Assistant Principal Higher: Project Manager

Assistant Principal Higher: Project Manager

Health and Safety Authority (HSA)

Location: Dublin HQ or a regional office (by agreement), with a nationwide remit

Contract: Full-time, 3-year fixed-term contract (9-month probation)

Salary: €91,229 – €107,164, plus long service increments to €114,069 (starting at the first point)

Closing date: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 5pm

About the HSA

The Health and Safety Authority is Ireland's national regulator for workplace safety, health and welfare. It also regulates the safe use and transport of chemicals and acts as Ireland's national accreditation body through INAB.

About the role

Join the HSA's Corporate Services Division and lead the projects shaping its future. Working with senior management and external partners, you'll deliver strategic and transformation initiatives across digital, organisational development, workplace change and service improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead the delivery of significant organisational projects and transformation initiatives
• Set up strong project governance, planning, reporting and risk management
• Lead organisational change, from stakeholder engagement to benefits realisation
• Support senior decision-making with clear project information and reporting
• Embed project management methodology and best practice across the HSA

What you'll need

Essential:

• A Level 8 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• At least five years' experience leading complex projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders
• A proven track record in project governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Experience driving organisational change and new systems or ways of working

Desirable: a project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, Agile or equivalent), digital transformation experience, experience with senior teams and delivery partners, and a background in business improvement or benefits realisation.

What's on offer

30 days' annual leave, blended working, a public service pension, a staff wellbeing programme with EAP and health screening, Cycle to Work and Tax Saver schemes, and support for further education through a Refund of Fees Scheme.

Different pay and conditions may apply to serving civil or public servants.

How to apply

For further information and an application form, click the apply icon.

No CVs or cover letters, please. Shortlisting is based on the application form only. If you don't get an acknowledgement within two working days, contact hsa@consciatalent.com.

Selection may include interviews, online tests, work-sample exercises and a presentation.

The HSA is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will disqualify.