You lead a team to formulate, coordinate and execute public and digital communication strategies that strengthen MINDEF/SAF's corporate image and maintain public trust in national defence, National Service (NS) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
MINDEF
Assistant Director (Public & Digital Communications)
Permanent
Closing on 12 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop and execute communication strategies
- Manage local and international media engagement
- Handle crisis and incident communications
- Leverage mainstream and social media platforms
- Shape positive perceptions among key audiences
- Represent MINDEF/SAF in media interactions
- Function as Service Account Manager
- Coordinate communications and publicity events
Challenge(s)
- Balancing policy sensitivity with operational considerations
- Coordinating multiple stakeholders to meet organisational objectives
- Maintaining composure and adaptability during major incidents
- Managing rapid changes in short-cycle media environment
- Building and maintaining effective media relationships
- Working odd hours and travelling overseas on short notice
What we are looking for
- Education in Communication Studies, Political Science or Social sciences
- At least 6 years of experience in journalism, media, public relations or corporate communications
- Strong command of both written and spoken English
- Proficiency in a second language (Mandarin, Malay, Tamil) is useful
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work independently
- Assertive, meticulous and detail-oriented.
- Keen interest in Singapore’s media, political, defence and security developments
- Good understanding of Singapore’s media landscape
- Ability to work odd hours and travel overseas on short notice for work
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 12 Dec 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.
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.
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