You play a critical role in supporting the psychological, emotional, and social adjustment of new enlistees during their transition into military life, safeguarding the well-being of recruits.
MINDEF
Manager (Orientation)
Permanent
Closing on 26 Feb 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Conduct orientation briefings and engagement sessions for newly enlisted recruits
- Identify recruits at risk of poor adjustment to military regimentation or training disengagement
- Perform intermediate checks on at-risk recruits referred by unit commanders prior to escalation to higher-level care agencies
- Provide basic counselling, emotional support, and psychological first aid to recruits experiencing adjustment difficulties
- Work closely with commanders, Medical Officers (MOs), psychologists, and CareHub to recommend appropriate interventions and support pathways
- Track regular welfare and engagement reports for submitting to school and centre leadership
- Organise mental wellness and unit cohesion activities within the school
Challenge(s)
- Engaging recruits empathetically whilst maintaining professional boundaries
- Working in a high-tempo training environment with multiple stakeholders on an off-shore island (Pulau Tekong) with flexible working hours extending into late evenings or weekends
- Supporting additional assignments in event organisation and taking on secondary organisational excellence related tasking
What we are looking for
- Education in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, or a related field
- Relevant experience in understanding military or communal living challenges, youth engagement, or dealing with at-risk youth or newly enlisted servicemen will be an advantage
- Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
- Sound judgement in identifying welfare risks and escalation thresholds, with the ability to work effectively with young adults in a structured environment
- Organised, responsible, and able to perform duties independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to visit training in the field occasionally
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 26 Feb 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
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