Download GRAI Candidate Booklet Administrative Officer.pdf
Download GRAI Application Form Administrative Officer.docx
The Role:
The GRAI is seeking to appoint an Administrative Officer (AO - Standard Scale) and have three vacancies in Enforcement and Compliance Directorates at present . Successful applicants will be placed on a panel for a period of up to 18 months to fill future vacancies for Administrative Officer roles (Administrative Officer - Standard Scale) within GRAI.
Appointed Administrative Officers may be assigned to any directorate within the GRAI, in line with the evolving business needs and operational priorities. This is a panel competition and GRAI reserves the right to hold separate competitions for specialist or technical Administrative Officer roles as needed.
Applications must be made by attaching a completed application form via the Conscia website which can be downloaded below.
Overview:
The Administrative Officer (AO - Standard Scale) will be supporting the efficient and effective delivery of GRAI’s regulatory functions by providing administrative, operational, and organisational support, initially within the Enforcement and Compliance Directorate. The role involves managing and processing information, coordinating tasks, supporting casework, and assisting with documentation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review extensive documentation received from the Gambling operators, whilst drawing from evidence, experience and relevant policies, procedures and legislation in order to formulate balanced judgements and recommendations.
- Analyse and evaluate complex written, numerical and verbal compliance and enforcement information in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist in the coordination of compliance monitoring activities, including scheduling audits and preparing documentation for inspections.
- Monitor, research and draft policy papers on implications of development in the Gambling Sector for regulation of the Irish market, AML and other matters.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support, including document preparation, filing, correspondence, and record management.
- Prepare clear and accurate letters, briefings, reports, and other documents as required.
- Act as the initial point of contact for stakeholders, handling inquiries related to enforcement and compliance in a clear, professional, and engaging manner, across verbal, digital and written communications.
- Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications associated with compliance and enforcement activities.
- Maintain data and management information systems in a timely and accurate manner.
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures, data protection obligations, FOI processes, and confidentiality requirements.
Essential Criteria:
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have/demonstrate in your application form that you meet thefollowing essential criteria:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Level 7 on the NFQ)
- Two years of experience in an administrative or support role, within a relevant professional environment e.g. regulatory, legal, compliance, governance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with practical experience in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Desireable Criteria:
Candidates who meet the essential criteria and can demonstrate the following may have an advantage:
- Proven track record of maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry and document management tasks
- Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting routine correspondence in a professional setting.
- Evidence of managing multiple administrative tasks concurrently, with examples of meeting deadlines, prioritising workloads, or coordinating competing responsibilities in a high-volume or time-sensitive environment.
- Previous experience working in a regulatory environment particularly in roles involving enforcement or
In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate the key capabilities relating to effective performance at Administrative Officer grade in the Public Service found on page six of the candidate booklet.
How to Apply:
Conscia will be managing all aspects of the recruitment process on behalf of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.
Applications must be made by attaching a completed application form via the Conscia website.
Download GRAI Candidate Booklet Administrative Officer.pdf
Download GRAI Application Form Administrative Officer.docx
Only applications fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign.
Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 3pm (Irish time) .
