The Head (Administration & Finance) is a key member of Headquarters National Cadet Corps (HQ NCC) under the Character and Citizenship Education Branch (CCEB) in Student Development Curriculum Division 1 (SDCD1). You are responsible for supporting character and citizenship education outcomes in NCC through effective corps administration. You will be based in HQ NCC (229 Ang Mo Kio Street 66, #01-02, Amoy Quee Camp, Singapore 567759).
Ministry of Education
Head (Administration & Finance), HQ NCC
Contract
Closing on 31 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Lead and oversee the Admin & Registry, Promotion & Protocol, and Finance Section of HQ NCC
• Oversee HQ NCC manpower administration, personnel records, confidential reporting and staff documentation
• Manage promotions, appointments, ranking exercises, awards and disciplinary administration
• Serve as the Finance Officer for NCC’s budget and ensure proper financial governance and compliance
• Act as key liaison with MOE, MINDEF/SAF and external agencies on manpower and administrative matters
• Review and strengthen finance, administrative processes, controls and governance frameworks
What we are looking for
• At least 3 years in a managerial position. Prior experience in finance, HR and administration management and corporate governance would be preferred
• Strong understanding of manpower administration, compliance and financial controls
• Experience in process redesign, digitalisation or implementation of administrative system would be advantageous
• Meticulous, organised and able to exercise sound judgement
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation tools or AI-enabled solutions to improve workflow efficiency would be an advantage
• Team player with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.
Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.
If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Mar 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 Ministry of Education or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Education
The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.
The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.
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