Job Description

What the role is:You are responsible to minimise injury risk and enhance soldier performance.What you will be working on:On this, you develop and implement effective movement techniques to prevent anterior cruciate ligament injuries and musculoskeletal injuries among military personnel. Your challenge lies in being able to have a deep understanding of the relationship between knowledge, attitudes and behaviour to effectively engage with the Army units to promote optional physical performance and reduce the risk of injuries among soldiers. You must also be able to manage the complexities of working with multiple organisations and stakeholders, balancing diverse demands to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification in Sport Science, kinesiology, or a related field. Post-graduate specialisation and a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency, e.g. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) is preferred. You must have at least 3 years work-experience in a related field or experience in developing and delivering training program in military or high-performance setting. Having experience working in a multidisciplinary team and teaching experiences is advantageous. Possess good understanding and knowledge of research design and methodology, biostatistics and bioethical issues is essential. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and operate as both a leader and team player. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About MINDEF:The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore\'s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF\'s mission and ensure Singapore\'s security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

Ministry of Defence