At the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), we strive to build a Great Workforce and a Great Workplace. We work to achieve a globally competitive workforce and great workplace, for a cohesive society and a secure economic future for all Singaporeans. Our work transcends the boundaries of our desks – it takes us to real workplaces all over Singapore. We are continually on the lookout for individuals who want to make a difference and impact lives in the core areas of our work.
The Industrial Arbitration Court (IAC) was established under the Industrial Relations Act 1960 with the goal of promoting industrial harmony and maintaining fair labor practices. The court primarily handles disputes on employment terms, and the certification of collective agreements.
You will assist the Registrar in managing court operations, facilitating the resolution of industrial disputes, and timely certification of collective agreements registered with the court.

Assistant Registrar (Sr Manager/Principal Manager/Asst Director), IAC, LRWD
Ministry of Manpower
PermanentClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Vetting through collective agreements and variation applications to ensure that the terms therein comply with labour laws
• Assisting in drafting and reviewing court documents or content (such as awards, orders, annual reports, IAC website)
• Providing mediation to parties of a trade dispute
• Providing administrative support during hearings and proceedings
• Supervising and working with a team of executives on the daily operations of the court, including revising existing SOPs
• Maintaining and safekeeping court records (such as awards, transcripts, statistical data)
• Liaising with government agencies and external parties when required
• Continually looking for solutions for the court’s operational efficiency
• Exploring and leveraging on technology (such as AI, data visualisation) to improve work processes, and collate/present data
What we are looking for
• Possess tertiary qualification in any discipline and at least 5 years of relevant work experience;
• Working knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations practices, or dispute resolution would be an advantage;
• Experience in legal, regulatory, enforcement or policy work is preferred
• Ability to write clearly and reason compellingly
• Timely, analytical, independent and self-motivated
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.