Careers With Us

Senior Executive, Communications

Do you love finding the “heart” in every story? We’re looking for a warm, narrative-driven communicator to drive our advocacy and communications strategies.  If you’re ready to turn your passion for storytelling into real-world impact, we’d love to have you on our team.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We’re looking for a Senior Executive, Communications who is as passionate about people as they are about platforms. If you enjoy creating content that connects and building relationships that last, this role is for you!

The Role: Impact in Action

As our Senior Executive, you’ll be the advocate of our community and the heart behind our brand.

  • Strategic Communicator: You’ll develop and implement communication and advocacy strategies that bring our mission to life across multiple platforms.
  • Content & Impact Strategist: You’ll identify and curate stories that matter, turning our daily work into engaging content for social media and beyond that moves the needle on public perception.
  • Brand Guardian: You’ll manage our communication platforms, ensuring brand consistency and identity across everything we produce.
  • Media & Stakeholder Liaison: You’ll proactively engage with the media, monitor coverage, and build relationships with potential partners to expand our reach and influence.
  • Campaign Collaborator: You’ll coordinate with vendors to execute marketing campaigns and work closely with the team to support events, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.

Who You Are

  • Strategic & Experienced: You bring 3 – 5 years of experience in communications or PR. You don’t just follow a brief — you proactively identify new angles for stories and possess a hunger to grow your craft.
  • A Gifted Narrator: You’re a natural at connecting with people through your writing or visuals, and you’re just as comfortable working on your own as you are collaborating with the team.
  • Community-Minded: If you’ve spent time with the deaf community before, that’s great! If not, don’t worry—we’ll support you in learning Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) so you can communicate with everyone here.

Why Join SADeaf?

We know that to take care of others, you need to be taken care of too. We offer:

  • Rewarding Work: See the impact of your efforts towards the lives of the communities that we serve.
  • Flexible work arrangements: We value your health and well-being.
  • A Generous Package: Competitive salary and generous leave.
  • A Culture of Growth: A nurturing, supportive environment where you are valued.

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re ready to help us shape a more inclusive Singapore, we invite you to share your portfolio or samples of your storytelling along with your CV.

Apply Now: Please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We appreciate all applications, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Manager, Sign Language Programme & Outreach

If you have an aptitude for leadership and affinity for sign language, we want you at the table.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society.

We are looking for a Manager, Sign Language Programme & Outreach to lead our team of Sign Language instructors to drive the growth, quality and community impact of our Sign Language programmes. This isn’t just about teaching a language; it’s about empowering a community.

The Role: Impact in Action

As our Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind our Sign Language initiatives.

  1. Lead & Mentor: You’ll lead a dedicated team of Sign Language instructors and administrative staff. You’ll be instrumental in the instructor recruitment process, provide day-to-day supervision, and ensure staff and fractional instructors stay at the top of their game through regular in-service training.
  2. Programme & Curriculum Management: You’ll monitor and support the updating of curriculum and workshops, ensuring our teaching methods remain professional, effective and relevant.
  3. Outreach & Major Events: Beyond the classroom, you’ll be the architect of our community impact. From planning projects and building partnerships to leading cross-departmental work, you’ll bring Singapore Sign Language to the wider public.
  4. Strategic Management: By partnering with our Assistant Director on budget preparation, impact reporting, and data-driven proposals, you’ll help shape the future of our programmes.

Who You Are

  • A Proven Leader: You have at least 2 years of experience leading or managing a team.
  • Education: You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any field.
  • A Signer: You have knowledge of Singapore Sign Language
  • Bonus Points: If you have experience with or knowledge of the Deaf community, you’ll hit the ground running!

Why Join the SADeaf Family?

We know that to take care of others, you need to be taken care of too. We offer:

  • Rewarding Work: Lead the growth of Singapore Sign Language and see your efforts directly shape a better, more inclusive Singapore.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Flexible work arrangements because we value your time and health.
  • A Generous Package: Competitive salary and generous leave.
  • A Culture of Growth: A nurturing, supportive environment where your leadership is valued.

Ready to make your mark?

Help us turn communication into connection. If you’re ready to lead our Singapore Sign Language journey, we can’t wait to meet you!

Apply Now

Send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg

We appreciate all applications, but we can only be in touch with shortlisted candidates.

Specialised Teacher

We’re looking for Specialised Teachers who are passionate in developing the next generation of students with hearing loss (HL) via the medium of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) in a mainstream school. Make a difference in the lives of these students as you co-create lesson plans and co-teach with the mainstream teacher. The Singapore Association for the Deaf (SADeaf) offers competitive salaries, a nurturing environment and opportunities to be involved in projects for the deaf community. You will play a key role in the growth and empowerment of our students.   

Key Responsibilities :

  1. Co-create lesson plans with mainstream teacher 
  2. Co-teach with mainstream teacher
  3. Promote Deaf awareness and provide accessibility support 
  4. Develop and implement specialised intervention programmes to support academic behaviour and social emotional development 
  5. Develop and implement assessment methods that accommodate the communication modes and abilities of the HL students.
  6. Attend and participate in SADeaf events and meetings

To succeed in this role, you should : 

  1. Have achieved SgSL Course Level 3 or at least SEE2 Advanced Stage
  2. Have a degree in any field, preferably with additional diploma in special education 
  3. Relevant qualifications and experience in teaching (preferred)
  4. Preferably with experience in interacting with the Deaf community

Full-time contract, with potential for renewal.

Interested applicants, please send the following to hr@sadeaf.org.sg:

1) CV

2) A 1-min spoken and a 1-min Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) video, in which you introduce yourself and share your motivation for joining SADeaf.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Speech Language Therapist

If you are passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard-of-hearing students in their speech and language development, this position is for you. We are looking for a Speech Language Therapist to plan, develop and implement individualised therapy intervention plans for diverse communication needs.

An established charity with a deep history and a refreshed desire for impact, The Singapore Association for the Deaf works towards a Singapore where the deaf have equitable opportunities and access to fully participate in and contribute to a robust and thriving community. Your efforts will directly contribute to Singapore being a more inclusive society. 

We offer:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous leave 
  • 5-day work week
  • A nurturing & supportive environment
  • Rewarding work 

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Plan and deliver tailored communication interventions for students with hearing loss, aligned with their Individual Education Plans.
  2. Conduct speech, language and communication assessments to develop individualised therapy plans for students across MOE pre-school to post-secondary levels.
  3. Provide direct therapy sessions and consultative support to teachers, parents and other stakeholders to enhance student outcomes.
  4. Collaborate with school personnel and families to monitor progress, review goals and adjust interventions based on student needs and developments in the field.

To succeed in this role, you should have: 

  1. A Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology or Therapy from a recognised university.
  2. Full registration with AHPC, with at least two years of clinical experience.
  3. Experience working with children and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. A heart for serving the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
  5. A willingness to learn (or proficiency in) Singapore Sign Language (SgSL).

Interested applicants, please send your CV to hr@sadeaf.org.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.