RPG provides services for the rehabilitation of adult and juvenile offenders and the protection of children and families. We are passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of these children, youths and families and are looking for like-minded individuals who share the same passion as us to join our dynamic and life-changing team.
POP is responsible for the overall prevention efforts, strategic planning, operations policy, data governance and digital transformation for RPG.
Ministry Of Social And Family Development
Deputy Director (Prevention Branch), RPG/POP
Contract
Closing on 05 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Prevention is a new focal area for MSF and you will lead the Prevention Branch in POP to drive and coordinate RPG’s prevention efforts, to:
i. prevent the occurrence of domestic violence, problem gambling and youth offending (‘primary prevention’);
ii. pre-empt at-risk individuals and families from entering into RPG’s system (‘secondary prevention’); and
iii. protect and rehabilitate in-risk RPG clients (‘tertiary prevention’).
You will have the opportunity to work closely with Government agencies and external stakeholders, to review, develop and implement data-driven prevention strategies to meet RPG’s objectives, across 3 teams in Prevention Branch:
• Prevention Planning: Strategise prevention solutions, including leveraging data analytics and technology to facilitate early detection and intervention for at-risk groups;
• Prevention Engagement: Build community partnerships across the 3P (People, Public, Private) sectors to co-create prevention outreach and engagements; and
• Prevention Education: Steer RPG’s media and public education calendar, as well as media campaigns including for the National Council on Problem Gambling and the prevention of domestic violence.
What we are looking for
• Strong leadership in guiding a team of officers with diverse skillsets and strengths, with relevant experience in strategic planning, ops policy/planning, stakeholder engagements and/or public communications roles
• Excellent analytical, written and communication skills
• Good inter-personal skills working with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative and comfortable with sense-making complex landscapes
• Resourceful, open to innovation and versatile in switching between strategic planning and implementation
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Apr 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 Social And Family Development or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry Of Social And Family Development
“We are Professionals with Passion for People”
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together.
We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families.
A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!
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