Job Description

What the role is:At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in Singapore\'s land, sea and air transport sectors to advance Singapore\'s economic competitiveness and Singaporeans\' quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical and committed individuals to join our able MOT team in realising the vision of a world-class transportation system and a global interconnected hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, join us!What you will be working on:You will be part of the Rail team in the Public Transport Division. You will be responsible for formulating and implementing policies to develop and regulate Singapore\'s MRT/LRT network. Our MRT/LRT network is the backbone of our public transport network, serving the commutes of millions of Singaporeans every day. It is also critical to the achievement of Singapore\'s sustainability goals. This is an exciting time to join the team - we are investing more than $60B in our rail network within this decade, to expand our rail network at an unprecedented pace and renew our aging lines. You will help to plan and oversee implementation of several major rail projects, including the new Cross-Island Line and Jurong Region Line, as well as various line extensions. The timely completion of these projects will pave the way for housing and economic development plans across the island, and create a more resilient rail network. You will also manage policies to improve the financial sustainability of our rail network while preserving the high levels of rail reliability and service quality that commuters expect. You will need to work closely with LTA as well as a wide range of agencies across Government, given the importance of our rail network for Singapore\'s housing plans, economic outcomes, and social inclusion. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to our historic efforts to forge new international rail links. The land transport links between Singapore and Malaysia are among the busiest border crossings in the world, serving more than 300,000 commuters daily. These links are vital to our economy, and to the livelihoods of many. You will play a part in the implementation of projects like the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link project - a complex and high-profile project involving a multitude of Singaporean and Malaysian agencies. Work on our international rail links requires tact and versatility, in order to manage sensitive bilateral and legal issues; ensure their timely completion and financial sustainability; and ultimately advance Singapore\'s national interests.What we are looking for:We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a dedicated, tight-knit, and highly motivated team. You should be a team player with good interpersonal skills, a strong sense of initiative, and excellent analytical and writing ability. You should also be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.About Ministry of Transport:The Mission of Ministry of Transport is to develop Singapore\'s land, sea and air transport sectors so as to enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy. MOT oversees the development and regulation of the following sectors: \xe2\x80\xa2 Civil Aviation and Air Transport \xe2\x80\xa2 Maritime and Ports \xe2\x80\xa2 Land Transport Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region. The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).

Ministry of Transport