Free job description template

Getting started with the job description template

Using this job description template

Use this free job description template to fully outline the role you’re hiring for. When you start receiving job applications, you can share this document with your candidates as a PDF. Each field contains prompts on what to include for that section. Replace the prompts in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. You can delete any fields that aren’t relevant - for example, if you’re not ready to share the salary or wage for the job. Or change a section header to something more appropriate for your needs.

Use this free job description template to fully outline the role you’re hiring for. When you start receiving job applications, you can share this document with your candidates as a PDF. Each field contains prompts on what to include for that section. Replace the prompts in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. You can delete any fields that aren’t relevant - for example, if you’re not ready to share the salary or wage for the job. Or change a section header to something more appropriate for your needs.

Creating a job advert

You can use the information you’ve added into this job description template to create an advert when you’re ready to promote the role. Some online job posting sites may allow you to attach the full job description to the advert. This is a good idea; posting the advert with the full job description gives jobseekers more information upfront to help them decide about applying.

You can use the information you’ve added into this job description template to create an advert when you’re ready to promote the role. Some online job posting sites may allow you to attach the full job description to the advert. This is a good idea; posting the advert with the full job description gives jobseekers more information upfront to help them decide about applying.

Legal and equal employment considerations

Replace the info in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. Make sure to review employment regulations closely when filling out your job description template. This should include any relevant equal employment considerations. You can use the links below to check legal obligations for job descriptions and equal opportunity considerations. Make sure your job description and advert shows your intent to hire people fairly, is free of discriminatory language, and meets employees rights by law. The Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices outline your requirements to hire people based on their merits, and offer fair opportunity and rewards. You may also want to communicate that applicants should be legally able to work in Singapore, unless you’re recruiting with a work pass.

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment PracticesWork Passes

Replace the info in the template with relevant details about the job you’re describing. Make sure to review employment regulations closely when filling out your job description template. This should include any relevant equal employment considerations. You can use the links below to check legal obligations for job descriptions and equal opportunity considerations. Make sure your job description and advert shows your intent to hire people fairly, is free of discriminatory language, and meets employees rights by law. The Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices outline your requirements to hire people based on their merits, and offer fair opportunity and rewards. You may also want to communicate that applicants should be legally able to work in Singapore, unless you’re recruiting with a work pass.

Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment PracticesWork Passes