Senior Manager/Manager, OSH Policy, WPSD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is seeking a policy-focused professional to shape strategies and programmes that strengthen workplace safety and health, reduce injuries, and ensure financial protection for workers.

You will work closely with senior management and a broad network of partners to review legislation, study international best practices, and advance priorities like technology-enabled safety, mental health, and inclusive workplaces.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to synthesize insights from data sources.
• Strong writing skills to develop policy papers or stakeholder presentations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects independently.
• Good interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies, policies and programmes to strengthen workplace safety and health.
• Collaborate with Senior Management to formulate and review policies and legislation.
• Work with government agencies, unions, industry associations, NGOs, employers and insurers to develop initiatives.
• Study international best practices and adapt to Singapore’s context.
• Advance priorities such as science and technology to improve safety, resilience to climate change, mental health, age-friendly workplaces, and platform-work safety.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

What the role is:

You will develop strategies, policies and programmes to strengthen workplace safety and health ─ thus reducing workplace injuries, promoting good mental and physical workforce health, and ensuring adequate financial protection for workers in the case of work injuries.

What you will be working on:

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with Senior Management to formulate and review policies and legislation such such as the Workplace Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Compensation Act. This includes working on legislative amendments and drafting parliamentary speeches for any bills to be passed.
• Work with other government agencies, unions, industry associations, non-government organisations, employers and insurers to develop effective workplace safety and health and work injury compensation initiatives.
• Study international best practices in workplace safety and health and work injury compensation which may be adapted to Singapore’s context.
• Advance key priorities such as harnessing science & technology to improve workplace safety and health performance, building resilience against heat and climate change, promoting mental health and well-being at workplaces, fostering age-friendly workplaces where senior workers can thrive, and improving the safety of platform work.

What we are looking for:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise meaningful insights from various data sources
• Strong writing skills with the ability to put forth clear policy considerations and recommendations, in the form of policy papers or presentations to stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Good team player with effective interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate constructively with stakeholders
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environmentPWDs are welcome to apply.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.