The Civil Service Mobility Scheme offers civil servants an opportunity to apply for Mobility (i.e. transfer) through an open and transparent system in the Civil Service only. Civil servants are automatically deemed eligible for Mobility once the eligibility criteria have been met (i.e. 2 years’ services and a ‘Satisfactory’ PMDS rating). Additionally, each local HR unit is required to complete a ‘Suitability Report’ to assess the applicant’s current suitability for Mobility under the headings of performance, conduct and attendance. An applicant will not be made an offer of Mobility if they are determined to be unsuitable.
The Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER) is responsible for setting overarching mobility policy in the Civil Service and the National Shared Services Office (NSSO) are the administrators of the scheme. Local Human Resources units are considered the lead administrators of the scheme where an offer is under consideration or has been made. As per the Civil Service Mobility Scheme, a formal offer of mobility can be withdrawn in exceptional circumstances.
