ABOUT US

Global expertise, local knowledge

Personnel Relocations is a corporate relocation company that simplifies the process of employee relocation. We make it comfortable, cost-effective and convenient.

We don’t compromise on our service delivery; we work with you to drive down the costs of the big ticket items such as furniture removals and temporary accommodation.

With excellent care and the right guidance, Personnel Relocations is a team you trust to help your employees make the right start in Australia.

Founded in 2008, we are known as the “hidden gem” in relocation support. We have more consultants in more areas around Australia, reducing cost and making corporate relocation more sustainable.

Our team

We are a team of friendly consultants located across Australia, united with a passion to serve people on their relocation journey. Each member of our team has moved internationally; meaning they have been in your employees’ shoes and understand their needs. To further enhance our service, we selected people with extensive local knowledge and trained them to meet top quality industry standards.

Our Helpdesk and Concierge service is available to our clients for many months after their relocation. Our team regularly hosts coffee mornings and events to help new arrivals assimilate.

Carol boasts a lifetime of adventures under the Australian sun, having spent every chapter of her life exploring the diverse landscapes and vibrant culture of this country. This extensive knowledge makes her an excellent guide for anyone relocating here.

Cherie’s residential history spans several countries, including Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia, before she found her haven in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, enriching her perspective as a global citizen and relocation consultant.

Diana’s life journey has taken her from the vibrant landscapes of South Africa to the tropical beauty of Mauritius before settling in the multicultural space of Melbourne, shaping her cultural awareness and giving her unique perspective on global relocation.

Although born and raised in Australia, Judith spent two years in London in her mid-20s. There, she met her husband, who is of French and Swiss descent. They got married in London, spent three months in Geneva with his family, and then returned to Sydney to live.

Karen’s journey includes residencies in the USA and the UK before making her current location her home 16 years ago. These international experiences have broadened her cultural perspective and honed her skills in assisting others with their relocation needs.

Before settling in Melbourne, Meredith lived in the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, California, Sydney, Brisbane, Queensland, and Perth. These diverse cultural exposures provided her with firsthand knowledge of the challenges and joys of relocating.

Rhode, with her roots in South Africa, moved to Australia where she initially served as our Melbourne consultant. She has since transitioned to Brisbane, continuing her role as a valued member of our consultant team.

Having lived in South Africa, Germany, and Sweden, Riana brings firsthand relocation experience to her current role in Australia, offering clients unique perspectives and practical advice for international moves.

Steph’s experience living in South Africa, combined with her extensive travels, has given her a unique insight into various cultures and relocation challenges, making her a resourceful consultant in Australia.

Veronica’s experience across Italy, Belgium, London, and Dubai, combined with her proficiency in several languages, makes her an invaluable relocation consultant in Australia, able to connect with clients from various cultural backgrounds.

MEET OUR DIRECTOR

Robyn Vogels

Robyn Vogels founded Personnel Relocations in 2008 to support Corporates and their families moving to Australia. Her personal experience from across the world defined her understanding of the intense process of employee relocation, especially when moving with families and children. She strongly believes that relocations are life-affirming transitions and ought to be handled with care.

To give you a short account of her experience, she lived and worked across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia in cities including Johannesburg, London, Paris, Singapore and Melbourne. For 15 years in a row, Robyn celebrated every Christmas in a new home. Imagine the kind of journey she must have had. Everything around her changed too fast and starting again from scratch was no easy feat. Certainly, there were some hardships and moments of anxiety as she hardly had any support to facilitate her adaption. From this ache came the calling to support people and simplify their relocation experience by offering the guidance required to make the right start.

For more than a decade, Robyn has welcomed many families and helped them settle in Australia. Her dedication to serving people in this regard is second to none. She has always been a sounding board for many families who are now comfortably integrated.

Robyn is also the author of Your DIY Move Guide to Australia. As an advocate of global mobility and integration, she voices her opinions in several media publications and events. Robyn has completed her Victorian Real Estate Representative (2020) and is a member of the Immigration Association. She is well placed to provide your employees with sound advice.

Our technology

We proactively use technology to enhance our many touchpoints throughout a relocation. Each client will receive a private login to our customised Relocation Online portal, to track relocation progress. For every client, we create a relocation timeline and map all the to-do tasks and appointments. Clients can access their tasks and see an overview of the next steps on their customised dashboard.

For instance, the Portal offers a chat function between the client and their consultant as well at shortlisted homes and appointments booked. There is a full resource section for addition reading any client wishes to access.

Our partners

We understand that every employee relocation is different and each one has different goals. To contribute to your employee settling into Australia, we have alliances with experts such as relocation mentors, life coaches, cross-culture trainers, baby equipment hire, business communication specialists, local and international furniture removals, interior designers, decluttering, unpacking and setting up trades services who can help with specific needs.

It is not unusual for Personnel Relocations to handle the full suite of corporate relocation packages, all from just one call.