Driven by a passion for people and changing lives.

Who are we

Platinum People Group is a specialised Mortgage Brokerage and Third-Party Banking recruitment firm. As a boutique group without large overheads or management committees, our passion and focus is solely on delivering outstanding results for our clients and candidates. We listen and ask the right questions to ensure we can help you achieve your business or career goals.

What we do

Platinum People Group helps business owners and leaders find, qualify, attract and engage the best candidates in the market. We educate employers on how to make smart hiring decisions. We guide and educate our candidates on how to reach new heights in their careers and help them to uncover exciting opportunities.

Awards

Platinum People Group prides itself on being an award-winning agency, as well as, an active judge and educator/presenter for a number of awards and industry programs.

Our Team

Driven by passionate people
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Roland Youakim

Founder & Director

While our business may be young, our Founder has been guiding businesses within the mortgage broking, aggregation, financial planning and retail and third party banking sectors since 2010. It is Roland’s passion to build creative recruitment strategies and efficient processes that deliver better candidates in less time. After 6 years of successfully working for other corporations, Roland created Platinum People Group to help SME businesses get ahead.

Roland loves meeting and getting to know new people. It is this passion that led him to recruitment almost 9 years ago.

Outside the office Roland enjoys a hit of tennis, searching for new brunch venues, drinking coffee and watching the mighty Bombers.

Contact details:
03 9913 9642 | 0433 602 737
roland@platinumpeoplegroup.com.au

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Vitalii Lukianchuk

Recruitment Consultant

Vitalii joined Platinum People Group with a passion for connecting people with the right opportunities and businesses with exceptional talent. With prior recruitment experience and a background in law and entrepreneurship, he brings a unique perspective to the team.

In 2022, Vitalii sought refuge in Australia due to the war in Ukraine. Despite significant challenges, his experience with a recruiter who helped him secure a sales role inspired his passion for recruitment and helping others achieve their career goals.

Specialising in the mortgage broking and third-party lending industries, Vitalii is dedicated to finding the perfect fit for both clients and candidates. He focuses on cultural alignment, long-term success, and connecting businesses with top-tier talent.

Whether you’re seeking your next career opportunity or looking to expand your team, Vitalii is ready to help.

Contact details:
03 9913 9642 |0403 651 015
vitalii@platinumpeoplegroup.com.au

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Matthew Lee

Social Media Manager and Content Creator

Having graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Media from Macquarie University, Matthew has a solid foundation in marketing principles and strategies. He has previously worked for two years in the marketing field, gaining valuable experience and insights into the industry. With his passion for creativity and innovation, Matthew is eager to contribute to PPG’s marketing efforts and help drive their success.

As he embarks on this new chapter with PPG, Matthew is enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead and looks forward to making a positive impact with his marketing skills and creative contributions. Keep an eye out for Matthew’s innovative ideas as he works to elevate PPG’s social media presence and create engaging content for the brand.

Contact details:
03 9913 9642
marketing@platinumpeoplegroup.com.au

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