About Us

All about The RelocationPLANNER

The Relocation Planner is a relocation management and consultancy company that guides businesses through the unenviable task of relocating from one site to another.

Review Architectural Drawings

Security Protocols

Post Move

Develop Relocation Strategy

Staff Briefing Sessions

Archiving and Culling Procedures

Project Risk Assessment

Storage System Design

Storage Review

Review IT Requirements

Collection Mapping

Surplus Assets

Occupational Health & Safety

Conservation and Preservation

Move Coordinator Meetings

Change Management

Relocation Tender

Supervise Relocation

OFFICES

Each project is individually tailored to meet your specific requirements. We work closely with the architect, facility manager and administration manager to ensure all areas of concern are addressed; where furniture items and storage will be placed; discussions with the IT and telephony teams, through to the actual supervision of the physical relocation and settling in process.

LIBRARIES

The Relocation Planner consults on a vast range of services specific to libraries. From initial conception, we can assist with storage design, collection mapping and layout, budgeting, to full relocation supervision. We also assist with practical information and guidance regarding any service disruption to users and staff.

LABORATORIES

A considerable amount of time and effort is put into the relocation schedule. This document details, when specific suppliers are required to de-commission and re-commission individual items; when chemicals are to be packed and transported; and when each laboratory is to be relocated. We also work closely with statutory bodies that govern laboratories to determine how Bio-Hazardous and dangerous material should be relocated.

CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

Most items relocated by cultural institutions are of high value and are generally irreplaceable. The Relocation Planner will ensure that considerations are given so items are correctly packaged and prepared for relocation. We also ensure security procedures and protocols are observed at all times and strict handling guidelines are adhered to.

Our Consultation Process

The key to your success....

Meet with you

Discuss our comprehensive range of services

Determine your relocation needs

Prepare a proposal tailored to your business

Work together to achieve your goals.

Our Team

The team behind our success....

Stephen McIlroy

Greg Wilkinson

Project Management

Being one of two Principals, Stephen’s experience in managing all aspects of the relocation of a business is vast. His specialty is taking on those large difficult projects that others might get a little faint hearted about, like managing the entire installation (Bump In) and removal (Bump Out) of over 350,000 furniture items (equivalent to approx. 2,500 house lots) to the Athletes (18,000 personnel) and Media (6000 personnel) Villages and every sporting and training venue throughout Australia for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Stephen recently had all encompassing responsibility for the relocation of the University of Melbourne, MHRI and Howard Florey Institute into the new “Melbourne Brain Centres” at the Austin Hospital in Fairfield and Melbourne University in Parkville.

Over the past 5 years Stephen has also managed the transition and installation of 4 new building projects at Swinburne University Hawthorn Campus as well as the closure and relocation of the entire Lilydale and Prahran Campuses.

Stephen has a Graduate Diploma in Facilities Planning and Management from Melbourne University.

Michelle Spalding

Administration Manager

Michelle has been with The Relocation Company now for over 5 years and brought with her over 20 years administration experience.

Michelle has a Certificate III in office and administration and is the Manager of our Office Team. Her work in administration, marketing and account delivery provides a seamless support to our Operational Personnel.

As the other Principal of the business with over 25 years’ experience in the Business Relocations field Greg has seen it all. From the relocation of a two-person office to the entire move of the Royal Women’s Hospital, Box Hill Hospital and Australian Red Cross Blood Service and the FF&E installation of the Crown Promenade Hotel.

Greg has formal qualifications in Civil Engineering which enables him to oversee the implementation and management of the processes and procedures required to meet contract requirements and service delivery.

Our clients trust Greg’s honesty and integrity which keeps them coming back time and again appreciative of our prompt and efficient service. Greg knows what is required to get the job done on time and on budget.

Michael Robinson

Project Management

Michael has been in the Relocations Industry for over 24 years commencing as a Relocations Supervisor back in 1991.

Over the past 8 years Michael has held the position of Project Manager/Sales Manager. This front line exposure allied with his knowledge of all aspects of the relocation process ensures that Michael has the necessary skills and experience to successfully fulfil the role of our Project Manager.

Michael has a wealth of experience with Business Relocation and was the Project Manager for the receipt and Installation of FF&E and the Transition of Wards, Theatres, Pharmacy, Kitchen, Administration and Ancillary Departments for the Royal Children’s Hospital and MCRI.

As well as the Royal Children’s Hospital, MCRI and Peter Doherty Projects, Michael has, over the years managed a number of other large Library and Collection Relocations including:

State Library of Victoria

Aspen Pharma

DSTO – Defence, Science & Technology Organisation