Security Escort & Driver – Brisbane

Location: Pinkenba, Brisbane QLD (with national and occasional international travel)
Employment type: Casual
Pay: From $50 per hour, subject to experience and security clearance level

Depth Logistics is seeking a reliable, security-minded Security Escort & Driver to join our team at our Depth Defence Logistics Centre at Pinkenba, Brisbane, on a casual basis.

In this role you will escort and transport military cargo for the Australian Defence Force and allied forces, delivering it nationally by road in Depth Logistics’ light vehicles. The work includes interstate trips with overnight stays away from home, and occasional international travel hand-carrying consignments. Every job is about delivering on our promise: on time, on budget, safely and securely.

This role would suit an Australian Defence Force veteran who still holds a current security clearance, or a serving ADF Reservist.

Work is casual, estimated at around 7–10 days per month, mainly on weekdays, with early starts, late finishes, occasional weekends and interstate overnight trips.

Ad-hoc availability welcome

Not available for regular work? We’d still like to hear from you. We’re open to applicants who can take on ad-hoc assignments as they come up. Successful applicants will be added to our escort contact list, and we’ll email you to check your availability when a suitable job arises. There’s no obligation to accept every assignment.

Key responsibilities

• Escort and deliver military cargo nationally by road in Depth Logistics’ light vehicles
• Undertake interstate trips, including overnight stays away from home
• Undertake occasional international on-board courier (hand-carry) trips, accompanying consignments to their destination
• Maintain custody, security and confidentiality of cargo and documentation at all times
• Follow security, chain-of-custody and safety procedures, and report any incidents immediately
• Complete pre-trip vehicle checks and accurate trip and escort records
• Liaise professionally with clients, Defence and allied personnel, and receiving sites

Essential requirements

• Must hold a current Australian Department of Defence personal security clearance. NV1 preferred; Baseline clearance considered. A current clearance is essential for this role.
• Must hold a current, full Australian driver licence (C class) and have a good driving record.
• Must hold a valid passport and be available for occasional international travel, hand-carrying consignments.

About you

• A current MSIC and/or ASIC is desirable but not essential.
• You have a strong focus on safety, security and confidentiality
• You are punctual, discreet and have good customer relationship skills
• A Fatigue Management course is highly regarded

Applicants must have Australian citizenship or working rights and currently reside in Australia.

Applications from Australian Defence Force veterans are highly regarded but not essential.

How to apply

Email your résumé and a short cover letter to enquiries@depthlogistics.com, with “Security Escort & Driver – Brisbane” in the subject line.

No recruiters, please.