Michelle Young

Manager

Michelle joined Six Degrees Executive in 2016 and leads the B2B, Services and Technology Marketing practice in Victoria across permanent and contracting recruitment. She partners with organisations to appoint senior marketing leaders who shape organisational strategy, building high-performing teams.

Before moving into recruitment, Michelle built her career within global brands including Shell, Vodafone and Coles, working across New Zealand, the US and Australia. Her commercial grounding continues to shape her advisory approach - understanding what effective leadership looks like in practice and how marketing strategy connects to commercial performance.

Michelle is known for her clarity, depth of market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the Victorian market. Clients value her ability to define what success looks like before the search begins - ensuring each appointment strengthens leadership capability and aligns to business strategy to deliver measurable and long term impact. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Accounting and Commercial Law) and a Bachelor of Arts (Chinese).

Outside of work, Michelle enjoys travel, cooking and family life. 

Right talent, right
skills, right now

Our contracting solutions are built on speed, quality and care, connecting you with the right talent when you need it most. We deliver contracting made simple.

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Your
specialist

For our consultants working in contracting solutions, it is their sole focus, keeping up-to-date on any regulatory changes for you. We have a demonstrated track record in the industries we specialise in. Our active involvement informs our talent relationships and market insights.

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Quality candidates
at pace

Quick turnaround with skilled talent ensures minimal team and business disruption. Our pre-screened talent pools allow us to quickly match candidates to your role competencies and organisational values.

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Care and
wellbeing

The care and wellbeing of our contracting community is a priority. Our Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) framework and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ensure 
our candidates operate safely at 
their best. 

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Priority on
experience

We will act as an extension of your team facilitating a seamless experience for contractors joining your business and teams. Our regular communication and sharing of feedback allow us to build genuine relationships and strengthen contractor loyalty.