You implement safety policies, manage incident prevention, and ensure operational safety integration for Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) and SAF Advisory Group (SAFAG) exercises and operations.

Formation Safety Officer - Hendon
MINDEF
Permanent
Closing on 08 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop safety management plans
- Advise Commanders on Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) matters
- Analyse safety performance
- Implement safety programmes
- Conduct safety inspections and internal audits
- Manage exercise safety measures
- Coordinate with external agencies
- Deliver safety education
- Monitor safety compliance
Challenge(s)
- Fostering strong safety culture
- Balancing training effectiveness with safety
- Keeping abreast of new technologies and the constant introduction of new special-to-arm equipment
What we are looking for
- At least 6 years of relevant work experience in safety and training.
- Project management abilities
- Good organisational, supervisory and inspection skills
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 08 Sep 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.