
#PPPintern (Policy and Strategy), Jan to Jun 2026
Public Service Division
Internship
Closing on 15 Nov 2025
What the role is
The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the Public Service. We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore.
The Challenge
The operating environment of the Public Service has been and will continue to undergo fundamental and rapid change. The issues we face are complex and multi-faceted, impacting the way the Public Service operates and organises itself.
For that, we have embarked on the Public Sector Transformation (PST) journey since 2010s seeking to transform along 3Ws – Work, Workforce, Workplace – to drive sustained change. Building on our progress, we continuously review the shifts needed to support the transformation of the Public Service. The next phase of PST emphasises putting citizens and businesses at the centre, developing careers for the public service workforce for the future, building digital and innovation capabilities and culture, and cross-agency collaboration.
What you will be working on
Learning Areas
By joining our #PeoplePurposePossibilities internship, you can play a role in improving the workplace experience of public officers, together with partners across the Whole-of-Government (WOG).
You will be part of the PST Cluster, which leads the WOG PST movement, building a Public Service capable of shaping Singapore's future in an increasingly complex global environment. You will play a role in shaping these exciting initiatives:
i) Horizon Scanning: Research and analyse international trends and best practices in PST focus areas including workforce productivity, digital and innovation practices.
ii) Capability Development: Support the development and implementation of capability-building programmes for the regulatory workforce in partnership with various government agencies to enhance public service capabilities.
iii) Strategic Communications and Engagement: Contribute to public service engagement initiatives and enhance communication platforms to promote public sector transformation efforts. This includes content development and platform management.
What we are looking for
We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are considering a career in Public Service and have a dare-to-try attitude to forge ahead to achieve outcomes. If you share our passion in shaping Singapore’s future with a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us as a PPP intern.
Key Competencies Required
An ideal candidate should possess the following:
• Strategic and futures thinking, data analytics, research and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to imagine for the future while problem solve for the now
• Comfortable with ambiguity and agile mode of operations
About Public Service Division
The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. Our 4 key roles include:
• Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers
• Developing a forward-looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos
• Building future-ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively
• Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens
Why Join Us
When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans.
If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!
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About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Nov 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 Public Service Division or the wider Public Service.