Naval Service: Direct Entry - Operations Branch Officer

Irish Defence Forces
📍 Cork, Cork, Ireland 💼 perm 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

<p>The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements.</p> <p>We are now recruiting qualified candidates to join as Direct Entry Operations Branch Officers. In this leadership role, you’ll play a central part in ship operations, safety and mission execution — from navigation to command. If you're ready for a career with purpose, challenge and variety, apply now.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>As an Operations Branch Officer, you are responsible for the overall running and operational readiness of a Naval Service vessel.</li> <li>Duties include Bridge Watchkeeping, overseeing safe navigation, monitoring maritime ...

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Job Details

  • Location Cork, Cork
  • Job Type perm
  • Category Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders
  • Posted Date July 02, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 11, 2026