What Jobs are available for Conservation Specialists in Singapore?

The Manager (Research) will oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Singapore Oceanarium's conservation research programs. This role is integral in promoting the Oceanarium's commitment to marine biodiversity and evidence-based conservation. The Manager will lead research efforts in marine conservation that support biodiversity monitoring, species conservation breeding and translocation efforts, ecosystem restoration, threat mitigation, and conservation policy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement research and conservation efforts that align with the Conservation Master Plan of the Singapore Oceanarium.
• Foster partnerships with like-minded organisations, facilities, and academia to drive research and conservation collaborations that are aligned with the goals of the Singapore Oceanarium.
• Coordinate and supervise internal research efforts within the Singapore Oceanarium.
• Coordinate and supervise efforts for external research collaborations with stakeholders, including ensuring milestones and reporting are achieved according to project timelines.
• Lead and facilitate the publication of scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Engage and participate in conferences, events, outreach, and education efforts to share and showcase the Singapore Oceanarium's educational and conservation efforts for the advancement of science and conservation of the oceans.
• Any other projects as part of the Conservation & Science's initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably a Master's or Doctoral degree in Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a leadership role at a research institution or conservation organization.
• Track record of publishing peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals.
• Work experience in regional conservation partnership management is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards is preferred.
• Strong understanding of academic research and research management processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local marine conservation community is preferred.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Conservation Coordinator to oversee and manage the progress of site works and submittals related to a historic building project. The role involves close coordination with contractors, subcontractors, specialists, and the Employer's Representative to ensure all conservation and restoration works are carried out in compliance with project requirements, timelines, and heritage conservation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall progress of site works and documentation pertaining to the historic building.
• Track, review, and file Contractor's submissions to the Employer's Representative for approval, including but not limited to:
• Micro-programmes
• Method Statements
• Pre-condition surveys
• Coordinate with subcontractors, specialists, and relevant stakeholders to align work sequencing with the Contractor's master programme.
• Monitor and ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials required for conservation works.
• Attend all trade demonstrations and site coordination meetings.
• Provide regular weekly updates and progress reports on the status of works, manpower, and resources at the historic building.
• Ensure compliance with all heritage conservation guidelines, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in conservation-related projects; experience with heritage buildings is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with project stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office, project scheduling, and documentation management.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Singapore's architectural heritage.
• Collaborative work environment with supportive project teams.
• Professional growth in heritage and conservation project management.

If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your career in sustainability, apply now to join our team at QXY

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Conservation Coordinator to oversee and manage the progress of site works and submittals related to a historic building project. The role involves close coordination with contractors, subcontractors, specialists, and the Employer's Representative to ensure all conservation and restoration works are carried out in compliance with project requirements, timelines, and heritage conservation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall progress of site works and documentation pertaining to the historic building.
• Track, review, and file Contractor's submissions to the Employer's Representative for approval, including but not limited to:
• Micro-programmes
• Method Statements
• Pre-condition surveys
• Coordinate with subcontractors, specialists, and relevant stakeholders to align work sequencing with the Contractor's master programme.
• Monitor and ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials required for conservation works.
• Attend all trade demonstrations and site coordination meetings.
• Provide regular weekly updates and progress reports on the status of works, manpower, and resources at the historic building.
• Ensure compliance with all heritage conservation guidelines, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in conservation-related projects; experience with heritage buildings is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with project stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office, project scheduling, and documentation management.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Singapore's architectural heritage.
• Collaborative work environment with supportive project teams.
• Professional growth in heritage and conservation project management.

If you're ready to make a real difference and grow your career in sustainability, apply now to join our team at QXY

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Conservation Coordinator to oversee and manage the progress of site works and submittals related to a historic building project. The role involves close coordination with contractors, subcontractors, specialists, and the Employer’s Representative to ensure all conservation and restoration works are carried out in compliance with project requirements, timelines, and heritage conservation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall progress of site works and documentation pertaining to the historic building.
• Track, review, and file Contractor’s submissions to the Employer’s Representative for approval, including but not limited to:
• Micro-programmes
• Method Statements
• Pre-condition surveys
• Coordinate with subcontractors, specialists, and relevant stakeholders to align work sequencing with the Contractor’s master programme.
• Monitor and ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials required for conservation works.
• Attend all trade demonstrations and site coordination meetings.
• Provide regular weekly updates and progress reports on the status of works, manpower, and resources at the historic building.
• Ensure compliance with all heritage conservation guidelines, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in conservation-related projects; experience with heritage buildings is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with project stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office, project scheduling, and documentation management.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Singapore’s architectural heritage.
• Collaborative work environment with supportive project teams.
• Professional growth in heritage and conservation project management.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow your career in sustainability, apply now to join our team at QXY !

