Singapore’s home ownership programme is a key social tenet, and our public housing estates are home to more than 80% of Singapore’s resident population. Our public housing estates are managed and maintained by Town Councils for the benefit of residents. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the formulation, review and implementation of policies relating to town councils, dealing with issues that impact the lives of Singaporeans.

• Policy and Legislation: To review and implement the Town Councils Act and related subsidiary legislations, as well as develop new policies relating to town councils. In particular, you will develop strategies to exercise regulatory oversight of town councils to ensure Town Councils are well-governed and that the interests of residents are safeguarded while retaining their autonomy to manage our public housing estates. • Performance and Governance: To design programmes and initiatives to promulgate good governance and estate management practices among Town Councils, monitor and ensure performance standards are met, and that residents are informed of their Town Council’s performance, as part of ensuring town councils’ accountability to residents and the effective maintenance of HDB estates. • Finance: To assess Town Councils’ financial adequacy and sustainability, and administer various government grants and related financial matters You will have opportunities to work in multi-agency, multi-disciplinary teams with officers from HDB, other government agencies and the Town Councils. This job allows you to hone your sense-making skills, gain a better understanding of the operations of town councils and other resident-facing agencies, and acquire new skillsets in the areas of regulatory policy-making, governance standards and legislative drafting/interpretation.

We are looking for officers who possess strong analytical skills and excel in navigating complex issues with sharp policy acumen. The officer should also have keen socio-political sensitivity and strong ability to balance competing considerations in the formulation of policies. He/she should also be a strong team player and comfortable driving discussions and negotiations with other agencies.

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence. Our Mission: Develop World-Class Infrastructure MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors. Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations. Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible. Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.