(Senior) Organisational Psychologist

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MOE Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Organisational Psychologist within the HR Strategy and Leadership Division to advance human capital strategies. You will collaborate with internal teams, external consultants, and fellow psychologists to design applied psychology and organisation development projects across leadership development, OD, employee engagement, and mental well-being.

You will design surveys, provide feedback to leaders, develop and evaluate initiatives, deliver training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology with preference for IO psychology.
• Proficiency in data analysis using SPSS or similar tools.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Interest in data visualization and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement organisation-wide surveys to assess functioning and engagement.
• Conduct feedback assessments for leaders to identify development areas.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and evaluate leadership and OD initiatives.
• Design and deliver training to support mental well-being and growth.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive change management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data analysis

SPSS

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Team player

Self-driven

Learning mindset

Education

Degree in Psychology

Industrial/Organisational Psychology certification preferred

Tools

SPSS

Tableau / data viz tools

Job description

What The Role Is

As an Organisational Psychologist within the HR Strategy and Leadership Division, you will play a crucial role in advancing the organisation’s human capital strategies. Your responsibilities will involve close collaboration with internal teams, external consultants, and fellow psychologists to design and implement applied psychology and organisation development projects. These projects will encompass a range of areas, including leadership development, organisation development, employee engagement, and mental well‑being.

What You Will Be Working On

• Design and implement organisation-wide surveys to assess and improve organisational functioning, employee engagement, and workplace effectiveness
• Conduct individual feedback assessments for leaders, and identify key developmental areas to enhance their effectiveness at both individual and organisational levels
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate leadership development, organisation development and employee engagement initiatives
• Design and deliver targeted training sessions and workshops to support mental well‑being and organisational growth
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate change management efforts and drive continuous improvement

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Psychology
• Relevant experience and certification in Industrial/ Organisational Psychology would be preferred
• Proficiency in data analysis, including statistical analysis using SPSS or similar tools
• Interest in data visualisation and analytics tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent writing, presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A self-driven and adaptable individual who thrives both independently and as part of a team, with a passion for continuous learning

Applicants with relevant skillsets and at least 5 years of relevant work experience may be considered for the Senior Organisational Psychologist role. The Senior Organisational Psychologist is expected to provide leadership for project teams in the areas listed above.

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.