This role is ideal for individuals passionate about improving the lives of Singaporeans by enhancing workplace protections, while supporting a dynamic business environment that creates good jobs. The work will support the Workplace Policy and Strategy Division’s mission to achieve “Thriving Workplaces that Promote Economic Growth and Safeguard our Social Compact”.

You will develop policies to strengthen labour standards, employment laws, and fair employment practices. Your work will help foster workplace harmony, adapt to evolving societal views of work, and prepare for long-term shifts in economic, demographic, and technological changes. Key responsibilities include: • Tackling workplace discrimination through the implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act; • Studying workplace trends (such as the use of AI in hiring decisions, and prevalence of remote working) and their implications, • Proposing policies to better support different archetypes of workers (e.g. platform workers, self-employed persons); • Reviewing and strengthening core labour laws such as the Employment Act; and • Developing policy tools to achieve intended outcomes, e.g. legislation, various forms of tripartite guidelines, or other non-legislative means. Success in this role requires strong critical and systems thinking skills to balance diverse perspectives and assess policy trade-offs. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior policymakers and political office holders, and engage with diverse stakeholders – including unions, employer associations, NGOs, and other teams within MOM and other government agencies.

We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively communicate ideas, and who is keen to shape impactful policies that affect millions of Singaporeans. • Strong critical thinking and systems thinking skills • Ability to write and articulate views clearly, systematically and effectively • Ability to build networks and engage stakeholders internally and externally, and at different levels, to understand their perspectives and concerns, and to find alignment • Keen intellectual interest in social and economic issues at large, and employment issues in particular PWDs are welcome to apply

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore. As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.