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Senior Assistant Director, IT Applications Support
Role summary
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The role is expected to lead and oversee enterprise application support at Nanyang Technological University. Responsibilities typically include managing application operations, service delivery, incident resolution, system enhancements, vendor relationships, security, and continuity planning. Candidates should have a degree in information technology, computer science, or a related discipline, with substantial experience supporting complex enterprise applications, preferably in a large organisation or higher-education environment. Strong knowledge of IT service management, project delivery, cybersecurity, systems integration, and stakeholder engagement is likely required. The successful candidate should be an experienced people leader who can translate business needs into reliable technology services, manage competing priorities, improve operational performance, and communicate effectively with senior management, users, technical teams, and external suppliers.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Employment Pass: SGD 5,600+ a month at 23 (6,000 from January 2027), more with age, plus 40 COMPASS points; a degree from a top-tier university scores 20 of them.
Before you apply: Schools want a degree and often a teaching qualification, and some places license teachers before you can teach: schools maintained by councils in England, and schools in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Thailand. Ask which licence your post needs.
Watch for: The post is usually advertised to locals for 14 days first; teacher aides and infant caregivers in licensed childcare centres are on the Work Permit list for South Asians and Filipinos since September 2026.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: COMPASS points framework. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Education jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usual; senior expats may get an allowance; Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law) |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
| Health cover | Employer must insure Work Permit and S Pass staff, SGD 60,000 a year (by law); Employment Pass: company plan |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is a major research-intensive university located in the western part of Singapore. It is recognised internationally for engineering, technology, science, business, education, medicine, and interdisciplinary research. The university operates a large residential campus with academic schools, research institutes, student facilities, libraries, laboratories, and extensive digital infrastructure. NTU employs academic, professional, technical, and support staff from Singapore and around the world. Its working environment combines higher education, research, innovation, and public service, with opportunities to support students, faculty, researchers, and administrative departments. As a large institution, NTU offers roles across information technology, campus operations, finance, communications, research administration, teaching support, and corporate services. Employees may benefit from a multicultural workplace, professional development opportunities, and exposure to large-scale projects that support the university’s teaching, research, and international missions.