Job Description

What the role is:The Judiciary - comprising the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts - is one of the three constitutional pillars of government in Singapore. Known collectively as SG Courts, we are integrated and coordinated to serve as one judiciary. As an organ of state, the Judiciary\'s function is to independently administer justice. Headed by the Chief Justice, we are a forward-looking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Built on judicial professionalism and transparency, we maintain the highest standards of integrity in safeguarding our community. We pledge to ensure equal and continuous access to justice, and we are committed to deliver justice that is fair and impartial. A career in SG Courts will enable you to help us achieve the Judiciary\'s vision of inspiring public trust and confidence in providing an effective and accessible justice system in an outward-facing, court user-centric Judiciary. We welcome you to join our team as: SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC PLANNING STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESEARCH DIVISION FAMILY JUSTICE COURTSWhat you will be working on:

• Forecast political and socio-economic trends, their impact on the Family Justice Courts and develop possible solutions; \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify trends and best practices which can be adopted at the Family Justice Courts; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop, evaluate, review, and refine key programmes as identified by senior management and work with Family Justice Courts divisions to strengthen the Court\'s business processes and systems; \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with our strategic domestic partners to align our strategic plans and objectives for the family justice eco-system and to deliver holistic solutions cutting across agencies for our court users; \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with our other divisions on key strategic projects; \xe2\x80\xa2 Organise senior leadership retreats to discuss/brainstorm new ideas and medium term initiatives; \xe2\x80\xa2 Staff senior management for meetings with key agencies and partners; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Support the division in any other strategic and operational projects.

What we are looking for:

• Possess sharp analytical skills with a bent for strategic and innovative thinking; \xe2\x80\xa2 A degree in law would be an advantage, although not a prerequisite; \xe2\x80\xa2 Having at least 3 years of relevant experience in either strategic planning, policy operations, policy development and formulation work would be preferred; \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to develop and execute ideas and initiatives where there may be no precedent; \xe2\x80\xa2 Self-motivated, meticulous, with a drive for excellence; \xe2\x80\xa2 Work well in a team; \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent presentation skills and the ability to write well; \xe2\x80\xa2 Good interpersonal skills; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work with tight deadlines. The successful candidate will be appointed on a one-year probationary contract in the first instance. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.

About Supreme Court:Standing at the apex of an effective and efficient court system, the Supreme Court\'s vision is to be a \xe2\x80\x9cLeading, Trusted Judiciary. Ready for Tomorrow\xe2\x80\x9d. Our mission is to provide accessible justice that commands trust, respect and confidence. These are our success outcomes: - A thought leader in jurisprudence and court excellence; - Effective access to fair hearings; - High performing, service-oriented and passionate workforce; and - Innovative and future-ready organisation A career at the Supreme Court will enable you to contribute and enhance the administration of justice. You will be part of a committed team of professionals who seek to provide access to justice with fairness, impartiality, integrity and responsiveness.

Singapore Courts