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Conservation Coordinator to oversee and manage the progress of site works and submittals related to a historic building project. The role involves close coordination with contractors, subcontractors, specialists, and the Employer’s Representative to ensure all conservation and restoration works are carried out in compliance with project requirements, timelines, and heritage conservation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the overall progress of site works and documentation pertaining to the historic building.
• Track, review, and file Contractor’s submissions to the Employer’s Representative for approval, including but not limited to:
• Micro-programmes
• Method Statements
• Pre-condition surveys
• Coordinate with subcontractors, specialists, and relevant stakeholders to align work sequencing with the Contractor’s master programme.
• Monitor and ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials required for conservation works.
• Attend all trade demonstrations and site coordination meetings.
• Provide regular weekly updates and progress reports on the status of works, manpower, and resources at the historic building.
• Ensure compliance with all heritage conservation guidelines, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in conservation-related projects; experience with heritage buildings is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with project stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office, project scheduling, and documentation management.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to the preservation of Singapore’s architectural heritage.
• Collaborative work environment with supportive project teams.
• Professional growth in heritage and conservation project management.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow your career in sustainability, apply now to join our team at QXY !

Position title: Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to: Director/Assistant Director, WWF-Singapore

Location: Singapore

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF's global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife, and climate and energy. As one of WWF's global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries.

Major Functions

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation – including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategic team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.
• Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.
• Oversee, develop and deliver with the team, high quality science-based content on nature conservation and sustainability including talks, workshops, training, nature guiding, educational materials, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.
• Supervise the team to identify and recruit vendors to ensure high quality.
• Liaise with schools, tertiary institutions, universities, corporates, public and ministries for the various educational and outreach endeavors of WWF.
• Train staff, volunteers, students, partners, teachers as needed to ensure that they are equipped with knowledge, materials to assist &/or leverage on the education outreach programmes/initiatives.
• Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. This will include both traditional and non-traditional approaches including leveraging on new and social media to expand educational outreach efforts.
• Ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and recommend renewal plans accordingly.
• Conceptualize, budget for, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.
• Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects
• Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders such as education practitioners including principals, teachers, administrators, sponsors, partner organisations, advocates etc. This will include developing collaborative relationships with new partners, including government and non-governmental organisations, youth groups, youth-centric commercial brands etc.
• Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

Requirements:

• PhD/Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields
• 8-10 years' professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna
• Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.

Position title: Head, Singapore Conservation & Community Science

Reports to: Director/Assistant Director, WWF-Singapore

Location: Singapore

About World Wide Fund for Nature, Singapore (WWF)

WWF-Singapore is a Singapore-registered charity, a network member of WWF International – one of the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisations. WWF-Singapore protects critical resources for people in Singapore by driving change across government, business, civil society and local communities. To meet key conservation goals, we address issues such as deforestation, haze pollution, seafood sustainability and illegal wildlife trade in Singapore and around the region. We deliver transformational corporate partnerships, fundraising to execute local and global conservation programmes and projects and community outreach to achieve WWF's global goals for food, forests, oceans, water, wildlife, and climate and energy.  As one of WWF's global hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a global network that spans over 100 countries.

Major Functions

The Head is responsible for leading the theory of change for our local conservation and community science programmes. S/he will be managing team members of the education & outreach arm of the Conservation and Science Department within WWF Singapore. The education & outreach team aims to develop future conservation and sustainability champions in Singapore by bringing conservation and sustainability education and awareness to various groups. The post holder will lead the team to design and implement flagship education and outreach programmes and a suite of outdoor nature-based programmes.

