You oversee an operation centre to monitor and manage all ongoing operational matters and incidents.
MINDEF
Assistant Director (Operations & Readiness)
Permanent
Closing on 31 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
- Ensure smooth running of facility on 24/7 basis
- Coordinate and execute support plans with team to maintain continuous facility readiness
- Develop processes and ensure all facility-related documentation is properly maintained and executed in timely manner
- Coordinate with all different stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely coordination of all exercise-related administrative requirements
Challenge(s)
- Having strong knowledge in facility operations management to ensure facility consistently meets user requirements
- Influencing and engaging a wide range of stakeholders and ensuring facility’s management is able to effectively support the users
What we are looking for
- At least 6 years of working experience related to facility management
- Good writing and analytical skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- High level of maturity and interpersonal skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Jan 2026.
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 MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
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