The Executive Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of senior executives, ensuring discretion and a high level of service. In addition, this role leads and supports security operations, processes and protocols to protect and safeguard Vanguard's assets, including employees/crew, information, facilities, and property. This is a full time, 5 days in office position.
Responsibilities:
- Safely transports company senior executives to and from specified locations even in emergency situations.
- Maintains the cleanliness and operational readiness of the vehicle. Arranges for vehicles repairs and inspections as needed.
- Research and plans routes to account for potential delays to ensure the most efficient travel.
- Maintains confidentiality of all conversations and information. Ensures privacy of passengers.
- Responsible for the overall security and protection of the workplace including staff, contents and overall premises. Provides expert level security administration knowledge to develop and maintain a secure access administration architecture for the division.
- Provides information and intelligence to assist in the development and management of the threat intelligence review process and planning. Conducts pre-screening processes for crew and contractors.
- Acts as liaison to local, federal, and regional authorities, law enforcement and intelligence counterparts, in-country security, and private sector security liaison partners.
- Supports the termination and suspension process for crew contractors and consultants as directed by management. Supports the creation of security plan.
- Supports the department's security incident process including review, investigation, recommendation and resolution of security matters. Supports sensitive department security investigations and recommends action.
- Supports the execution of the security response to Vanguard events. Serves as a liaison with site security management.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of professional driving experience required, with a preference for experience in a corporate or executive setting.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Must possess a mastery of Advanced Driving techniques. Progress towards or completion of Defensive and Evasive Driving Course Certification required.
- Experience working in an executive protection or security role helpful.
- Ability to lift/carry 80lbs+
- High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality needed.
- Available full-time and the ability to be available during irregular hours.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.