You are responsible for the planning and implementation of training curricula, including the design and development of training curriculum and instructional materials while ensuring the currency of existing training materials to enhance training effectiveness, efficiency and engagement through integration of adult pedagogy and simulation systems.
MINDEF
Manager (Training & Learning Development) - Stagmont
Permanent
Closing on 03 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
- Analyse operational requirements to identify training needs and design comprehensive training solutions
- Develop and implement training curricula with appropriate integration of learning technologies
- Prepare training materials by analysing the learning environment to understand the context for adult learning
- Evaluate training solutions and refine assessment processes by developing assessment activities, processes, tools and criteria to test trainees' competencies
- Design and develop customised course assessment plans and coordinate with various schoolhouses for data collection and evidence gathering
- Plan Curriculum Transformation workshops and analyse the progress of learning transformation efforts
- Monitor trainer development through the Train-the-Trainer Program and SAF Training Development Courses
Challenge(s)
- Seeking out and forging partnerships internally to drive training and learning transformation while balancing and managing professional expertise vertically with leadership and horizontally with other officers
- Serving as a liaison with external agencies to support the larger objective of delivering effective and engaging training
- Maintaining currency with industry standards, best practices, and norms on curriculum and instructional design
- Keeping abreast of learning technology applications for enhancing curricula
What we are looking for
- Knowledge of adult pedagogy and instructional design principles
- Understanding of learning technologies and e-learning techniques
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
(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 03 Nov 2025.
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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