Formation Safety Officer - Khatib

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF in Singapore seeks an experienced Safety and Occupational Health lead for the Artillery formation, overseeing safety management, advising on risks, and driving governance to promote a strong safety culture across formations. You will coordinate safety committees, develop SOPs and risk-based plans, conduct inspections and investigations, and guide Safety Officers.

Strong OSH knowledge, leadership, and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Education in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) or Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) is preferred.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in training governance, or safety-related appointments.
• Strong competency in risk identification, assessment, mitigation and balanced judgement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications with competencies in database management and trend analysis is advantageous.
• Good safety knowledge including policies, processes and legislation.
• Strong leadership and team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Formation's Subject Matter Expert on safety and occupational health
• Advise Formation Commander and staff on safety policies, risk trends and systemic vulnerabilities affecting Army intelligence operations
• Support Formation Safety Committee and Safety & Health Conference including safety papers, incident reviews and policy recommendations
• Drive safety culture and leadership across subordinate units
• Oversee implementation of Formation safety and health systems including risk management and Army Safety Regulations compliance
• Develop, review and implement Formation's Safety Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management Plans
• Coordinate safety assurance for Formation exercises, training activities and specialised operations
• Conduct safety inspections and audits of subordinate units
• Oversee safety investigations and incident reviews
• Guide and support Unit Safety Officers and Institute Safety Officers
• Support in planning and conduct of Formation-level safety education

Skills

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Independent working

Teamwork

Adaptability

OSH knowledge

Education

OSH/WSH education or certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management

Trend analysis

Job description

What the role is:

You oversee the Safety and Occupational Health management at the Artillery formation level. You will advise on safety risks and performance, drive safety governance and assurance, and manage safety reporting and investigations to promote a strong safety culture across the formation.

What you will be working on:

• Serve as Formation's Subject Matter Expert on safety and occupational health
• Advise Formation Commander and staff on safety policies, risk trends and systemic vulnerabilities affecting Army intelligence operations
• Support Formation Safety Committee and Safety & Health Conference including safety papers, incident reviews and policy recommendations
• Drive safety culture and leadership across subordinate units
• Oversee implementation of Formation safety and health systems including risk management and Army Safety Regulations compliance
• Develop, review and implement Formation's Safety Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Management Plans
• Coordinate safety assurance for Formation exercises, training activities and specialised operations
• Conduct safety inspections and audits of subordinate units
• Oversee safety investigations and incident reviews
• Guide and support Unit Safety Officers and Institute Safety Officers
• Support in planning and conduct of Formation-level safety education

Challenge(s)

• Evaluating past incidents and near-misses, and identifying watch areas and proactive measures to ensure safe training and operations
• Viewing processes and issues at the system level, while maintaining a keen eye on the sub-systems
• Managing multiple concurrent tasks while keeping within the given timeline

What we are looking for:

• Education in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) or Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) is preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in training governance, or safety-related appointments
• Strong competency in risk identification, assessment, mitigation and balanced judgement
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications with competencies in database management and trend analysis is advantageous
• Good safety knowledge including policies, processes and legislation
• Strong leadership and team-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Adaptable and critical thinker

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.