Why work for Wicklow County Council?

Here at Wicklow County Council you will be part of a dynamic and forward looking organisation at the heart of public service in County Wicklow.  We deliver a comprehensive range of services that shape everyday life, from housing, planning, and infrastructure to environmental protection, community development, and leisure services.  Our workforce of over 900 employees works across five Municipal Districts, supporting strategic investment, critical infrastrucutre delivery, and the ongoing enhancement of Wicklow as a place to live, work, and invest.  Joining Wicklow County Council means contributing meaningfully to the future of the community and the County's long term success.  

A Rewording and Supportive Career 

Working for Wicklow County Council offers more than just a job - it is a career where your work has tangible impact and community value.  Employees benefit from competitive salaries, defined public-sector pension shecmes, flexible working arrangements and supportive leave provisions, helping promote a strong work-life balance.  Wicklow County Council is committed to ongoing learning and development opportunities, structured career paths, and a positive inclusive work environment where skills and experience can grow over time.  

Positions range from office-based staff, engineers, and planners to outdoor workers, firefighters, and librarians.  

Common Career Areas in Wicklow County Council:

• Administrative Roles:  Administrative roles vary from clerical officers (Grade 3) where you support colleagues and managers to implement work programmes, staff officers (Grade 5), often with a team leader role, to more senior roles such as administrative officers (Grade 7), responsible for one or more departments or sections and for implementing operational plans.
• Technical & Engineering: Civil engineers, planners, technicians, archaeologists, architects, archivists, conservation officers, environmental health officers managing infrastructure and development.
• Operational & Maintenance:  General operatives and staff working on road maintenance, waste management, parks, and housing upkeep.  There are a range of tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, plumbers.
• Community & Cultural Services:  Library staff, arts officers, heritage officers, and community development workers. 
• Emergency Services:  Firefighters and personnel.
• Specialised Roles:  Legal professionals, ICT staff, and accountants.