Deputy Director (Command & Staff Training) - Air Force

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF seeks a senior professional to train and mentor SAF officers across services, preparing them for top leadership roles. The role involves leading course development at the SAF military college, coordinating overseas study visits, and organizing distinguished speaker dialogues.

The incumbent will produce analytical pieces on global security, military affairs and technology developments, while fostering strong international defence relations and diplomacy across partners.

Qualifications

• Education in Strategic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or Adult Learning is preferred.
• Strong analytical expertise to refine course curriculum and deliver high-level instruction.
• Senior interpersonal and written communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and conduct of courses at the SAF military college.
• Manage Overseas Study Visits.
• Organise Distinguished Speaker Dialogues.
• Produce analytical pieces on global security, military affairs, and technology developments.
• Mentor and coach officers to prepare them for senior leadership appointments.
• Maintain international relations and foster defence cooperation between SAF and foreign militaries.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Strategic Studies

Political Science

International Relations

Adult Learning

Job description

What the role is:

You will be responsible for training, mentoring, and developing the professional skills of Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS) to prepare them for senior leadership appointments.

What you will be working on:

• Lead the development and conduct of courses at the SAF military college
• Manage Overseas Study Visits
• Organise Distinguished Speaker Dialogues
• Produce analytical pieces on global security, military affairs, and technology developments
• Mentor and coach officers to prepare them for senior leadership appointments
• Maintain positive international relations and foster defence cooperation between the SAF and foreign militaries

Challenge(s)- Operating independently while engaging effectively with senior leaders and subject matter experts across a complex, multi-service environment

Balancing a dual focus on internal officer development and external representation, requiring tact and diplomacy

What we are looking for:

• Education in Strategic Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Adult Learning, or a related field is preferred
• At least 15 years of relevant experience with significant staff experience in policy, training, or operational domains
• Strong analytical expertise with the ability to refine course curriculum and deliver credible, high-level instruction to both local and international officers
• Professional seniority and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills

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.