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MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Personnel Officer

MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Permanent

Closing on 23 Sep 2025

What the role is

1) Oversees and manages the HR and administrative matters for CDA. 2) Actively involves in talent & performance management, training & development, payroll management, as well as National Service cycle changes (onboarding and exit management) for all NSFs. 3) Maintains the records and data of all active personnel in the academy

What you will be working on

1) To manage the overall NS experience of NSFs in CDA 2) To conduct posting of NSFs, certify monthly attendances and meal allowances for NSFs 3) Serve as a point of contact for all matters pertaining to NS e.g. welfare management, financial assistance, discipline and regimentation 5) To work with unit supervisors and MHA HR Shared Services to draft and prepare ORD transcript, testimonial, ORD package, ORD medical rescheduling and assigning ORD interviews. 6) To plan, organize and implement division and force-wide level functions and welfare activities, such as Enlistment, Mass Posting, ORD functions, promotion ceremonies and family day events 6) To plan, organize and implement division level functions and welfare activities, such as ORD functions, promotion ceremonies and family day events 7) To assist in the coordination and provision of administrative support for the academy 8) To achieve KPIs for HR related audits

What we are looking for

1) Relevant experience in performing HR functions. Prior experience in public agencies and familiar with government Instruction Manuals and HR systems will be advantageous 2) Ability to work independently and in a team 3) Possess strong communication and good interpersonal skills 4) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data analytics

About MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters. In 1982, the National Civil Defence Plan was launched which spearheaded the emergency preparedness for the nation. With the enactment of the Civil Defence Act in 1986, the SCDF was established as an independent organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In the same year, the Hotel New World collapse paved the way for joint operations between the SCDF and Singapore Fire Service (SFS). Due to the similarity in roles and functions, the SCDF and SFS were formally integrated on 15 April 1989. Over the years, the SCDF has improved its life saving operations through innovations and programmes to enhance her fire-fighting, rescue capabilities and public education plans. The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (The Red Rhino) and Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle are some of the customized solutions which the force has developed to increase its operational capabilities. The SCDF also actively engages the local community through its wide-ranging public educational programmes and community-based activities to enhance the resilience and emergency preparedness of the civilian population. Today, the Force is recognised by the population as a professional body of well-trained officers and men geared to respond to all types of life-threatening emergencies round-the-clock. An operationally ready SCDF, working hand-in-hand with a prepared and resilient population, helps to ensure that the nation is capable of handling any untoward eventualities.

About your application process

This job is closing on 23 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 Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or the wider Public Service.