Vacancy ID

3137

Department/Authority

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage 

Department/Authority Website

https://www.valuationtribunal.ie/

Advertising Date

26/03/2026
 

County

Dublin 

Location

Dublin

Closing Date for Application

16/04/2026, 15:00
 

Type of role

Civil Service

Role Overview

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who are willing to be considered for appointment as a Member of the Tribunal.

Essential Requirements

Candidates wishing to apply must be, or have been:

•    a practising solicitor or barrister, either within the State or in another common law jurisdiction, with significant post qualification experience of a minimum 5 years, with knowledge and experience of rating law and regulatory and investigative processes
or

•    a practising chartered surveyor, either within the State or in another common law jurisdiction, with significant post qualification experience of a minimum 5 years which includes the valuation of commercial properties for rating purposes and undertaking and delivering open market valuations of land and buildings.

Candidates wishing to apply must also demonstrate in their application evidence of experience at the appropriately senior level in the following areas:

•    Demonstrable knowledge of the relevant legislation, including experience of rating law and property valuation, and relevant jurisprudence;
•    Excellent critical analysis skills, including the ability to research, assimilate, interpret and manage complex information;
•    Experience of the application of evidence-based decision-making practices and methodologies;
•    Ability to read, analyse and comprehend various statutes, regulations, evidence and legal submissions to prepare for hearing or to determine document-based appeals;
•    The ability and skills to conduct a hearing and take evidence, at in-person hearings or via audio-video technology, in accordance with the requirements of fair procedures; 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
•    An ability to write clear, coherent and reasoned judgments based on established legal and valuation principles within an established timeframe;
•    An ability to act on their own initiative and as a division member;
•    The ability and skills to use appropriate information and communications technology including a high level of proficiency in using Microsoft Word;
•    Have high ethical standards and integrity. 
 
Desirable 

It is also desirable that candidates demonstrate evidence of experience in the following:

•    Previous experience of participating in an administrative tribunal which would be indicative of knowledge and experience of procedures and practices and legal principles involved in conducting quasi-judicial hearings or, alternatively, experience of participation on the SCSI Arbitration and Expert Panel.
•    Have the knowledge and ability to discharge the duties of the post concerned. 
•    Be suitable on the grounds of character.
•    Be suitable in all other relevant respects for appointment to the post concerned and if successful, will not be appointed to the post unless they agree to undertake the duties attached to the post and accept the conditions under which the duties are, or may be required to be, performed.
•    Be fully competent and available to undertake, and fully capable of undertaking, the duties attached to the position.

Closing Date: 15:00 on Thursday 16th April 2026