Summary of the role
A vacancy has arisen for a full time Project Coordinator in South Dublin County Partnership’s Local Community Health Project in Clondalkin. South Dublin County Partnership works with people who are socially excluded or are at risk of becoming so and promotes social cohesion and labor market participation with a focus on the most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
This is achieved through a range of integrated activities in key areas such as Community Development, Enterprise and Employment, Lifelong Learning, Children & Families and Health and Well Being.
This position is a 1-year fixed term contract, (with probation of 6 months) with the possibility of extension, requiring an energetic and hands-on Coordinator to drive the project within the current environment.
Job Purpose: To ensure the effective, efficient management and co-ordination of a comprehensive programme of activities that promotes good health and well-being in a community-based setting using social inclusion approaches and practice.
Reporting to: The Senior Manager of Health and Well-Being in SDCP
Benefits of this position:
- Competitive employer pension provision after probation is passed (10% Employer contribution,
- 5% Employee contribution)
- Access to HSF low-cost health fund
- EAP Programme
Responsibilities of the role
Key responsibilities:
The Coordinator will identify the emerging health needs of the target groups within the community and will be responsible for responding to these health needs. The Coordinator will oversee the facilitation and development of all programmes and services operating from the Rowlagh community center and outreach centers.
The main themes of the project are:
- To promote access and availability to a range of local Health Services and relevant Information provision.
- To establish health promotion programmes – To promote and deliver Health Awareness initiatives and programmes, in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the HSE, NGO’s, Community groups, to improve the health of the community of Clondalkin.
- To respond to developing needs within the community through targeted and innovative, community-led approaches.
The Aim of the Clondalkin Health project is to create an affordable, accessible, inclusive community led Health Project for the people of Clondalkin which is warm, friendly and safe.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working in the community or charity sector an advantage.
- A Third level qualification in a related discipline such as Health Promotion, Social Care, or other relevant qualification
- A good understanding of promoting good health and well-being in a community-based setting
- Proven experience in efficiently managing budgets and strategic planning
- A proven track record in building strong and positive working relationships at all levels including statutory, community and voluntary agencies.
- Information Technology skills
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work alone and in a team setting.
- Ability to display flexibility in the role.
- Willingness to develop professional skills as identified through supervision.
- Willingness to undertake other duties, directed by their line manager
- Full driving license
SALARY
- An 8-point incremental salary scale applies, ranging from €35,876 (Point 1) to €50,089 (Point 8)
EO 9*- €52,014
EO 10**- €53,289.
* Long Service after 3 years on Point 8
** Long Service after 3 years on point 9
The salary for this position will be determined based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience.
Placeholder
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why you are the best candidate for this post in question.
Please send an up-to-date detailed CV (no more than 3 pages) which will include the name and contact details of two references, plus a one-page cover letter which will clearly outline how you meet the specific criteria relating to this role.
NOTE: no contact will be made with referees before a job offer is made.
Email your CV and cover letter, with the reference Community Health Coordinator Ref: 236/2026 to: [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 25th September 2026
The post is subject to Garda vetting.
Late applications cannot be considered.
No individual correspondence will be entered into.
South Dublin County Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer.