Proposal to Include Information such as Compensation Ranges and Flexible Work Arrangement Options in Government Job Postings for Transparency

Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan asked the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance whether the Public Service Division will consider including compensation ranges, flexible work arrangements and flexible compensation options in Government job postings to promote pay transparency, attract a more diverse talent pool and reduce jobseeker fatigue.

The Public Service Division (PSD) regularly reviews our recruitment processes to create a positive experience for jobseekers to attract suitable candidates and ensure alignment to national guidelines. Today, agencies decide on the information to include in their job posts that best enables effective recruitment and creates a positive experience for jobseekers. Some agencies, like the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Singapore Armed Forces, post starting salaries, while others may provide salary ranges for selected jobs.

The Public Service's position on Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) has also been shared publicly. We are committed to offering a range of FWAs that support officers' needs, such as part-time work, staggered working hours or telecommuting, while ensuring the operational effectiveness of the Public Service. Candidates can discuss their needs and preferred working arrangements with their employers during recruitment, and employees have channels to make requests as their needs change. However, FWAs are not entitlements and are subject to operational needs and exigencies of service. Agencies may choose to highlight their FWA provisions in their job postings.

PSD is also continually exploring other ways to reduce jobseeker fatigue and attract a diverse talent pool. For example, in August 2025, we organised the Singapore Public Service Career Fair, which brought together 70 agencies offering over 2,000 job vacancies at a single location. This made it convenient for jobseekers to find information about the roles available in different public agencies. All public agencies' job postings are also sited online in the one-stop portal, Careers@Gov. We continually improve the search and application features.

We thank the Member for his suggestions. PSD will continue to review our recruitment processes and guidelines to create a positive experience for jobseekers and attract suitable candidates.