Following a successful twenty five year career in Engineering that saw Darryl work on projects all of the world, Darryl found he was frustrated with existing talent providers and recruitment agencies, Darryl Mills founded Mills Resources in 2010 as a cloud-based business that promised to be more accessible and responsive than any other agency in Australia.

Over the last eleven years, Mills has grown because it has been able to circumvent the barriers that prevent businesses finding and retaining the best people for sustainable business performance and growth.

Based on a solid foundation of trust, openness and integrity, Darryl has built a business model and an extensive network of contacts that extend beyond the shores of Australia to solve recruitment and retention issues for clients across the globe.

Darryl's attention to detail, infinite energy and exact understanding of his client's requirements has contributed to his reputation within the industry of always being able to provide recruitment solutions that ensure success.

Darryl is an avid Docker's supporter who lives in eternal hope that this is the year they bring the silverware home!

Areas of specialisation

• Recruitment strategy
• Engineering (white collar and skilled trades)
• Executive search
• Business leadership

Samantha Ruddy joined the Mills Recruitment team at the end of 2016.

Leading the Finance team, Samantha is responsible for the delivery of finance services such as payroll, accounting, treasury, reporting, strategy,  budgeting, and insurance management, in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational policies and strategies.

Samantha has over 20 years’ experience in providing professional services across a broad range of finance areas including compliance, business process, business advisory and consultancy. Prior to joining Mills Resources, Samantha held senior finance positions working with not-for-profit organisations, Business Consultancy and Public Practice firms in Perth.

Samantha is a qualified CPA, holding a degree in Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Taxation) and an Associate Diploma of Business in Accounting.

When she's finished balancing the books, Samantha enjoys reading a good book and a good glass of red wine, when not being a mum to two busy teenage boys, and she's always up for dancing, listening to music and watching a good live band!

Professional Memberships

• CPA Australia

Emina joined the Mills Recruitment team in April of 2018 to assist with our ever-growing marketing requirements as the Preferred Recruitment Agency for our clients, candidates and contractors.

Armed with more than thirteen years of marketing and strategic marketing experience working for a number of leading multinational and Australian organisations, Emina takes a multi-channel marketing focus as she plans and executes marketing strategies to ensure Mills' brand consistency and continued growth in the marketplace. Emina's responsibilities include managing our website, as well as our Social Media, Market Research, Content Marketing, Customer Relationship Events Management and Sponsorship.

Darren Browne, fresh from the UK, brings with him an impressive two-decade track record in Technical Recruitment, sales, and management. His enthusiasm for recruitment was sparked at the renowned organization, The Best Connection Employment Group, where his natural flair for talent acquisition and team leadership shone brightly. Leveraging these skills, Darren later spearheaded his own recruitment agency in the UK, nurturing it into a successful enterprise.

Specializing in Technical recruitment in the Manufacturing and Construction sectors, Darren's success is anchored in his profound ability to bridge the gap between clients and top-tier candidates, filling roles ranging from maintenance electricians to site engineers to senior managerial roles including production directors.

Guided by his values of integrity and respect, Darren's innovative approach to candidate engagement ultimately results in high-calibre placements. This, combined with his consultative approach to clients, acting as their strategic HR advisor focused on long term success, ensures that their unique recruitment requirements are always met.

Darren is eager build on his success in Australia and is committed to guiding Mills' clients and candidates towards their respective success stories.

When he’s not in the office you can catch Darren in full soccer mode - he’s an avid supporter of Coventry City FC in the UK!  When’s he’s not pitch side he is on the pitch coaching and developing young players and nurturing their passion for the beautiful game including his own daughters who excel in the sport.