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:Your main responsibilities will be to provide administrative support in ensuring efficient management of daily tasks and scheduling of meetings for your principal. The key responsibilities include: a. Scheduling of meetings/events; b. Managing calendars, emails and phone calls; c. Making official work trip arrangements; d. Organising events for the department or be part of a committee to organise events for the Ministry. e. Maintaining records and filing systems; f. Managing budgets and expenditure; and g. Any other duties assigned by your principal.What we are looking for:You should be a Singapore citizen and possess an \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d level or Diploma in any discipline, preferably with some relevant working experience as a personal assistant in the public sector. Candidates without these qualifications but with relevant working experience will also be considered. You should possess good written and spoken communication skills and time-management skills. You are expected to be an independent worker and have good initiative, while being a good team player. You should also be a self-motivated and resourceful individual.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