Careers @ NCSS

Create a multiplier effect when you join NCSS

The social service sector in Singapore refers to the network of organisations dedicated to providing social support, welfare, and assistance to individuals and communities in need.

At NCSS, every individual participates in the organisation’s role as the sector developer for the social service sector. Everyone is valued as a member of our family, treated with respect and engaged in our mission. Here, professionals embark on new challenges, grow, develop, and excel. We deeply value the unique skills and contributions each employee bring and are always seeking dynamic individuals committed to making a positive difference in the sector and the wider community.

If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling social service career, join our family of professionals who share a passion for people!

Diverse pathways to making a difference

We offer a diverse range of careers at NCSS, embracing individuals from various backgrounds, skills, and experiences. Examples of key roles include:

• Uncover emerging trends: Conduct research to identify emerging social trends and advocate for new solutions to unmet social needs.

• Enable social service agencies: Work closely with social service agencies to enhance their capacity and capabilities for sustainable growth.

• Drive talent development: Develop leadership and training programmes to build the sector’s manpower and attract new talent to the sector.

• Engage with stakeholders: Foster a vibrant and engaged ecosystem for the social service community to address social needs.

• Lead philanthropy initiatives: Engage corporates and individuals to provide sustainable resources through Community Chest.

Growth and development

At NCSS, we have a range of learning pathways and programmes to ensure that you can experience Competency-Driven Growth. These include:

• Induction and buddy system: Welcoming newcomers and providing support.

• Professional development: Offering upskilling and reskilling opportunities to enhance competencies and skills.

• Career development plan: Charting your career of choice with pre-planned rotations with diverse experiences in the social service sector.

• Leadership programmes: Nurturing leadership capabilities.

• Sponsorship schemes: Supporting ongoing education.

• Global learning: Encouraging overseas study trips and conference participation.

• Special projects: Providing opportunities for learning, growth and networking.

• Volunteering: Providing volunteering opportunities to support and enhancing the knowledge of our social service agencies, social service practitioners and clients.

Well-being initiatives and flexible work arrangement

At NCSS, we are committed to supporting your well-being and provide a flexible work arrangement as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy a variety of leave options, including 14 to 28 days of annual leave, medical, childcare, family care, compassionate, maternity, and volunteer leave, to ensure you have the flexibility to manage both your professional and personal life.

We prioritise your health with extensive healthcare coverage, including outpatient treatment, dental benefits, health screenings, and corporate insurance for you and your family. Our family-friendly policies include a 5-day work week, staggered hours, flexi-work arrangements, and special perks like first-day-of-school time-off and "eat with your family day".

In addition, we offer staff well-being initiatives such as "blue-sky Fridays," flexible benefits, and engaging activities like sports days, townhalls, team bonding sessions, kopi kakis connects as well as dinner and dance events.

Our remuneration package is competitive, reflecting your qualifications, experience, and performance, as we believe in recognising and rewarding your contributions.

Current career opportunities

Join us in making a difference to society. We offer roles in areas like Research, Philanthropy Marketing, Sector Capability and Transformation, Service Planning, Funding, and Corporate Functions. To apply, visit Careers@Gov. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

If you are currently not working in the social service sector but looking to make a career switch, you can check out our Career Conversion Programme.

Internship opportunities

If you’re a student in your penultimate year at university and looking for a meaningful career start, consider our internship opportunities with short-term assignments. Interested applicants can apply via your Student Office.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities.