Falkland Islands Government Human Resources

FIG Job Opportunities

 For further information about these opportunities, please contact the relevant Government Department. 

To apply download an Application Form and once completed send through to the email address shown or hand into the Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ.

Careers Officer

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

The post holder will provide impartial job, training and study-related advice in order to help individuals make decisions about their career options and to reach their full potential and support lifelong learning. You will also work with the Careers Lead to promote career events to people in the Islands and students studying overseas. Essential criteria for the role include an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualifications or suitable relevant experience working in a similar role at the same level, a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience in the field of training and development, three years’ experience of effective team leadership and management and the ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences and demonstrate excellent classroom management. A manual driving licence is essential.

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Electrician/Electrical Technician 

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

The Power & Electrical Section has a vacancy for a qualified Electrician/Electrical Technician, depending on qualifications and experience. The main purpose of the post is to provide a daily response to the electrical distribution system comprising both overhead and underground services at voltages up to 22,000 volts. Experience of working on live systems would be an advantage, as would knowledge of cable jointing techniques but training will be given where necessary. The opportunity also exists to undertake training with Enercon to then assist with the maintenance of the Sand Bay and Mare Harbour wind farms. Applicants must hold a valid driving licence and be willing to join an on-call rota to provide a 24-hr response for faults occurring on the distribution network

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Click here to download the Electrician Job Description

Health & Social Services Department - Emotional Wellbeing Service Support Worker

Closing Date: 19 April 2024

Working as part of a multidisciplinary Emotional Wellbeing Service (EWS) in the Falkland Islands to support the delivery of high quality, recovery-focused, person-centred care to a caseload of service users across the lifespan with a wide range of mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. Essential criteria for the role include an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as (Mental) Health and Social Care along with 5 years experience of working with people with mental health needs (or other health and social care needs) in formal or informal settings. This role offers the opportunity for progression to a Community Psychiatric Nurse.