Principal/Senior Manager/Manager [SPD]

You will play a key role in the Strategic Planning Division as an individual contributor and/or team lead, supporting the development of SWDA’s strategic direction, policy work and organisational development efforts. This includes working across SWDA and with external stakeholders such as MOM and Whole-of-Government partners to shape strategies, review policies, monitor emerging trends, and strengthen organisational alignment and effectiveness. Your responsibilities may include the following:

• Drive and support strategic planning work to shape SWDA’s long-term direction and prioritiesDevelop and coordinate strategies to inform policy, programmes and initiatives across SWDAWork with SWDA divisions to translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans and actionable initiativesMonitor and assess emerging trends and future developments, including working with the Futures Office, to strengthen SWDA’s strategic planningWork on strategic communications issues arising from SWDA’s strategic priorities, in collaboration with the Strategic Comms Division where required

• Formulate and review policies to support the achievement of SWDA’s missionConceptualize and coordinate whole-of-government policies to advance the Jobs and Skills agendaDrive and coordinate policy reviews to ensure relevance and alignment to SWDA’s strategic objectivesServe as a key interface with MOM and Whole-of-Government partners on policy matters, including supporting Budget/COS and responses to Parliamentary Questions

• Drive and support organisational development efforts to strengthen SWDA’s effectivenessSupport initiatives that align SWDA’s structures, processes and ways of working with its strategic directionsWork across divisions including corporate planning and HR to strengthen organisational alignment, improve effectivenessEnhance organisational capacity to respond to internal and external challenges through planning, coordination and capability-building efforts

What we are looking for

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and able to understand issues beyond the surface
• Good project management and problem-solving skills
• Have a good theoretical understanding and application of principles and concepts in labour economics
• Have a good understanding of public governance and its principles
• Familiarity with data governance and principles is preferred

Aptitudes/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholders
• Perceptive and able to problem-solve and work independently
• Resourceful and pro-active in managing work assignments
• Comfortable to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Organised, meticulous and detail oriented with an inquisitive mind that seeks to understand beyond the surface
• Be committed to the ethos of public service