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MINDEF

Deputy Director (Psychology) - DIS

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 06 Feb 2025

What the role is

You serve as the subject matter expert for all psychology-related matters in the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), providing a spectrum of organisational and operational psychological support during peacetime and operations.

What you will be working on

- Provide organisational and operational psychological support to the DIS - Design and implement systems to ensure job-fit of DIS personnel - Monitor organisational effectiveness of the DIS and develop appropriate intervention strategies - Remove barriers and promote enablers for DIS personnel to meet work demands - Lead and train a group of Defence Psychologists in supporting the DIS - Develop and maintain up-to-date, industry-aligned psychological systems - Ensure professional standards of practice and deliver evidence-based systems Challenge(s) - Maintaining and applying subject matter expertise across a comprehensive spectrum within the defence context - Keeping abreast of developments in psychology domains relevant to the DIS - Ensuring systems developed are up-to-date and aligned with industry practices

What we are looking for

- Education in Psychology - At least 10 years of relevant experience - In-depth knowledge of psychological theories related to individual, team, and organisational effectiveness - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Open-mindedness and adaptability - Passionate about growing the practice of psychology in the DIS Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.