Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's
Where can I find current vacancies?addremove
All our vacancies are listed under List Vacancies.
Positions at permanent senior managerial and senior professional levels are recruited by the Public Appointments Service on behalf of Galway City Council's, please see https://publicjobs.ie for further details.
Please note that jobs are also listed on https://www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/.
You are advised to carefully read the information documents attached to the advertised role. It is your responsibility to ensure you have read all relevant job particulars.
Cá dtiocfaidh mé ar na folúntais reatha?
Déanann an tSeirbhÃs um Cheapacháin Phoiblà aon earcaÃocht a bhaineann le poist bhuana ag leibhéal na bainistÃochta sinsearaà agus ag leibhéal na ngairmithe sinsearacha thar ceann Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe. Féach https://publicjobs.ie le haghaidh tuilleadh sonraÃ.
Tabhair faoi deara go bhfuil poist liostaithe freisin ar https://www.localgovernmentjobs.ie/.
Moltar duit na doiciméid eolais atá ceangailte leis an ról atá á fhógairt a léamh go cúramach. Is ortsa atá an fhreagracht a chinntiú go bhfuil na sonraà ar fad a bhaineann leis an bpost léite agat.
Can I apply for positions using my CV? addremove
No. As a local authority there is specific information that we require from all candidates and so we are not able to accept CV's and/or other additional documents. You may only apply through the applications platform. Please follow the directions on this site to create your profile and submit an application.
An féidir liom cur isteach ar phost ag úsáid mo CV?
Nà féidir. De bharr gur údarás áitiúil atá ionainn, bÃonn eolas ar leith uainn ó gach iarrthóir. Dá bhrà sin nà féidir linn glacadh le CVanna agus/nó doiciméid bhreise eile. Nà féidir iarratais a chur isteach ach amháin trà ardán na n-iarratais. Lean na treoracha ar an suÃomh seo le do phróifÃl a chruthú agus d’iarratas a chur isteach.
What is a Candidate Information Booklet?addremove
A Candidate Information Booklet is published for each position we advertise for. This booklet contains details of the role, including the required qualifications, the salary etc. Candidate Information Booklets for each currently advertised role are available on galwaycity.ie/human-resources.
Céard atá i gceist leis an Leabhrán Eolais don Iarrthóir?
FoilsÃtear Leabhrán Eolais don Iarrthóir le haghaidh gach post a bhÃonn fógartha againn. Sa leabhrán seo bÃonn sonraà faoin ról, lena n-áirÃtear na cáilÃochtaà atá riachtanach, an tuarastal etc. Tiocfaidh tú ar na Leabhráin Eolais don Iarrthóir a bhaineann le gach ról atá á fhógairt faoi láthair ag galwaycity.ie/human-resources
Can I apply for more than one role?addremove
Yes, you may apply for any role that you are interested in and for which you feel you meet the requirements. To see whether you are eligible for a role please read the Candidate Information Booklet relating to the advertised position.
An bhféadfaidh mé cur isteach ar nÃos mó ná ról amháin?
Féadfaidh tú cur isteach ar aon ról a bhfuil suim agat ann agus a measann tú go bhfuil tú cáilithe dó. Chun a fháil amach an bhfuil tú incháilithe don ról, nó nach bhfuil, léigh an Leabhrán Eolais don Iarrthóir a théann leis an bpost atá á fhógairt.
How long do I have to apply?addremove
Each advertisement will clearly state the closing date for applications. Only positions currently open for applications will appear on our web page and on the applications platform.
Cén t-achar atá agam le hiarratas a chur isteach?
Beidh an dáta deiridh le hiarratas a chur isteach luaite go soiléir i ngach fógra. Is iad na poist atá oscailte faoi láthair d’iarratais agus iad sin amháin a bheidh le feiceáil ar ár leathanach gréasáin agus ar ardán na n-iarratas.
Do I require a valid Irish driving licence in order to apply for vacancies with Galway City Council?addremove
Not all jobs require a driving licence. However, for the positions that do, candidates who apply without a valid licence will be deemed ineligible.
It is possible to exchange licences issued from other countries to an Irish licence. A list of non-Irish licences that can be exchanged for an Irish licence are available at Frequently Asked Questions - National Driver Licence Service. It is the candidate's responsibility to establish if their licence is eligible for exchange.
An gá go mbeadh ceadúnas tiomána bailà agam le cur isteach ar phost le Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe?
Nà gá go dteastódh ceadúnas tiomána le haghaidh gach post. Mar sin féin, i gcás na bpost ina dteastaÃonn ceann, glacfar leis go bhfuil na hiarrthóirà sin nach bhfuil ceadúnas bailà acu neamh-incháilithe.
Is féidir ceadúnais a bhà eisithe i dtÃortha eile a mhalartú ar cheadúnas de chuid na hÉireann. Tiocfaidh tú ar liosta de na ceadúnais as tÃortha eile a ligtear duit a mhalartú ar cheadúnas Éireannach ag Ceisteanna Coitianta - SeirbhÃs Náisiúnta Ceadúnais Tiomána. Is ar na hiarrthóirà féin atá an fhreagracht a fháil amach an féidir leo a gceadúnais a mhalartú nó nach féidir.
