General Operative Band 3
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Job Description
Multiple locations
Naval Base, Haulbowline Island, Co. Cork, P24 FY71
Collins Barracks , Old Youghal Road , Cork , Co. Cork , T23 VA02
Baldonnell , Co. Dublin ,THE DEFENCE FORCES , McKee Barracks , Blackhorse Avenue , Dublin 7 , D07 A065
THE DEFENCE FORCES , Cathal Brugha Barrac , Military Road , Dublin 6 , D06 RX00
Defence Forces Training Centre , Clarke Barracks , Curragh , Co. Kildare , R56 DD26
Coolmoney , Co. Wicklow ,Gormanston , Co. Meath ,
Custume Barracks , Grace Road , Athlone , Co. Westmeath ,
- 8429145812988;-8.2988862991333;Naval Base , Haulbowline Island , Co. Cork , P24 FY71
- 9064674377441;-8.46458053588867;Collins Barracks , Old Youghal Road , Cork , Co. Cork , T23 VA02
- 301570892334;-6.44466590881348;Baldonnell , Co. Dublin ,
- 3561706542969;-6.29957103729248;THE DEFENCE FORCES , McKee Barracks , Blackhorse Avenue , Dublin 7 , D07 A065
- 3274078369141;-6.26867723464966;THE DEFENCE FORCES , Cathal Brugha Barrac , Military Road , Dublin 6 , D06 RX00
- 1484222412109;-6.8328971862793;Defence Forces Training Centre , Clarke Barracks , Curragh , Co. Kildare , R56 DD26
- 9805488586426;-6.58617687225342;Coolmoney , Co. Wicklow ,
- 6363182067871;-6.23330879211426;Gormanston , Co. Meath ,
- 4255294799805;-7.94612789154053;Custume Barracks , Grace Road , Athlone , Co. Westmeath ,
The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of General Operative Band 3. This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
Locations
Vacancies for General Operative Band 3 have arisen in the following locations:
- Naval Base & Dockyard (NBDY), Haulbowline, Co Cork
- Collins Barracks, Co Cork
- Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin
- McKee Barracks, Dublin
- Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin
- Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC), Curragh, Co Kildare
- Coolmoney Camp, Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow
- Gormanston Camp, Co Meath
- Custume Barracks, Athlone
Candidates must select a location/ area (s) on their application.
Candidates can be assigned to the following:
General Operative Duties/ Range Operative Duties
For full vacancy details, vacancy information booklet and application form please see: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/organisation-information/job-vacancies/
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must, at the closing date, possess the following:
- Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role.
- Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard.
- Have a good general level of education.
- Fulfil health and character requirements.
- Knowledge of the Defence Organisation.
- A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B
For full vacancy details, vacancy information booklet and application form please see: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-defence/organisation-information/job-vacancies/
How to Apply:
Interested applicants who are satisfied that they meet the criteria in the information booklet should submit a completed Application Form by email to:
defenceforces@welfare.ie
Please note that all application documentation should be submitted in a single PDF document with your name as the title.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5:30pm on Friday 16 January 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered for the competition.
Competition Reference 12/25- Sector:
- Entry Level
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years):
- Minimum Qualification:Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate)
- Ability Skills:Administration, Communications
- Competency Skills:Decision Making, Teamwork
- Driving Licence:Full B