Darren Kilminster

With a passion for helping people achieve at their highest level, Darren has a demonstrated history and reputation for improving the performance of under-performing business units. Utilising his formal qualifications in counselling, training, case management and business, Darren has transformed multiple business units into industry leaders, demonstrating his unique ability to help people and teams grow.

Darren has over 25 years of experience in leadership roles, including site, region, and organisational management. These roles included the Learning and Development Manager, National Operations Manager, and General Manager for the Angus Knight Group, which operated across multiple industry sectors (Job Services, Disability Employment Services and the Community Development Program).

Understanding the unique challenges of people management in the human services industry, Darren’s ability to drive performance, whist effectively leading and inspiring teams, has resulted in the successful turn-a-round of several struggling government contracts, reduction in staff turnout and ongoing high performance of the sites under his management.

Darren lives in Newcastle and is a father of 2 sons and husband to Jessica. A passionate South Sydney supporter and basketball dad he understands the need to get the work / life balance right.