The Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), a cluster of NParks, safeguards the health and welfare of animals through comprehensive and integrated programmes and works closely with partners in the veterinary and animal-related industries to strengthen capacities and enhance competencies in animal health and welfare. It is the main touch-point on animal and veterinary matters in Singapore and the first responder for all animal-related feedback.

The Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation provides veterinary care and rehabilitation for wild animals in Singapore and builds NParks’ expertise in the rescue, treatment and release of wildlife. It also enhances NParks’ biosurveillance and wildlife population research capabilities, and is key to our science- and community-based approach to wildlife management and conservation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation team under the Wildlife Trade branch. You will be responsible for managing and supporting the centre’s daily operations as well as its research, development and capacity building projects. Furthermore, the role will support the centre’s engagements with national and international wildlife stakeholders to promote wildlife health and positive outcomes in human-wildlife interactions, which aligns with NParks’ City in Nature vision. 

-    Drive core operations essential to the centre’s daily operations, including procurement, contract management, data management and project logistics.
-    Manage and oversee administrative work, procurement and contracts for essential services, including veterinary supplies and specialised equipment.
-    Optimise centre’s performance through effective procurement, contract management, data systems and resource planning. 
-    Administer and review the compliance of centre operating procedures, including workplace health and safety, biosecurity/biosafety regulations, controlled drugs use and radiation safety. 
-    Support centre operations including budget planning and control, resource management and allocation, data and software management. 
-    Coordinate centre engagements and maintain networks with relevant parties including wildlife stakeholders and industry, partner organizations and the public.  
-    Oversee research, development and ops tech projects for wildlife health and population management, including data collection and analysis.

-    Areas of studies in biological sciences, veterinary sciences, wildlife and conservational sciences, or relevant subject areas
-    Minimum two years’ experience with government procurement processes including tender and contract management.
-    Relevant working experience in the management of veterinary clinic, wildlife and/or animal-care centres preferred. 
-    Strong management and organizational skills, self-motivated and meticulous. 
-    Able to work effectively with others in a team and independently.
-    Possess good writing, interpersonal and communication skills.

Office Location 
Animal and Plant Health Centre
6 Perahu Road
Singapore 718827 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year employment contract.

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.