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MINDEF

Assistant Director (HR Professional Training)

MINDEF

PermanentClosed

What the role is

You are responsible for formulating and driving training strategies that strengthen the capabilities of the Human Resource (HR) community within MINDEF/SAF. This role involves close collaboration with key stakeholders to communicate, implement and align training initiatives with MINDEF/SAF's strategic objectives, ensuring their effective and efficient execution.

What you will be working on

- Design, implement and evaluate customised learning and development strategies, plans and curricula to strengthen workforce capabilities - Manage training systems, learning content and instructional materials - Plan and allocate learning and development budget - Manage and develop a team - Engage and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders - Identify training needs and propose targeted solutions to bridge competency gaps - Stay informed of local and global HR trends and best practices, and drive the adoption of forward-looking initiatives - Prepare and present reports on training performance and outcomes to management for review and decision-making - Promote a culture of lifelong learning within MINDEF/SAF Challenge(s) - Understanding diverse operational contexts and synthesising requirements across MINDEF/SAF HR domains - Keeping training content and delivery methods relevant in an evolving HR landscape - Managing multiple stakeholders and subject matter experts while ensuring consistent, quality training delivery

What we are looking for

- At least 6 years of relevant experience - Strong interpersonal abilities - Team leadership - Ability to work well in group - Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, meeting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities - Proactive mindset, resourcefulness - Excellent communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Effective presentation and facilitation 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

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.