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Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation

Senior Executive / Executive, Landscape

Permanent
Closing on 29 Jun 2026

What the role is

Supports the Landscape Unit as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) overseeing horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, greenery quality, and compliance on Sentosa.

The role ensures that landscape assets are safe, healthy, compliant, and well-managed, while supporting sustainability and operational excellence goals.

What you will be working on

1. Arboriculture and Tree Management

  • Ensure tree health, treatment compliance, and maintenance quality of IFM for all trees on Sentosa within maintenance boundary including heritage and valuable trees.

  • Review IFM performance and enforce standards.

  • Conduct tree risk assessments and provide technical recommendations.

  • Provide technical advisory for tree health, retention, relocation, and safeguarding for trees in project development boundaries.

  • Certify trees for removal or works prior to commencement, as required under development processes.


2. Horticulture Excellence

  • Implement and monitor enhanced horticulture and maintenance regimes.

  • Ensure plant health, treatment compliance, and maintenance quality of IFM.

  • Review IFM performance and enforce standards.

  • Provide advisory on plant care, soil conditions and treatment methods.

  • Support continuous improvement and test-bedding initiatives for horticulture excellence.

3. Water Demand and Water Crisis Management

  • Review irrigation and water-use performance and efficiency in relation to plant health response and outcomes.

  • Support development of island-wide greenery water strategies and water crisis planning.


4. Projects & Stakeholder Support

  • Support development and IP projects on tree protection, greenery compliance during works, etc.

  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders contractors on implementation issues.


5. Landscape improvement implementation and support for precinct activation/dress up.

6. Management of greenery and nature area.

7. Admin and other duties as assigned from time to time.

What we are looking for

  • Diploma or Degree in Horticulture, Arboriculture or related fields

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in arboriculture and landscape management

  • Strong technical knowledge in arboriculture and tree risk management

  • Strong technical knowledge in horticulture maintenance practices

  • Experience in managing contractors and site operations

  • Candidate who is ISA Certified Arborist with relevant hands on experience in arboriculture management practice and familiar with tropical trees / taxonomy as well as landscape project management will have an advantage

  • Strong technical judgement and problem-solving skills

  • Stakeholder coordination and communication

  • Structured, methodical and compliance-driven work style

  • Minimally Class 3 driving licence

  • Digital literacy

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Jun 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 Sentosa Development Corporation or the wider Public Service.


About Sentosa Development Corporation

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) was established on 1 September 1972 as a Statutory Board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Its charter since inception has been to oversee the development, management and promotion of the Sentosa Island as a resort destination for locals and tourists. Under the care of SDC, the island went through a makeover to become a premier getaway with multi-faceted appeal. From business conventions to beach parties, Sentosa caters to an extensive range of needs and interests. SDC has evolved and grown over the years. It currently oversees the following business and commercial units – Sentosa Leisure Management Pte Ltd, Sentosa Golf Club, Sentosa Cove Resort Management Pte Ltd and Mount Faber Leisure Group.

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