What are Competency Based Interviews?addremove
A Competency Based Interview is structured in a way that allows the interview board to establish the extent to which each candidate demonstrates specific skills (competencies). The competencies are identified as the essential knowledge, skills, behaviours, and attributes for the role in question. All candidates eligible for interview will be advised in the Candidate Information Booklet of the relevant competencies for the position before their interview. Different competencies may be used depending on the role.
Céard atá i gceist le hAgallamh bunaithe ar Chumas?
Tá Agallamh Bunaithe ar Chumas leagtha amach le deis a thabhairt don bhord agallaimh a fháil amach faoi na scileanna sonracha (na cumais) atá ag gach iarrthóir. Is iad na cumais atá i gceist ná an t-eolas, na scileanna, na hiompraÃochtaà agus na tréithe atá riachtanach don ról atá á lÃonadh. Beidh na hiarrthóirà ar fad atá incháilithe le haghaidh agallaimh in ann a fháil amach ón Leabhrán Eolais roimhe ré faoi na cumais atá ábhartha don phost. Nà gá gurb iad na cumais chéanna a bheadh i gceist i gcás gach ról.
If shortlisting takes place, who will be called for interview?addremove
A shortlisting process may take place following the competition closing. Shortlisting is based on the information provided in applications. This means the information candidates provide in the application is critical, as it is the only information that can be considered in the application process.
Candidates who are found to be eligible for the role and shortlisted (if a shortlisting is taking place) may be called for interview.
Má bhÃonn gearrliosta ann cé a ghlaofar chun agallaimh?
D’fhéadfadh go mbeadh gearrliostáil cruthaithe tráth a mbeidh an comórtas dúnta. BunaÃtear an gearrliosta ar an eolas a bhÃonn tugtha sna hiarratais. Fágann sé sin go bhfuil an t-eolas a thugann na hiarrthóirà sa bhfoirm iarratais thar a bheith tábhachtach, de bharr nach féidir aon eolas eile a chur san áireamh sa phróiseas iarratais.
D’fhéadfadh go nglaofaà chun agallaimh ar iarrthóirà a mheastar a bheith incháilithe don ról agus go gcuirfà iad ar an ngearrliosta (más rud é go bhfuil gearrliosta i gceist).
What does being 'placed on a panel' mean?addremove
For some competitions, a panel of successful candidates may be formed following interviews. The interview board may recommend a panel of successful candidates to the Chief Executive (or delegated official) for approval.
Placement on a panel does not necessarily lead to a job offer. The lifetime of any panel will be one year from the date it is formed but may be extended for a further period of up to 1 year at the Chief Executive’s discretion.
Céard atá i gceist le a bheith curtha ar phainéal?
I gcásanna áirithe, féadfar painéal d’iarrthóirà rathúla a bhunú i ndiaidh an agallaimh. D’fhéadfadh an bord agallaimh painéal d’iarrthóirà rathúla a mholadh don PhrÃomhfheidhmeannach (nó don oifigeach atá roghnaithe) lena cheadú.
Nà gá go mbeadh post tairgthe do dhuine de bharr é a bheith curtha ar phainéal. Féadfaidh painéal a bheith i bhfeidhm ar feadh bliain amháin ón dáta a mbunaÃtear é ach féadfar sÃneadh a chur leis ar feadh bliain amháin eile de réir rogha an PhrÃomhfheidhmeannaigh.
What happens if I refuse an offer?addremove
If an offer is refused for a permanent role, you are removed from this panel. In some instances, if an offer of temporary employment is refused, you may remain on the panel in the event of a permanent job opportunity becoming available.
Céard a tharlóidh sa gcás go ndiúltaÃm do thairiscint?
Má dhiúltaÃonn tú do phost buan a tairgeadh duit, bainfear den phainéal thú. I gcásanna áirithe, má dhiúltaÃonn tú do phost sealadach, beidh cead agat fanacht ar an bpainéal ag súil go dtiocfaidh post buan chun cinn.
How long does it take to begin a role after accepting an offer?addremove
All appointments are subject to satisfactory work references, medical assessments, verification of qualifications (where required) and Garda Vetting (where required). Galway City Council requires candidates to take up employment within 1 month of the offer being accepted.
Cén t-achar go dtosaÃonn duine i bpost tar éis dó glacadh le tairiscint?
Tá gach ceapachán ag brath ar theistiméireachtaà oibre sásúla, measúnuithe dochtúra, fÃorú cáilÃochtaà (más gá) agus grinnscrúdú na nGardaà (más gá). TeastaÃonn ó Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe go dtosódh iarrthóirà ina bpost nua taobh istigh de mhà amháin ón am a nglacann siad leis an tairiscint.