This role will also involve strategic development of new initiatives, management of day-to-day administration of all team activities, have oversight of staff who variously manage citizen scientists, youth programmes and public/corporate programmes. You will be involved in work across the organisation – including but not limited to Operations, Fundraising and Communications, Finance in developing and delivering high quality education and outreach programmes to educational institutions, corporations, and the public.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategic team workplans.
• Strategize, create and implement our flagship education and outdoor nature-based programmes (e.g. Eco-Schools, #WeGotThis, Cyber Spotters Programme) with staff and volunteers.
• Closely partner with the fundraising and public sector partnership teams to identify and pursue key sources of funding, partnerships and grants, to raise critical resources to support the implementation of our programmes.
• Oversee, develop and deliver with the team, high quality science-based content on nature conservation and sustainability including talks, workshops, training, nature guiding, educational materials, outdoor education, regional field trips, exhibitions, citizen science surveys.
• Manage MoU partnership commitments and establish on new partnerships.
• Monitor engagement requests from internal teams and external partners; prioritise and manage a calendar of engagement activities and coordinate their execution with staff.
• Supervise the team to identify and recruit vendors to ensure high quality.
• Liaise with schools, tertiary institutions, universities, corporates, public and ministries for the various educational and outreach endeavors of WWF.
• Train staff, volunteers, students, partners, teachers as needed to ensure that they are equipped with knowledge, materials to assist &/or leverage on the education outreach programmes/initiatives.
• Provide input for media responses and be a media spokesperson when needed, in partnership with the communications team when required.
• Formulate and review long & short-term strategies and operation plans for the team. This will include both traditional and non-traditional approaches including leveraging on new and social media to expand educational outreach efforts.
• Ensure and evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies and recommend renewal plans accordingly.
• Conceptualize, budget for, monitor and implement existing and new programmes.
• Actively collaborate with WWF network and other teams to developing high value education and engagement projects
• Represent the office at key events, donor and stakeholder meetings within WWF network and externally
• Maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders such as education practitioners including principals, teachers, administrators, sponsors, partner organisations, advocates etc. This will include developing collaborative relationships with new partners, including government and non-governmental organisations, youth groups, youth-centric commercial brands etc.
• Facilitate conservation related events, learning activities and outdoor engagements for various demographics

Requirements:

• PhD/Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields
• 8-10 years' professional experience in Singapore nature conservation, or related areas, education and outreach events
• At least 3 years leading and managing a team
• Proven success to developing and manage local conservation projects
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment
• Excellent communication, public speaking and group facilitation skills
• Knowledge on local biodiversity, especially native flora and fauna
• Passion for environmental issues, nature, advocacy and change
• Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is a bonus

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

If you are keen on this role, please apply using this link.

Our clients is one of the art industry leaders in Singapore, managing & facilitating the access of art pieces.

Details

• Mon - Fri | 8:15 AM-5:30 PM
• Jurong Port Road | 2-way Transportation provided from Lakeside MRT
• Gross Up To $3000 + Completion Bonus
• 1-Year Renewable Contract

Responsibilities

• Assist with the receipt, accessioning, and tagging of new acquisitions.
• Support artefact movements for exhibitions, conservation labs, and storage facilities.
• Update collection information in digital systems
• Liaise with contractors and art handlers for artefact logistics, fumigation setup, and cleaning.
• Manage artefact handling during stocktake exercises and other inventory projects.
• Maintain the supply of packing and storage materials, sourcing vendors as needed.
• Assist in the digitization of acquisition documents and other archival activities.
• Perform preventive conservation checks on artefacts and storage areas.
• Assist in taking photographs using digital cameras (DSLRs)
• Assist in physical checking of new artefacts
• Supervise moving of artefacts from other locations
• Off-field inspection of artefacts & assist in supervision of movers

Requirements

• Minimum 'O' level
• At least 1 years of relevant experience in the arts, logistics or operations field
• Basic artefact and artwork handling experience is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel).· Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable with lifting & handling artefact
• Comfortable in fast pace environment
• Able to handle items with care and precision

Next Step

• Email your resume to

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Wong Zhi Cheng

Direct Line:

EA License No: 91C2918

Personnel Registration Number: R

National Parks Board

Fixed Terms

Closing on 11 Sep 2025

What the role is

You will be part of the team based at Pulau Ubin that manages the maintenance programme and development projects for infrastructure and services on the island.

What you will be working on

• Assist the Manager to implement the maintenance programmes and development projects for infrastructure and services in Pulau Ubin
• Conduct inspection and ensure good upkeep and maintenance of the facilities and public spaces for the safety and enjoyment of visitors
• Coordinate with contractors on various technical, engineering and estate management activities
• Support community outreach and engagement programmes

What we are looking for

• Areas of study in Facilities Management, Building Management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
• At least 2 years of related working experience in Facilities or Building Management
• Knowledge of statutory regulations of relevant authorities e.g. URA, BCA, SCDF, PUB, NEA
• Enjoy working in an outdoor environment
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with various stakeholders
• Able to work in team environment and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Able to work on weekends and public holidays on roster basis

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About National Parks Board

At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.

About your application process

This job is closing on 11 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Parks Board or the wider Public Service.