& METS companies
Reach a bilingual, site-experienced talent network across mining, oil & gas and METS.
KMPA is a member-led, independent professional association for Korean-heritage professionals in Australia's resources industry — engineers, operators, trades, HSE, commercial and technology people, plus the students who will follow them. We connect members with employers, and Australian capability with Korean industry.
Four ways employers and partners engage with KMPAEvery partnership must create information, people, opportunity or growth for members — and a measurable return for you.
Employer briefingPresent roles, pathways and culture directly to members
A structured session with your hiring managers and KMPA members across role groups — graduates to senior leaders — followed by warm introductions to members who opt in. 채용 담당자와 회원이 직접 만나는 자리.
Talent ExchangePrivacy-first access to a capability pool
Members build opt-in capability profiles. Partners see skills and experience, not personal details; introductions happen only with the member's consent. No agency fees, no exclusivity.
Practice communities & Problem BankBring an operational problem
Six practice communities and a Problem Bank connect site problems with members, technology providers, researchers and start-ups — from drill & blast and processing to automation and data.
Korea market accessTrusted introductions into Korean industry
For Australian companies looking at Korean customers, partners, EPC or investors — and for Korean companies entering Australian resources — KMPA members provide practical, on-the-ground context on both sides.
Host the first employer briefing. Sponsor a mentoring intake. Bring us a problem.
Partnership packages are being finalised for 2027. Early partners help shape the program — and meet the Founding Members first. Email info@kmpa.com.au or use “Talk to us” on the website.
| Option | What it involves | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Event partner | Host or sponsor a technical or career event (role-mix format, senior industry guest) | Brand presence, speaking slot, direct member contact |
| Employer briefing | Dedicated session: your roles, pathways, culture; Q&A with members; warm introductions (opt-in) | Qualified, bilingual candidates; measurable introductions |
| Program sponsor | Sponsor a mentoring intake, the student careers program or Knowledge Notes | Named program association, early-talent pipeline |
| Knowledge partner | Provide speakers, case studies or site visits for practice communities | Thought leadership with a technical audience |
| Pilot & research collaboration | Co-develop an applied research, pilot or commercialisation project through the Problem Bank; consortium funding applications where eligible | Access to members' operational insight and Korean technology partners |
Not an engineers-only clubKMPA targets ≥35% non-engineering, field and trades representation by Year 3.
- Sectors — mining, oil & gas (LNG, offshore/onshore), mineral processing, METS; expanding into critical minerals and energy transition
- Geography — WA-based, with members across QLD and NSW and Korea-linked projects
- Languages — Korean and English, with experience in Australian operations and Korean corporate culture
- Independent — KMPA is not the promotional arm of any company. We maintain partner diversity and technical independence.
- Privacy-first — member data is opt-in. Contact details, job-seeking status or salary expectations are never shared without consent.
- Not a recruitment agency — no placement fees, no exclusivity. We create introductions; hiring stays between you and the member.
- Transparent — conflicts of interest are disclosed and managed; partnership income is reported to members.
- Output-driven — every partnership is scoped around a concrete output: introductions, a briefing, a pilot, a program intake.
Mining & O&G operatorsAttract and retain bilingual talent
Reach Korean-heritage engineers, operators and trades already working in Australia — and graduates entering the industry.
METS & technologyTest ideas with people who run the site
Practice communities give technology providers direct access to operational feedback and to Korean technology partners.
Universities & researchIndustry-connected collaboration
Co-design applied research and student pathways with members who bridge Australian sites and Korean institutions.
Australia–Korea Resources, Technology & Leadership Network