Job Description

What the role is:As a central people agency, PSD has put in place various initiatives to help the Public Service respond to the many driving forces impacting the future of work and HR. To help officers manage the various transitions in their public service career and to ensure that the transitions are carried out smoothly, we are looking for an Assistant Director, Career Development and Transition. Reporting to the Deputy Director (Career Development and Transition), you will be part of the Workforce Development cluster in PSD.What you will be working on:You will provide leadership and strategic direction to a team to: \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and implement innovative policies, programmes and incentives that facilitate career development and transition for public service officers (including mature officers and transiting officers), and enhance their employability \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide advisory and support to public agencies on end-to-end workforce transition matters from developing to executing the transition plans. \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop job pipelines through strategic collaboration and strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders both within/outside public service, thereby creating pathways and programmes to facilitate successful placements.What we are looking for:[Values] We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service. [Key Competencies and Experience] \xe2\x80\xa2 [Career Development]: The ability to develop and facilitate career development initiatives, frameworks and programmes for people to thrive in meaningful careers that support their individual aspirations. Equip public agencies with tools to support their employees\' development and career. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Career Transition]: The ability to design and develop initiatives to facilitate reskilling and to support a smooth career transition process for public officers. Identify and recommend appropriate career management resources available, which may include career counselling and coaching to identify needs and concerns, as well as knowledge of workforce development trends and the job market landscape. Strong in sourcing job pipelines, networking to build strategic partnerships for job placements. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Working Effectively with Stakeholders]: The ability to reach out, influence and mobilise stakeholders towards a collective purpose, engaging them to deepen understanding of issues and co-creating solutions together. Excellent in presenting and translating information/insights succinctly and effective in stakeholder engagement to obtain buy-in amidst competing priorities. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose]: The ability to display care and empathy in how we serve, translate ideas and executive policies, and to deliver decisively and persevere through challenging situations. Passionate about helping employees raise their employability. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Caring for, Developing and Inspiring Staff]: The ability to be an effective people developer who inspires and engages staff, and supports them in building their capabilities and capacity. \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 8 years of work experience in related areas including policy, human resources, career development and partnership engagement. [Personal Traits] \xe2\x80\xa2 Resilient with a propensity to persevere \xe2\x80\xa2 Resourceful and comfortable working in an ambiguous and fluid environment Only shortlisted applicants will be notified within 2 weeks after closing date. Successful candidates will be offered contract employment in the first instance.About Public Service Division:[About PSD] The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the Public Service. We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore. [Why Join Us] When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans. If you share our passion in reimagining the Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us! You can also connect with us via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/public-service-division |People, Our Pride| Service, Our Pledge | Integrity, Our Core | Excellence, Our Quest|

Public Service Division