UAE job alert: Dubai government is hiring expats, salaries up to Dh40,000

Looking to boost your career in the UAE’s public sector? While private companies employ the majority of expatriates in the country, government jobs remain a top choice for many — thanks to greater job security, attractive salaries, and enhanced benefits.

Although UAE nationals are generally given hiring preference, several government entities in Dubai are currently opening positions to skilled expatriates. Opportunities span a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, information technology, infrastructure, urban planning, and social care.

Dubai’s official jobs portal, dubaicareers.ae., currently features multiple vacancies across government departments that are open to all nationalities. Some of these roles offer competitive pay packages—reaching up to Dh40,000 per month.

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Here are 10 Dubai government jobs currently available for expats across various sectors.

➜ Audit Manager – Energy & Industry Audit

The Financial Audit Authority seeks an experienced Audit Manager to develop and execute audit plans within the energy and industry sectors. This role involves conducting complex, evidence-based audits and preparing reports to support strategic decisions. Candidates should have 7–10 years of auditing experience, a Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business (Master’s preferred), and certifications such as CIA or CPA are advantageous.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Unspecified

• Employer: Financial Audit Authority

➜ Resident Case Manager

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children requires a Resident Case Manager to handle internal client cases, implement policies, and coordinate with housing and call centers. The role also includes conducting and documenting vocational activities. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social services or an equivalent qualification.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Dh10,001–20,000

• Employer: Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

➜ Air Traffic Controller – Tower (DXB)

Dubai Air Navigation Services is hiring an Air Traffic Controller with at least 3 years of experience in a major international ATC unit. The role involves providing aerodrome and approach control services to ensure safe and efficient aircraft flow in a high-pressure environment. Candidates must hold a valid ATC license, ICAO English Level 4 certification, and a medical certificate.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Unspecified

• Employer: Dubai Air Navigation Services

➜ Head of Infrastructure Operations

Dubai Health is looking for a Head of Infrastructure Operations with 10 years in IT infrastructure and 5 years in leadership roles. The position involves managing on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure, ensuring security, performance, and compliance, and leading disaster recovery and capacity planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field (Master’s preferred) along with certifications such as ITIL, CCNP, Microsoft Azure, or AWS.

Key highlights:

Salary: Unspecified

Employer: Dubai Health

➜ Corporate Excellence Specialist

Dubai Air Navigation Services seeks a Corporate Excellence Specialist to implement excellence models, manage assessments, and train staff. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Industrial Engineering with 7+ years experience, or a Master’s in Business or Quality Management with 5+ years experience, or a PhD in a related field with 3+ years experience, along with certification as an excellence assessor.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Dh30,001–40,000

• Employer: Dubai Air Navigation Services

➜ Senior Editor

The Dubai Government Media Office seeks a Senior Editor with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications and 3 years of editorial experience including teamwork. The role includes developing bilingual press releases, crisis communication, translating and optimizing content for various media, and supporting social media and web copy creation.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Dh20,001–30,000

• Employer: Dubai Government Media Office

➜ Child Care Supervisor

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children requires a Child Care Supervisor with secondary education (Intermediate level) and prior childcare experience. Responsibilities include supervising and caring for children, managing meals, hygiene, educational activities, administering medication, and performing related household tasks. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Less than Dh10,000/month

• Employer: Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

• Posted: 18/02/2025

• Closes: Ongoing

➜ Strategy and Performance Manager

Dubai Air Navigation Services seeks a Strategy and Performance Manager with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Administration, or Engineering with 12+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience, including 7+ years in strategy and performance management. The role involves developing corporate strategies, conducting strategic research, managing resources and performance tracking, designing KPIs, forecasting trends, and leading capacity-building initiatives.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Not specified

• Employer: Dubai Air Navigation Services

➜ Officer - Collectibles

Dubai Culture seeks an Officer - Collectibles with a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and up to 2 years’ experience. Duties include explaining museum exhibits, managing collections data, coordinating projects, handling correspondence and reports, maintaining files, and supporting daily operations.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Not specified

• Employer: Dubai Culture

➜ Archaeology Specialist

Dubai Culture is looking for an Archaeology Specialist with a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, History, or an equivalent field, plus 5–7 years of relevant experience. The specialist will provide technical advice on archaeological projects, develop policies, oversee artifact documentation, foster partnerships, lead training programs, and participate in regional conferences.

Key highlights:

• Salary: Not specified

• Employer: Dubai Culture

• Posted: 06/02/2025

• Closes: 03/11/2025

How to apply for a government job in Dubai

If you're aiming for a public sector career in Dubai, government departments frequently post job vacancies across various roles. Both federal and local departments offer opportunities, with federal roles often providing performance-based incentives. A key resource for job seekers is the official Dubai Government portal – dubaicareers.ae.

How to register on dubaicareers.ae:

1. Click on ‘My Profile’ at the top of the homepage.

2. Select ‘New User’, enter your email address, and create a password.

3. Log in to your new account under ‘My Profile’.

4. Prepare a digital copy of your resume (PDF or DOC format), Emirates ID, passport copy, and educational certificates.

5. Upload the required documents and complete your personal information.

Once registered, you can browse and apply for jobs using the ‘Job Search’ feature.