Job Description

What the role is:As a Personal Assistant in the Ministry of Education, you will provide secretarial and administrative support to a member in the MOE Senior Management team. You will be responsible for the daily operation of the assigned office at the Ministry\'s headquarters.What you will be working on:

• Plan and manage the principal\'s schedule \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist in the principal\'s travel arrangements for official overseas trips \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinate and arrange meetings including booking venues and circulating meeting materials \xe2\x80\xa2 Take charge of general office administration including maintaining a good filing system, and arranging for despatch and collection of documents

What we are looking for:

• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Meticulous and able to multi-task \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work independently with minimal supervision \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work well and handle people at all levels \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications and comfortable with using IT applications 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