Senior/Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning and Development (CPDO) [NIE]

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE)

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research.

NIE invites suitable candidates to join the Corporate Planning & Development Office (CPDO) as a Senior/Assistant Manager, Corporate Planning and Development (3-year contract).

Job Description

• Liaise with NTU counterparts, such as the Office of Health and Safety, to implement and coordinate new initiatives and share and distribute information relating to workplace health and safety matters within NIE to meet NTU expectations.
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate new and existing health and safety policies and services to build a strong safety and health culture within the NIE community and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and NTU expectations.
• Facilitate Enterprise Risk Management programme, which includes reviewing & tracking the key risks identified in the risk register.
• Support assistant directors in the department in various corporate planning initiatives, such as crisis/incident management and Enterprise Risk Management, etc.
• Provide administrative/secretariat support for activities/committees/meetings by the department.

Requirements

• A University degree.
• At least three years of relevant experience in occupational workplace health and safety management, with practical knowledge and experience in implementing safety programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Strong experience in ISO documentation, including ISO 45001, would be preferred.
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications and strong in Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an eye for detail.
• Highly motivated individual who can multi-task and work independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure with different levels of people.

Closing Date: 4 February 2025

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Other Information

NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.