Job Description

What the role is:The Director/ Safety, Security and Emergency in the Infrastructure and Facility Services Division leads a team of policy staffers, emergency planners and trainers to maintain a high state of operations readiness and safety standards for MOE. The portfolio involves overseeing the safety, security, emergency and operations readiness in MOE Headquarters (HQ) and MOE educational institutions, including the conduct of emergency training and exercises.What you will be working on:

• Oversee the safety, security and emergency aspects of MOE which covers both MOE HQ and educational institutions \xe2\x80\xa2 Represent MOE at national level safety, security and emergency planning platforms and meetings \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinate and liaise with external agencies on national emergency plans development and related matters, and in times of an actual emergency \xe2\x80\xa2 Participate in emergency exercises held in conjunction with other agencies and support the conduct of emergency exercises for MOE HQ and educational institutions \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop, refine and test the Ministry\'s emergency plans in consultation with internal stakeholders as well as with external stakeholders such as MHA, MOM, MOH, SPF and SCDF \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and implement safety and security policies and plans (including guidelines, standard operating procedures), and oversee security readiness and safety standards in MOE HQ and educational institutions (e.g. develop and conduct safety and emergency training (workshops and courses) to prepare MOE HQ and schools to respond to safety and emergency situations)

What we are looking for:

• At least 15 years of experience in the areas of safety, security and emergency planning, including 5 years in senior appointment \xe2\x80\xa2 A dynamic individual with excellent leadership quality \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess good writing, operational planning and communication skills In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. 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 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.

Ministry of Education