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MINDEF

Deputy Director (Command & Staff Training)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 25 May 2025

What the role is

You lead curriculum development and military education at the Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College (GKS CSC), specialising in SAF/Land operations and Division/Brigade-level operational planning.

What you will be working on

- Conduct curriculum review of exercise, lessons, discussions and specified college events - Lead map planning sessions and wargame exercises - Write commentaries, opinions, think-pieces on global security, military affairs, technological developments or any other topic of interest - Train, coach, mentor and develop the professional knowledge and skills of the SAF Officers Challenge(s) - Shaping future military leaders - Maintaining current military knowledge

What we are looking for

- At least 15 years in military operations expertise - Strategic thinking abilities - Educational development skills - Leadership mentoring experience - Passion to research for new knowledge - Critical thinking skills - Strong professional curiosity in global security and military affairs 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.