Assistant Director (Gambling), RSM/FI

Rehabilitation & Social Mobility Policy (RSMP) Directorate develops policies and programmes which: a) Deliver stability, self-reliance and social mobility for lower income families b) Protect individuals and families from abuse and neglect or problem gambling c) Rehabilitate individuals from social dysfunction. Family Intervention Division develop and review policies which enhance intervention, stability and resilience of youth-at-risk and vulnerable families (including those with problem gamblers). Responsibilities As an Assistant Director, you will lead the development, implementation and review of Singapore's gambling social safeguards framework to mitigate gambling-related harm and protect individuals, families and the wider community. You will provide strategic policy leadership in an evolving gambling landscape, balancing social protection objectives, technological developments, operational realities and stakeholder interests. You will oversee policy and research initiatives, drive inter-agency collaboration, engage key external partners, and guide a team in developing evidence-based policy recommendations. You will also contribute to organisational and whole-of-government priorities through thought leadership, strategic planning and effective stakeholder management. Requirements • Lead the formulation, review and implementation of gambling social safeguard policies and programmes. • Collaborate with external stakeholders and partners across Ministries and Divisions to formulate, implement and evaluate policies. • Oversee the commissioning and management of research studies to inform policy development and programme improvements. • Translate research findings and behavioural insights into actionable policy recommendations. • Supervise a team of officers in policy development, project management and stakeholder engagement. Competencies required • Relevant academic qualifications in public policy, social sciences, economics, psychology, statistics, public administration or related disciplines. • Significant experience in policy development, strategy, research and/or programme planning. • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex issues and develop practical policy solutions. • Strong written, communication and stakeholder management skills. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across organisational boundaries. • Experience in supervising teams and managing multiple workstreams concurrently.