Corporate Management Traineeship GRIT@Gov

(What the role is)

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service () aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) - Corporate Management Traineeship provides exposure to corporate internal communications, workforce development, and financial analytics within CDA's strategic management functions.

The trainee will engage in internal communications design, human resource (HR) programme development, data visualisation, and cross-divisional collaboration whilst developing technical competencies in content creation, stakeholder engagement, and dashboard development.

The programme develops analytical and professional skills through hands-on experience in employee engagement initiatives, and financial data management.

The trainee will build competencies in communications strategy, programme design, and data-driven decision making, preparing them for careers in HR, or business analytics whilst contributing to CDA's organisational effectiveness and employee experience enhancement.

(What you will be working on)

We are seeking a motivated trainee to support our internal communications and HR analytics initiatives.

This role offers hands-on experience in content design, employee engagement programmes, and data visualisation within a dynamic corporate environment.

Internal Communications

You will design and develop templates for internal staff communications, with a particular focus on creating engaging electronic direct mail (eDM) campaigns for corporate teams.

This involves collaborating with various departments to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with organisational objectives.

HR Programme Development

Working closely with the HR team, you will contribute to the design and enhancement of the CDA onboarding programme.

This includes developing innovative engagement tools such as simulation exercises and gamification elements, including board games, to create an interactive and memorable experience for new participants.

Data Analytics and Reporting

You will assist in analysing financial data and creating visual dashboards for recruitment metrics, helping to transform complex data into actionable insights for management decision-making.

You may also be asked to support other ad-hoc duties related to the project or team operations, as needed.

(What we are looking for)

Job Requirements

• Fresh graduate who has completed studies, with an interest in HR processes, employee experience and data analytics
• Strong written communication skills and creative thinking abilities
• Possess a collaborative mindset with eagerness to learn

Key Competencies Required

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
  
  
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
  
  
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
  
  
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.