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To apply, you will need the following:
Five GCSEs (Grades A–C), including English Language and Maths (or equivalent qualification).
What You'll Bring
Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
Confidence using IT systems and digital tools.
A customer-focused mindset and commitment to public service.
A rewarding career delivering impact with one of Northern Ireland’s largest employers
Competitive salary
An attractive pension package providing a range of valuable benefits and current employer contributions of 34.25%
25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, and 12 public and privilege holidays each year
Opportunity for career development and progression
Flexible ways of working depending on the individual role
Job stability – we offer secure employment
Key Benefits of Working with NICS
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
Our Locations
Posts are are all based in Bruce Street, Belfast.
This is an exciting time to join the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) Occupational Health and Wellbeing Services.
We are investing in our people, modernising how we work and building a multidisciplinary service that puts prevention, wellbeing and early intervention at the heart of what we do.
Our ambition is to move beyond a traditional occupational health model to create a modern, responsive and evidence-based service that supports both employees and organisations to thrive.
If you are professionally qualified, career-minded, and interested in making a meaningful impact, we welcome your expression of interest.
Join a Service that's Changing for the Better
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
About the Roles
Most importantly, you'll join a supportive team that is committed to continuous improvement and shaping the future of occupational health and wellbeing across the NICS. If you want to help build something new, broaden your professional experience and contribute to better outcomes for thousands of employees, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for talented professionals to join us as Medical Officers, Senior Occupational Health Technicians, Trainee Occupational Health Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Psychologists. Whether you are established in your profession or at the start of your occupational health career, you will find opportunities to develop, learn and make a real difference. Professional development, clinical supervision, multidisciplinary working and service innovation are central to our approach.
Our work is varied, challenging and rewarding. We support one of the most diverse workforces in Northern Ireland, working with colleagues from every department and agency. On any given day you could be supporting prison officers, veterinary inspectors, forest rangers, environmental scientists, roads engineers, or frontline operational staff.
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
The Selection Process
Applications will first be assessed against the eligibility criteria.
Relevant or equivalent qualifications will be considered.
Eligibility
An appointment will be dependent on the individual satisfying the vetting requirements for the post. The level of vetting required for these posts is Counter Terrorist Check (CTC).
Vetting
Department of Finance (Land & Property Services)
Managing land registration, valuation, and property tax.
Department for Communities
Supporting benefits, pensions, housing, and employment services.
Department of Education
Ensuring teachers are paid and pensions are managed accurately.
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)
Supporting sustainable farming, climate goals, and rural communities.
Who better to tell you about a job than the people already working there!
Occupational Health
Closed for applications
and Wellbeing
Services
The deadline for expressions of interest is 12 noon on Friday 18 September.
Join our Open Day
You are invited to attend a drop-in open day at the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service, Bruce Street, Belfast, BT2 7JD.
This will take place from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesday 15th September 2026.
Please note requests to reschedule the open day cannot be accommodated.
