Manager/ Senior Manager (Mental Health & Resilience)

What The Role Is

As a Manager/ Senior Manager in Guidance Branch, Student Development Curriculum Division 1, you will be involved in efforts to strengthen the mental health and resilience of our students.

What You Will Be Working On

• Support secretariat duties and establish good working relationships with various stakeholders
• Co-design coherent policies or programmes with external partners to support student well-being
• Design, construct and manage research and/ or evaluation projects to create contextually-attuned knowledge that improves educational policy, programmes and practice
• Translate and contextualise relevant research and findings into actionable insights for policymakers, programme developers and educators
• Build a learning culture and create a climate of inquiry and continuous improvement and encourage a sense of ownership over professional development within the team
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Background in Psychology, Applied Psychology or related fields would be advantageous
• Relevant experience in applying psychology knowledge and skills to real world practice/ solutioning (e.g. internships)
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as ability to provide responsive advice in areas of expertise
• Strong administration, planning, time-management and organisational skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and tight timelines
• Ability to work well independently and in teams
  
  
  

In 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 [email protected] for assistance.