As a Senior/ Lead Manager, Counselling and Student Welfare (CSW) in Guidance Branch, Student Development Curriculum Division 1, you will be part of the team ensuring that MOE schools are adequately supported with school counselling and student welfare services.

• Provide leadership in knowledge management and analysis of data to inform policy decisions/ practices, and track outcomes, keeping abreast of the affordance of automation technology to improve data analysis and/or knowledge management • Perform secretariat/ staffing duties and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders (including schools, MOEHQ, external agencies) on CSW-related matters. • Prepare reports and communicate findings and policy implications to policymakers, programme developers and schools • Organise national-level events such as conferences and seminars to enhance professional development of the School Counsellors (SC) and Student Welfare Officers (SWO) • Work with MOE HR Division to ensure the adequate resourcing of SWOs and SCs to all schools

• Preferably trained in Social Science • At least 5 years of relevant work experience relevant to children and youth, preferably in MOE and/ or the social service sector • Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills • Strong competencies in using Excel and/ or other data software • Strong administration, planning, time-management and organisational skills • Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and tight timelines • Ability to work well independently and in teams In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.