Principal Manager/Senior Manager/Manager [SPD]

[What the role is]

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:

[What you will be working on]

• Drive and support strategic planning work to shape SWDA’s long-term direction and priorities
  • Develop and coordinate strategies to inform policy, programmes and initiatives across SWDA
  • Work with SWDA divisions to translate strategic priorities into coordinated plans and actionable initiatives
  • Monitor and assess emerging trends and future developments, including working with the Futures Office, to strengthen SWDA’s strategic planning
  • Work 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 mission
  • Conceptualize and coordinate whole-of-government policies to advance the Jobs and Skills agenda
  • Drive and coordinate policy reviews to ensure relevance and alignment to SWDA’s strategic objectives
  • Serve 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 effectiveness
  • Support initiatives that align SWDA’s structures, processes and ways of working with its strategic directions
  • Work across divisions including corporate planning and HR to strengthen organisational alignment, improve effectiveness
  • Enhance 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