Formation Safety Officer - Hendon

Ministry of Defence Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in defense is seeking a Safety Manager to implement policies and enhance safety culture for its Special Operations Task Force. The role involves developing safety management plans, advising on OHS, and conducting inspections to ensure compliance while balancing operational effectiveness. A minimum of 6 years in safety training is required, along with strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant work experience in safety and training.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Good organisational, supervisory, and inspection skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety management plans.
• Advise Commanders on OHS matters.
• Conduct safety inspections and internal audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Inspection skills

Project management

Job description

About the role
You implement safety policies, manage incident prevention, and ensure operational safety integration for Special Operations Task Force (SOTF) and SAF Advisory Group (SAFAG) exercises and operations.

What you will be working on

• Develop safety management plans
• Advise Commanders on Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) matters
• Analyse safety performance
• Implement safety programmes
• Conduct safety inspections and internal audits
• Manage exercise safety measures
• Coordinate with external agencies
• Deliver safety education
• Monitor safety compliance

Challenge(s)

• Fostering strong safety culture
• Balancing training effectiveness with safety
• Keeping abreast of new technologies and the constant introduction of new special-to-arm equipment

What we are looking for

• At least 6 years of relevant work experience in safety and training.
• Project management abilities
• Good organisational, supervisory and inspection skills