Manager / Senior Manager - Licensing (Contract)

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 03 Oct 2025

What the role is

The Veterinary Council (VC) will be responsible for governing and regulating the professional, ethical and practical standards of the veterinary profession in Singapore. The VC will oversee the registration of veterinary professionals, the accreditation of veterinary education and the upholding of professional conduct for veterinary professionals. It will work closely with other professional boards, veterinary professionals, educational institutions and government agencies to achieve these goals.

The VC Secretariat will support the VC for its secretariat and operational functions, including managing registration, accreditation, and disciplinary processes. Thus, it will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the VC in fulfilling its responsibilities.

What you will be working on

You will be part of the VC Secretariat team in the Licensing Branch, under the Industry Standards and Regulatory (ISR) Division of NParks. You will play a key role in maintaining and upholding professional standards within the veterinary industry.

Your scope of work includes:

Provide secretarial support to the VC and related committees
Develop, administer and review new scheme(s), including evaluating applications, making recommendations to the VC on the suitability of the applicants and maintaining databases
Manage policies and continuing education and professional development of veterinary professionals
Develop and implement a comprehensive disciplinary framework for veterinary professionals
Develop and work on IT system development and enhancements
Provide support for projects undertaken by department and organisation

What we are looking for

Areas of study in Veterinary Science, Biological Sciences or relevant subject is preferred
Experience in veterinary practice or equivalent experience in regulatory fields is preferred
Experience in disciplinary procedures, regulatory bodies or enforcement is highly advantageous

Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage sensitive situations, and build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders
Good IT skills e.g. sound applied knowledge of Microsoft Office

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Appointment will be on contract basis.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing on 03 Oct 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 National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.