Recruitment

The SFPA engages  Conscia Talent to facilitate some of our recruitment competitions.  All recruitment for the SFPA is carried out in line with the Codes of Practice for Appointment to Positions in the Civil Service and Public service prepared by the CPSA - Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA).

Our goal is to attract and develop a diverse group of people with the skills and motivation to deliver excellence. We use the Capability Framework recruitment model to assess candidates skills, behaviours and potential across various roles and grades. The Capability Framework focuses on a person-centred approach, exploring candidate’s values and motivations to foster an innovative, professional, and agile Public Service. Members of our shortlisting and interview boards receive training in capability-based recruitment techniques. We ensure that interview panels are gender inclusive, as far as possible.

All open competitions in the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority are advertised through Publicjobs.ie and an online recruitment application system managed by Conscia Talent.  All applications must be submitted via this system.  

Equal Opportunities

The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a workplace environment with equal treatment & equality of opportunity for existing and potential employees. The Authority adheres to practices and policies for recruitment, employment, training and promotion that are free from barriers that directly or indirectly discriminate against any individual. All appointments and promotions are made on the basis of performance and ability as demonstrated through our transparent recruitment process.

Dignity in the workplace

The SFPA is committed to working together to maintain a workplace environment that encourages and supports the right to dignity at work. All who work for the SFPA are expected to respect the right of each individual to dignity in their working life. All colleagues will be treated equally and respected for their individuality and diversity.

We accept that all staff are entitled to be treated with respect and that the work environment is free from intimidation/bullying, harassment and sexual harassment from staff members and from clients, customers or other business contacts.