming interviews but nothing since. Best of luck and please let us know what the interview entails.

Linking123!

Mr lebowski wrote: »

I just got an email about an interview in 2 weeks time. Does anybody have a list of all of tuslas offices nationwide to see where the jobs are being recruited for?

What area did you apply for?

blackro12345

I have an interview on Tuesday

Linking123!

blackro12345 wrote: »

I have an interview on Tuesday

Hi
What area did you apply for?

blackro12345

Dublin

S321

blackro12345 wrote: »

Dublin

Best of luck. Great to hear the proccess has begun. Now the rest of us just need to get called.

DarceyEllie

Hello. Just got a call for interview. Applied for cork

S321

DarceyEllie wrote: »

Hello. Just got a call for interview. Applied for cork

Brilliant, best of luck.
Anyone in the West hear anything yet?