Rachaell Saunders Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Australia

Since establishing National Protective Services in 1988 I have grown the business to be the leading professional security company specialising in the provision of quality and tailored protective services and products. Beginning my first role as a security guard, I progressed from Security Franchise holder to establishing my own security company that has grown into a national security business employing in excess of 200 staff. We are known for our commitment to professionalism across all aspects of service delivery. As CEO I have established financial strategies and practices that have resulted in the business operating in excess of industry benchmarks. We ensure optimum security in the Government, Educational, Commercial Residential, Retail, and Industrial sectors with a strong focus on playing a key role in our client’s teams and developing innovative people focused strategies. This relationship first approach has resulted in high staff engagement and retention, which is not a feature of the security industry overall.My areas of responsibility include: Setting the strategic direction for the business with a focus on operations, finance, human resources, sales and marketing. Providing leadership and direction to a team of managers who oversee a broad range of service streams including; Guards, Patrols, Electronic Security, Secured Transport, Investigations, Consultancy and Training. Driving a strong compliance culture and adherence to systems and procedures aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.Creating and directing control systems and processes for performance monitoring across finance, people, marketing and operations.Identifying and responding to tender opportunities. _____________________We boast a strong track record of winning government contracts and delivering them to a high standard.

Australia

Elected as Vice President of the Association, I provide a strong support role for the Association while participating in all aspects of the Board’s agenda and meetings across the country.

Australia

Elected to an eight member Board, I actively participated in all aspects of the Board’s agenda and meetings across the country.

Victoria, Australia

The Portable Long Service Leave Authority is the Victorian State Government Authority established in 2019 as the Long Service Leave fund for the security, cleaning and community services industries. I was selected to join the Board of the Authority at its commencement and provide industry knowledge and business experience, as well as participating in all aspects of the Board’s agenda and meetings.

Victoria, Australia

Leveraging my knowledge of financial risk assessment and management, I participate in the ARC which operates as a sub-committee of the PLSA Board to ensure the secure management of high-value funds.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

ASIS International is the preeminent global organisation for security professionals. Founded in 1955, it has currently an excess of 37,000 members worldwide.ASIS International is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Within two years of commencing with Alef Security Services, I progressed to operating a franchise reporting to the Operations Manager.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I was the first female and youngest patrol officer to be employed at ALEF Security Services.

Company Directors Course Diploma

Masters, Direct Marketing

Graduate Diploma In International Business

Diploma Certified Security Management Professional Csmp(R)

Advanced Diploma Of Integrated Risk Management

Diploma Of Occupational Health & Safety