Job Description

What you will be working on:This is the right role for you if you are passionate about improving the lives of Singaporeans by strengthening workplace protections for workers, while balancing this with the need to support a thriving business environment so that we can continue to grow good jobs. You will be responsible for developing policies and driving the implementation of labour standards and employment laws, to make every workplace in Singapore a good workplace. Some issues that the team is working on include legislation to tackle workplace discrimination, enhancing protections for platform workers, and reviewing our main labour laws such as the Employment Act. The team also develops policy tools other than legislation to shape workplace norms, for example Alliances for Action and Tripartite Standards. In this role, you will need strong critical thinking and systems thinking skills, and the ability to see the bigger picture and assess the trade-offs that need to be made for different policy options. You will also have the opportunity to engage and work with a wide range of stakeholders, such as unions, employer associations, NGOs, as well as other teams within MOM that are responsible for operations, enforcement, outreach, communications, and research. Through these engagements, you will gain a better appreciation of the complexities of policymaking and policy implementation. You will also have regular opportunities to work with senior policy makers and political office holders. The ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment and to communicate your ideas clearly and convincingly will put you in good stead to make an impact on policies that shape the lives of millions of Singaporeans.What we are looking for:

• Strong critical thinking and systems thinking skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to write and articulate views clearly, systematically and effectively \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to build networks and engage stakeholders internally and externally, and at different levels, to understand their perspectives and concerns, and to find alignment \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen intellectual interest in social and economic issues at large, and employment issues in particular \xe2\x80\xa2 PWDs are welcome to apply

About Ministry of Manpower:The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) aims to develop a productive workforce and progressive workplaces, for Singaporeans to have better jobs and a secure retirement. In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Singapore\'s workforce and workplace practices have to remain adaptable. MOM\'s policies help enhance the workforce\'s profile, promote lifelong employability and income security for Singaporeans, as well as foster excellent working environments that are fair and safe. As an MOM officer, you will get to work in a range of exciting areas to help the Ministry attain its goals, including manpower policy, industrial relations, workplace safety and foreign employment regulation. MOM is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.

Ministry of Manpower