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.

Specialising in

Jobs by Michelle Vermaak.

Engineering

Field Service Engineer

Sydney
$85,000 to $90,000 base + car allowance + bonus

Benefits Specialise in cutting-edge surgical technology used in leading hospitals Join a global organisation known for innovation, training, and development Structured global training pathway with opportunities to travel About the Company Our client is a world leader in advanced medical technology, supplying high-precision surgical systems to healthcare providers across the globe. Known for quality, innovation, and reliability, they’re a trusted partner to surgeons and hospital staff and are heavily invested in research, training, and customer experience. About the Opportunity You will join a NSW-based service team supporting high-end medical devices in public and private hospitals. This is a field-based role responsible for servicing surgical systems. You will handle installations, maintenance, and electronic or mechanical repairs. Duties Conduct on-site servicing, maintenance, and support across NSW hospitals Perform installations and troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues Replace mechanical and electronic components as required Maintain service documentation and uphold safety and compliance standards Participate in scheduled international training and ongoing development Occasional overnight travel Skills and Experience Minimum 3 years in medical devices, ideally with operating theatre exposure Must have field service experience and the ability to travel interstate Qualification in Biomedical Engineering or a relatable degree Strong communicator and customer-focused Excellent problem solving and relationship building Full drivers licence and own vehicle Full Australian working rights with the ability to travel internationally for training Culture This company offers a stable, collaborative team environment where people stay long term and grow into new opportunities. You’ll be supported to take ownership of your role, contribute ideas, and develop technical and leadership skills. How to Apply Click Apply Now and provide us with a copy of your up to date CV or contact Michelle Vermaak on 02 8877 8760 for a confidential discussion.

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Engineering

Service Technician

Macquarie Park
$40 - $43 per hour

Benefits: Work with a global healthcare leader Hands-on technical role with training and support Collaborative team culture On-going temporary assignment with potential to go permanent Based in Macquarie Park, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. About the Company: Join a trusted healthcare organisation known for delivering essential medical devices that support patients across ANZ. This is a critical role within the service and quality function, helping ensure medical equipment is maintained to the highest standards. About the Opportunity: As a Service Technician, you will play a key role in the servicing, repair, and testing of medical devices. You’ll work closely with a small, supportive team to ensure equipment is cleaned, checked, documented, and maintained according to strict regulatory and company standards. There is also scope to support elements of quality assurance, including complaint handling, document control, and supplier management. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a technical background in biomedical servicing or electronics, who is confident working hands-on with devices and has excellent attention to detail. Duties: Service, test, repair and maintain medical devices Document all service activity in line with compliance and quality procedures Assist in managing inventory and dispatch/return of equipment Handle phone-based troubleshooting and support enquiries using pre-set scripts Support complaint logging and QA document control activities Occasionally attend hospital sites Skills and Experience: Tertiary qualifications in Electrical, Biomedical, or related engineering field Experience in servicing or assembling medical devices Familiarity with GMP, ISO9001, or quality systems Strong communication, patience, and a willingness to learn Experience using compliance systems is desirable Ability to commit to an on-going temporary assignment Full working rights in Australia are essential for this role. Culture: You’ll be part of a close-knit team of three, reporting locally while collaborating with international stakeholders. The team values open communication, sharing feedback, and supporting one another. How to Apply: Click APPLY now and upload your up to date CV.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Sydney
$130,000 to $150,000 + super + bonus

Benefits Work from home, 2 days per week. Supportive, high-performing team with strong collaboration culture Exposure to end-to-end Microsoft cloud environments and autonomy to lead security improvements Opportunity to take ownership of a growing capability and make your mark About the Company This healthcare-focused organisation is committed to patient well-being and innovation. With operations across APAC, they’ve invested heavily in cloud technologies and are continuing to evolve their infrastructure and security posture. You’ll be joining a high-calibre, values-led team that works with purpose and pace. About the Opportunity As Cloud Security Engineer, you’ll take ownership of cloud security across a broad Microsoft ecosystem. From strategy and design to technical execution, this role is hands-on and central to the company's evolving security maturity. You’ll implement controls, respond to threats, uplift internal awareness, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive outcomes. Duties Manage cloud security tools across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments Respond to and remediate vulnerabilities, alerts, and audit findings Act as a security architect, guiding and reviewing solution design and implementation Drive improvements in Secure Score, compliance metrics, and endpoint protection Run end-user security training and phishing simulations Collaborate with the data governance team on Data Loss Prevention and sensitive data protection Liaise with external vendors and incident response partners when required Skills and Experience Proven experience implementing Microsoft cloud security solutions Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 security controls Microsoft certifications (e.g. MS-500, Azure Security Engineer, Security Operations Analyst) Comfortable navigating both technical and business conversations Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, pharma, medical devices will be highly regarded Exposure to firewall management and scripting is preferred Ability to plan, lead and own security initiatives end-to-end Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate at all levels Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Culture You’ll be joining a values-based team that balances autonomy with collaboration. Fast-paced but supportive, the right person will be empowered to shape the cloud security capability with visible outcomes and executive support. How to Apply Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV. For a confidential discussion, contact Michelle Vermaak at HPG on 02 8877 8760.

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Warehousing and Logistics

Loan Kit Technician

Macquarie Park
$33 - $33.50 per hour

Benefits: Immediate start – 3-month temp assignment with potential to extend further Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm | Macquarie Park location Work with a leading medical device organisation Supportive team and positive, high-performing environment About the Company: Our client is a well-established healthcare organisation known for their commitment to patient outcomes and innovative medical technologies. Due to increased demand, they require a Loan Kit Technician to join their team on a temporary basis with the potential for extension. About the Opportunity: You will play a key role in ensuring surgical kits are prepared, checked, and dispatched to hospitals in a timely and accurate manner. Working in a clean, structured environment, you’ll work alongside a motivated team to support critical healthcare services. Duties: Pick, pack, check, and dispatch surgical loan kits Inspect kits for completeness, cleanliness, and accuracy Track and manage loan kit movements using internal systems Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure urgent and time-sensitive requests are met Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and accuracy Skills and Experience: Previous experience in a medical device, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environment High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Confident communicator with a team-focused attitude Energetic, reliable, and self-motivated Biomedical science graduates encouraged to apply Must be available to start immediately and commit to a 3 month temporary assignment Must be available to commit to full-time hours, Monday to Friday. Note: Due to the full-time hours, this role is not suitable for student visa holders. Culture: Join a collaborative and committed team that values precision, urgency, and service excellence. You’ll be supported by a friendly team who take pride in their contribution to healthcare outcomes. How to Apply: Click "Apply" to submit your up to date CV or contact Michelle Vermaak on 02 8877 8760 for a confidential discussion.

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Blogs by Michelle Vermaak

Specialising in

Field Service Engineer

Service Technician

Cloud Security Engineer

Loan Kit Technician

Blogs by Michelle Vermaak

Reducing Turnover in Healthcare Logistics – Why Hiring Right Matters

Navigating Change in the Logistics Industry

The Power of Teamwork in Warehousing and Logistics

Top 5 Challenges in Health IT and How to Overcome Them

Revolutionising Manufacturing Processes Through Innovation

​The Future of Logistics: How Technology Empowers Excellence

The Future of Logistics: How Technology Empowers Excellence