You are responsible for master planning administrative facilities for MINDEF/SAF camps and bases, managing major infrastructure projects and formulating workplace and infrastructure policies while prioritising employee experience.
Manager (Workplace Plans & Policy)
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 01 Sep 2026
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop master plans for administrative facilities refresh across SAF camps and bases
- Oversee major infrastructure development projects in Gombak and Depot Road precincts
- Gather and assess stakeholder requirements for key infrastructure projects
- Draft and seek approval for block requirements for major infrastructure projects
- Review and formulate workplace and infrastructure policies and standards
- Monitor industry standards and trends for workplace design
Challenge(s)
- Balancing diverse stakeholder interests in large-scale, long-term complex projects
- Ensuring workspace and workplace plans meet future demands and expectations
What we are looking for
- Education in Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Humanities and Social Sciences with focus on urban issues
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Excellent writing abilities
- Stakeholder management skills
(Applicants with no experience may apply.)
Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.
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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 01 Sep 2026.
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.