ACEO - Dublin

We are a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We currently provide services in Limerick, North Tipperary, and Dublin. Our mission at Avista is to work together with the people we support to live their best lives through the delivery of quality services while promoting their roles as active citizens in an inclusive society.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Based in Central Management, Navan Road, Dublin 7

Permanent Full-Time Contract

Salary: € 85,747- 106,660 (LSI) (August 2025 HSE PayScale)

Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience

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Avista is a person-centered, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities and adults with intellectual disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports in various locations across counties Dublin, Meath, Limerick, Tipperary and Offaly.

Avista is looking for an energetic, dynamic, innovative and solution-focused person who can lead out on strategic and operational management for the Dublin Service. The ACEO will hold strong values and believe passionately in the fundamental human rights of each individual to live a good life of their own choosing with appropriate supports.

As part of the Executive Management Team, the ACEO will lead and direct the ongoing development and transformation of services in the Dublin region, partnering with multiple stakeholders and managing in a complex and demanding regulatory framework. Reporting to the CEO, the ACEO will make a proactive corporate contribution to the strategic development of Avista.

• An appropriate 3rd level qualification (at least level 8 or equivalent) in a nursing, social care or allied health profession.
• Demonstrate extensive relevant experience at senior level of managing service provision within the Disability Sector.
• Public Sector experience.
• Previous experience and understanding of national policies, standards and regulations that impact on the Disability Sector.
• Successful track record of planning and delivering major organizational change programs and driving strategic objectives.
• Proven track record in the provision of robust governance and management systems.
• Extensive knowledge of Adult Intellectual Disability Services/ Children's Disability Network Teams Services (Residential, Day and Respite)
• Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organisation skills within the context of "Value for Money".
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Full driver's license and access to vehicle.

Why work with us?

• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Paid Maternity leave & Sick pay scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

Informal enquiries to Lorraine Macken, CEO

Closing date for receipt of applications 22nd October 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 30th October 2025

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days