As Senior Manager, People Matters in the Academy of Singapore Teachers (AST), you will oversee the professional learning needs of Executive and Administrative Staff (EAS) and staff well-being for MOE. You will lead the planning and delivery of quality professional learning opportunities and staff well-being initiatives, working in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Ministry of Education
Senior Manager, People Matters
Contract
Closing on 31 May 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Lead the design and implementation of professional learning opportunities aligned with organisational priorities and individual development needs
• Champion a culture of continuous learning by identifying emerging capability gaps and proposing targeted solutions
• Lead the development and execution of staff well-being initiatives (e.g. annual health screening and flu vaccination) and employer well-being programmes to empower staff to proactively care for their well-being and foster a caring community
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure seamless and timely delivery of learning and well-being programmes
• Support internal finance and procurement functions to ensure resources are managed responsibly and in accordance to relevant regulations and frameworks
What we are looking for
• Relevant competencies in at least one of these areas: HR (learning & development, staff well-being), finance and procurement or project, programme and resource management
• Keen interest in people development and staff well-being
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to frame and translate ideas into practical actions/ solutions
• Sound understanding of organisational dynamics, with the ability to appreciate stakeholder priorities and concerns from multiple perspectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative team player who is comfortable navigating ambiguity and working in an environment that requires independence and adaptability
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 May 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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