JOB DETAILS

Asst Manager / Manager (Heritage Resource Discovery)

CompanyPublic Service Division
LocationSingapore
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 15, 2026
About The Company
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector. Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better. Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do. As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.
About the Role

[What the role is]

If you enjoy research, project management, working with data and learning more about various artefacts and artworks in our National Collection (NC), we have an opening which will give you the opportunity to facilitate digital access and enhance engagement of the NC via digital means.

[What you will be working on]

  • [Metadata & Cataloguing] Catalogue and manage heritage and cultural artefact digital records and resources using best practices and industry standards.

  • [Vocabularies & Taxonomies, Information Organisation] Develop and maintain controlled vocabularies and taxonomies for cataloguing and resource discovery purposes.

  • Assist in driving projects related to metadata, management systems and/or conceptual frameworks.

  • Work with vendors, collaborators, and/or stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of projects.

  • Collaborate with teammates, colleagues, and stakeholders to ensure digital assets and collections are effectively organised and discoverable, leveraging technology if needed.

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the management of digital heritage and cultural artefacts and resources.

  • Plan and conduct outreach sessions to enhance heritage cataloguing awareness and capabilities. This includes coordinating targeted workshops, facilitating community of practice sessions, and developing knowledge-sharing initiatives that support professional development and best practice exchange among heritage practitioners.

  • Co-lead in a community outreach project using the National Collection on Roots.sg.

[What we are looking for]

  • Background in Social Science and Humanities, with a strong interest in information organisation, ontologies, and art, history and culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

  • Preferably a minimum of 2 years’ experience in data management, collections management systems or Gen AI but applicants without experience are welcome to apply.

  • Excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage and negotiate with vendors, stakeholders and collaborators with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to grasp conceptual ideas quickly.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with an understanding of broader implications.

  • Proficiency in digital asset management and metadata standards is advantageous.

  • Experience in back-end of collections management systems and conceptual frameworks is advantageous.

Key Skills
ResearchProject ManagementData ManagementMetadataCataloguingVocabulariesTaxonomiesInformation OrganisationConceptual FrameworksVendor ManagementStakeholder NegotiationCommunicationCollaborationDigital Asset ManagementMetadata StandardsProblem-Solving
Categories
Government & Public SectorArt & DesignData & AnalyticsManagement & LeadershipScience & Research
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves cataloguing and managing digital records of heritage and cultural artifacts using industry standards, while developing controlled vocabularies and taxonomies to enhance resource discovery. Responsibilities also include driving metadata projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to policy development for digital heritage management.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
4196
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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