Assistant Director (Professional Military Knowledge)

MINDEF; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 67.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MINDEF is seeking to develop and maintain the Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) subject framework for Officers, Warrant Officers and Specialists at different career stages. You will coordinate reviews with subject owners and curriculum teams, ensure proper sequencing and progression, and identify gaps to strengthen learning structures.

The role emphasizes balancing academic rigor with operational relevance, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and offering practical improvements to subject

Formación

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate subject structures and outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain PMK subject framework for Officers, WOs and Specialists.

Conocimientos

Curriculum development

Curriculum assessment

Analytics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Educación

Education in Curriculum Development / Instructional Design

Herramientas

MS Office

LMS

Content authoring tools

Descripción del empleo

What the role is:

You will develop and maintain the Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) subject framework across different courses, supporting the development of Officers, Warrant Officers and Specialists at different stages of their careers.

What you will be working on:

• Work with subject owners, subject-matter experts, and curriculum teams to coordinate reviews of subject content, learning outcomes, and assessments
• Ensure appropriate sequencing, depth, and progression across PMK subjects
• Identify gaps and overlaps in subject content
• Assess the suitability of learning materials and confirm that proposed subject structures are coherent at the working level
• Consolidate findings and submit reviewed subject structures for wider curriculum integration
• Recommend improvements to the PMK framework and subject design
• Challenge(s)
• Reconciling differing perspectives and priorities among subject owners and stakeholders
• Balancing academic rigour, operational relevance, and the developmental needs of learners across different courses

What we are looking for:

• Education in Curriculum Development, Education, Instructional Design, or a related field is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in curriculum development, training development, subject reviews, or academic quality assurance is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate subject structures, learning outcomes, and assessment approaches
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with subject-matter experts and diverse stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement and recommend practical improvements to subject design and curriculum frameworks

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF's mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.