Personal Assistant to Senior Management

Ministry of Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education seeks a Personal Assistant to support a Senior Management member, ensuring smooth operations at headquarters. Responsibilities include calendar management, travel logistics, and meeting coordination. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, contributing to our mission of cultivating the nation's future leaders.

Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the principal's calendar.
• Assist in travel logistics for official overseas trips.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

As a Personal Assistant supporting a member of MOE's Senior Management team, you will provide secretarial and administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations at the assigned office at the Ministry’s Headquarters.

What you will be working on:

• Plan and manage the principal's calendar• Assist in the travel logistics for official overseas trips• Co-ordinate and arrange meetings that includes booking of appropriate venues, circulating meeting materials and coordinating with participants• Oversee office administration through implementing efficient filing systems

What we are looking for:

• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy in all tasks• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a dynamic environment• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)• Relevant experience in the Public Service sector would be preferredIn general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window.As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

About Ministry of Education

The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.