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Michelle Vermaak

Michelle Vermaak
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Michelle Vermaak

Divisional Manager - Engineering, IT & Warehouse

I specialise in permanent, contract and temporary roles within Warehouse, Logistics, Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT recruitment at all levels within an organisation.

Typical Roles

  • Warehouse:

    • Warehouse assistants

    • Pick-packers

    • Forklift drivers

    • Warehouse team leaders

    • Warehouse supervisors and managers

  • Logistics:

    • Loan kit technicians

    • Loan kit coordinators

    • Loan kit schedulers

    • Loan kit managers

    • Logistics officers

    • Logistics coordinators

    • Import and export coordinators

    • Logistics analysts

    • Logistics and distribution managers

    • Inventory controllers

    • Inventory specialists

    • Inventory managers

  • Engineering:

    • Workshop engineers

    • Repair technicians

    • Field service engineers

    • Applications and technical support specialists

    • Design engineers

    • Production engineers

    • Maintenance engineers

    • Technical service managers and directors

    • Engineering managers

    • Heads of engineering

    • Maintenance managers

  • Manufacturing:

    • Production operators

    • Production planners

    • Production managers

    • Compounding technicians

    • Medical device assemblers

  • IT:

    • IT officers

    • Help desk support

    • IT support

    • Applications specialists

    • AI and machine learning specialists

    • IT business analysts

    • IT project managers

    • IT managers

    • Heads of IT

    • Chief information officers

Background
I have 16 years experience in recruitment, 8 of which have been with HPG. I support clients and candidates across New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand. I would describe myself as persistent, positive, and passionate about connecting our value to the patient.

I don’t give up easily and love tackling challenging roles, where I use my skills to think outside the box and find the best solutions. I treat blue-collar recruitment with the same dedication as white-collar, leading to an impressive 85% assignment extension rate for placed contractors.

Building strong business relationships is key to my success, with 80% of my contracting placements resulting in repeat business. I ensure candidates possess the reliability and dedication required for critical roles. I treat all candidates with respect and genuine interest in their career goals, ensuring a perfect match for our clients.

I'm passionate about my clients' businesses and their impact on healthcare, I embrace change and foster creativity, deeply committed to the values and aspirations of your organisation.

  • ​Michelle is a highly efficient, competent and responsive recruiter. The role I was hired for was exactly as advertised. The contract terms and rate negotiation was highly transparent and I was extremely pleased with the overall outcome and role. Michelle was in constant contact with regular updates on the progress of the role and contract being negotiated. The contract signing, and conditions in the contract, exactly as agreed/discussed during the negotiation phase. I'd recommend Michelle as a recruiter for anyone looking for a role in her area of specialisation.

    Data Migration Lead
    Data Migration Lead , Biotechnology Company
  • ​Michelle is highly dedicated and passionate about reaching the best outcomes for her client. During my dealings with Michelle she continually endeavoured to go above and beyond with efficiently and utmost professionalism. Michelle provided sound knowledge and understanding across the requirements to a very high calibre.

    Head of IT
    Head of IT , Media Company
  • ​Michelle at HPG has been our recruitment partner for over 4 years now and helped with both permanent and contract recruitment. In fact, our nearly our entire Warehouse Team has been fulfilled by Michelle! I believe this is in large part because she really understands our culture. The candidates provided by Michelle and HPG are always of a high standard, adding value from their initial days and are always reliable.

    Warehouse Supervisor
    Warehouse Supervisor , Medical Devices Company
  • ​Michelle and I have worked together on multiple placements over the past 5 years. We continue to work together because Michelle is a true professional and provides a very high level of customer centric care. In my experience Michelle is efficient and effective every time. She listens and understands how to support busy hiring managers

    Human Resource Manager
    Human Resource Manager , Medical Devices Company

Jobs by Michelle Vermaak.

Warehousing and Logistics

Warehouse & Medical Kit Coordinator

  • Brisbane
  • $70,000 to $75,000 + super

Benefits Permanent, full-time opportunity with career development pathways Join a purpose-driven team supporting surgeons and hospitals across QLD Well-suited to Biomedical graduates, med device logistics professionals, theatre or CSSD Tech's. Collaborative team culture, and supportive leadership About the Company Our client is a leading medical device company with a reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. Their close-knit team culture is grounded in doing what’s right for the patient, showing up with energy and professionalism, and supporting each other to achieve the best outcomes. About the Opportunity Based in the inner suburbs of Brisbane, this role will see you working hands-on with surgical loan kits, supporting clinical teams by ensuring instruments and devices are packed, tracked, and delivered to hospitals across the region. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and playing a key role in supporting surgical schedules and patient needs. This is a great step-up opportunity for a medical device warehouse assistant, loan set assembler or logistics professional from the healthcare industry looking to grow their career and take on more responsibility. Duties Coordinate, pick, and pack surgical loan kits in line with surgical schedules Communicate with hospitals and internal teams regarding bookings and delivery timelines Ensure traceability and compliance across all kit movements using SAP Manage urgent requests and changes with a calm, solution-focused approach Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics and inventory management Maintain high standards of accuracy and care in handling instruments and devices Skills and Experience Previous experience in medical devices, healthcare logistics, hospital loan sets or surgical instrument coordination Experience using SAP or similar ERP/WMS system High attention to detail and time management skills A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude and excellent communication skills Comfortable in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment Own vehicle and full drivers licence for on-call (6 week cycle) Culture This team values energy, communication, and doing the right thing for the patient. You’ll be surrounded by passionate individuals who take pride in their work and are always looking for ways to improve and grow. It’s a business that rewards effort and encourages career development. How to Apply Apply now with a copy of your updated cv or call Michelle on 0288778760 for a confidential discussion.