Chauffeur

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia – North Sydney NSW is seeking a full-time Chauffeur to operate a fully armored vehicle (FAV) for the Ambassador, DCM, Consul General, and Principal Officer within Sydney and surrounding areas. The incumbent ensures the vehicle is clean, serviceable, and ready, while adhering to security protocols.

The role includes maintenance, reporting duties, and occasional motor pool responsibilities, with a 40-hour work week and potential performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional driving experience required.
• High school education completed required.
• Knowledge of Sydney travel routes and areas.
• Must hold a current and valid driver’s license for at least 5 years.
• Basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Ambassador, DCM, CG, or PO within the city and surrounding areas.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and performs minor maintenance as needed.
• Completes daily trip tickets and prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs, and travel documents.
• Functions as Motor pool chauffeur and conducts radio communications, escorts motorcades when assigned.

Skills

Professional driving experience

Knowledge of Sydney routes

Dedicated driver’s license (5+ years)

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

US Embassy and Consulates in Australia – North Sydney NSW

$67, 592 + Bonus (performance)

Full-time 40 hours per week

About the Role

The fulltime Chauffeur works in the Executive Office of the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney. The incumbent operates safely a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM),Consul General (CG), and/or Principal Officer (PO) within the city and the surrounding areas. Ensures that the vehicle is in clean and serviceable condition and performs minor preventive maintenance.

Duties

Chauffeur to Consul General (CG) or Principal Officer (PO) 50%

• Safely operates a fully armored vehicle (FAV) to transport CG, or PO within the city and the surrounding areas. Reacts defensively in response to potential security threat-related situations.
• Safely operates the Ambassador’s Protective Detail’s Lead Car, Follow Car, and DCM Limousines on a rotational basis.
• Acts as alert observer and prevents unauthorized access to the vehicle and the surrounding area while waiting to pickup the COM, DCM, CG, or PO.
• Analyses the daily appointment schedule, ensuring familiarity with both a primary and alternate route to the destination, as well as potential security concerns at destination.
• Serves as a special messenger in delivering documents or invitations or in completing other various errands for the COM, DCM, PO, or CG.

Vehicle Maintenance 30%

• Cleans, polishes and checks vehicle before and after operation to ensure that it is in serviceable condition. Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor. Performs minor vehicle maintenance repairs, as needed.

Reporting 15%

• Completes daily trip ticket after vehicle inspection. Prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents. Records miles driven daily.

Other 5%

• Functions as a Motor pool chauffeur, as needed. Conducts radio communications. Operates armored/non-armored vehicles. Drives in motorcades for visiting dignitaries such as the U.S. President, Secretary of State, members of Congress, flag military officers etc. as assigned. Instructs rental car drivers in proper motorcade driving, as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Education

• Three (3) years of professional driving experience is required.
• Completion of high school education is required.
• Knowledge of Sydney travel routes and areas.
• Must hold a current and valid drivers license for a minimum of 5 years.
• Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All Applicants that apply must have 12 months validity on their visa to be considered for the vacancy.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: November 8, 2026