& early-career professionals
Your first step into Australia's resources industry — with people who've already made it.
호주 자원산업으로의 첫걸음, 먼저 그 길을 걸어간 선배들과 함께. KMPA는 mine site, LNG plant, processing plant, METS 회사에서 지금 일하고 있는 한국계 전문가들이 만든 professional association입니다.
Not just advice — people who will open a door and tell you what's behind it조언만이 아니라, 문을 열어주고 그 뒤에 무엇이 있는지 알려주는 사람들.
MentoringCareer mentoring with someone who does the job
Matched with a member working in the role or sector you're aiming for — mining engineer, geologist, operator, fitter, HSE, process engineer, LNG, METS. 현실적인 경로, 자격, 첫 직무에 대해 묻고 답할 수 있습니다.
Careers programIndustry entry, explained from the inside
Graduate program timelines, apprenticeship and traineeship pathways, vacation work, site visits, what hiring managers actually look for — and employer briefings where you meet them directly.
Knowledge NotesBilingual notes from site to boardroom
현장 노하우부터 industry insight까지 한국어·영어로 정리한 Knowledge Notes와 6개 practice community. 수업에서 배우지 않는 것을 배우는 곳.
Lead earlyVolunteer leadership & student representation
Student rep roles, event support, communications — 이력서에 남고 네트워크가 생기는 진짜 역할. 학생 회원도 practice community에 참여합니다.
Low cost to join. Serious about your career.
No degree or job-title requirement. Students join for A$30 a year; early-career members A$50 per year. Sign up on the website and choose a practice community to start.
Eight role groups, four sectors, one communityEngineers are only one part of it — and that is the point.
- Engineering & Technical — mining, geology, geotech, survey, processing, planning, drill & blast, environmental
- Operations & Production — operators, drillers, shift supervisors, dispatch, control room
- Trades & Maintenance — fitters, electricians, technicians, reliability, maintenance planning
- Oil, Gas & Energy — LNG, offshore/onshore operations, process & subsea engineering, EPC
- Safety, Commercial & METS — HSE, training, project controls, contracts, finance, OEM, software, automation, AI
| Tier | Fee |
|---|---|
| Student University, TAFE, vocational | A$30 / yr |
| Early Career Apprentice, trainee, graduate, role transition | A$50 / yr |
| Founding Member Anyone working in resources, until 31 Dec 2026 | A$150 / yr |
kmpa.com.au → Become a member → Student or Early Career. Tell us your course, trade or target role.
Choose one of six practice communities. Request a mentor in the sector you're aiming for — opt-in, no pressure.
Come to an event, an employer briefing or a Knowledge Notes session. Volunteer for a role if you want to build your network faster.
No. Trades, operations, HSE, commercial and METS are equal members. 학위나 직함 조건이 없습니다.
KMPA is built for Korean-heritage professionals, but anyone with a substantive Korea–Australia resources connection can join as an Affiliate.
Yes. Membership is not limited to Perth — members work across WA, QLD, NSW and with Korea-linked projects. 한국에서 유학·취업을 준비 중이어도 환영합니다.
For universities & TAFEsStudent societies and careers offices
KMPA welcomes partnerships with Korean student societies, mining/engineering schools and careers services — guest talks, mentoring intakes, site-experienced panels. Contact info@kmpa.com.au.
Timeline2026 foundation year → programs from 2027
2026 is KMPA's foundation year. Mentoring intakes, the student careers program and events scale up from 2027 — joining now means you shape them. 지금 가입하면 프로그램을 함께 설계하게 됩니다.
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