Careers

THE MINISTRY WITH A MISSION

MSE’s work has a direct impact on the living standards of all Singaporeans. Our efforts bring about a clean living environment with high standards of public health and sustainable supply of safe food for all to enjoy.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Do you have the desire to make a difference in ensuring sustainable development for Singapore and that we can all continue to enjoy clean air, clean water and clean land now and for future generations? If you do, come join MSE!

To view our current job openings, kindly visit Careers@Gov.

INTERNSHIPS

MSE offers internships to students via the internship programs administered by the Public Service Division (PSD). The duration of each PSD internship typically lasts between a few weeks to several months, depending on the nature of the project and the availability of the candidate. While MSE does offer internships outside of the PSD framework from time to time, it is subject to organisational needs.

The objectives of internships are:

To give top students a positive work experience in the Public Service
To foster a better understanding of the mission and values that drives public policies
To be the interns’ preferred choice of employer

For more information on how you can apply for PSD internship, please visit Internships@Gov.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Singapore Sustainability Scholarship offers aspiring young talents an exciting career across the three statutory boards: National Environment Agency (NEA), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency, and the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).

Upon graduation, scholars will experience a diverse range of portfolios including addressing climate change, encouraging energy efficiency, developing Singapore’s water resources, ensuring sustainable supply of safe food, fostering industry and technology development and engaging the People, Private and Public sectors.

The Singapore Sustainability Scholarship is open to Singapore Citizens/Permanent Residents and is tenable for overseas or local universities.

For more information on how you can apply to be a Singapore Sustainability Scholar, please visit Singapore Sustainability Scholarship.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

In MSE, we value our staff and believe in helping our officers develop to their fullest potential. We have a comprehensive learning and development framework which comprises external and in-house training, job postings within and beyond the Ministry as well as opportunities for secondment to our statutory boards, NEA, PUB and SFA.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

MSE has a comprehensive learning framework for officers to enhance their knowledge and expertise. An annual budget is set aside for your specialised learning needs. You can expect to attend external and in-house training, participate in divisional retreats and attend educational trips to MSE Family installations such as the Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery, NEWater Visitor Centre, Pulau Semakau and Incineration Plants.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

MSE also believes in enabling our people to develop to their fullest potential while striving to meet both individual and organisational needs. While on the job, you will have opportunities to be exposed to different and varied job scopes. With the right attitude and aptitude, you will rise and assume more challenging roles. At suitable junctures in your career, you can also look forward to job postings within the MSE family which will enable you to gain a broader perspective of what we do.

TRAINING SPONSORSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS

As part of our effort in promoting continuous learning, MSE also provides training sponsorships and scholarships to enhance our officers’ personal development.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Joining the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is more than just a rewarding career move; it is a new way of life! Knowing that you play an important role towards making Singapore a pleasant place to live in is just one of the many rewards.

REMUNERATION

Your starting monthly salary will commensurate with your qualifications and relevant work experience. On top of your monthly salary, you will receive other annual salary components including individual performance bonus, 13th month Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance (NPAA) and other variable bonuses.

MEDICAL / DENTAL / INSURANCE BENEFITS

Subsidised Outpatient and Dental Treatment
Additional 1% Medisave Contribution, subject to a cap of $70 per month
Public Officers Group Insurance Scheme

LEAVE ENTITLEMENT

14 days/18 days annual vacation leave, depending on your scheme of service
Marriage Leave
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Parent-care Leave
Compassionate Leave
Childcare / Infant Care Leave
Sick leave and Hospitalisation Leave
Study Leave
Leave for Representative Games

Government holiday bungalows
Civil Service Club Membership
Range of recreational facilities in MSE, such as gymnasium and tennis, squash and badminton courts
Range of staff welfare activities