
Personal Assistant
MHA - Singapore Prison Service (SPS)
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 14 Sep 2025
What the role is
The job holder will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to two Deputy Commissioners of Prisons overseeing various divisions within the Singapore Prison Service.
Primary responsibilities include managing electronic calendars, coordinating meetings and appointments, and ensuring principals are kept informed of their schedules in an accurate and timely manner.
Key duties encompass preparing meeting materials and administrative details (venue, timing, security clearance, dress code), resolving scheduling conflicts through rescheduling or alternative arrangements, and monitoring email correspondence and telephone calls for appropriate screening and response.
The job holder will coordinate official overseas travel arrangements in collaboration with appointed staff, ensure relevant departments are notified of principals' absence, and submit various claims through internal portals according to established timelines.
The position requires handling confidential information and staff coordination with utmost professionalism and discretion.
What you will be working on
Key Deliverables:
- Coordinate and manage dual principal calendar systems, including meeting scheduling and appointment follow-up
- Prepare comprehensive meeting materials and administrative arrangements
- Provide administrative support for official travel arrangements
- Process claims submissions in accordance with official guidelines
- Maintain confidential document handling and gatekeeping responsibilities
What we are looking for
Candidates must demonstrate strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail for accurate schedule management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are essential for effective collaboration with internal staff and external agency personnel.
The successful applicant should possess strong prioritisation skills with the ability to assess competing appointment requests. Essential multitasking capabilities are required to manage simultaneous requests whilst maintaining effective follow-up procedures for schedule modifications.
About MHA - Singapore Prison Service (SPS)
The Singapore Prison Service protects society through the safe and secure custody of offenders. We take the lead in providing guidance to offenders under our charge and assist them in their reintegration upon their release. We cooperate with our partners in aftercare and prevention, working with them to rehabilitate, renew, and restart the lives of offenders so they can become productive members of society. As Captains of Lives, our team of uniformed officers and civilian staff work together to inspire everyone at every chance towards a society without reoffending.
About your application process
This job is closing on 14 Sep 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 MHA - Singapore Prison Service (SPS) or the wider Public Service.