Built on Culture. Driven by Opportunity.
Koorta Boodjar is an Aboriginal-owned workforce partner providing skilled, safety-focused personnel across Western Australia’s construction, infrastructure and resources sectors.
Whadjuk Noongar Country · Western Australia
Who we are
Our name means “Heartland”
Reflecting our connection to Country, community and the cultural legacy that sits at the heart of our business.
We combine strong industry experience with culturally informed recruitment, disciplined mobilisation and ongoing workforce support to provide our clients with dependable people who are ready to contribute from the outset.
From individual skilled trades and operators through to larger project teams, our approach is flexible, practical and built around the requirements of each project.
What we supply
Our Capabilities
Commercial Construction
Trades, operators and supervisors for professional construction environments.
Read moreCivil Construction
Operators and civil personnel for earthworks, roads, drainage and utilities.
Read moreMining Construction
Construction trades for new infrastructure, expansion and brownfield works.
Read moreNon-Process Infrastructure
Workforce for the villages, workshops, roads and utilities behind major projects.
Read moreStructural, Mechanical & Piping
SMP trades for structural steel, mechanical installation and piping works.
Read moreWhy it matters
People Who Strengthen Projects
Successful projects depend on good people.
Our role is to understand what our clients need, identify the right personnel, verify their suitability and support them throughout their placement.
We focus on reliability, safety, communication and long-term workforce relationships - helping our clients maintain productive project teams while creating meaningful employment opportunities across Western Australia.
Our foundation
A Business With Purpose
Koorta Boodjar is grounded in the cultural authority and legacy of Senior Bibbulmun Elder Ken Colbung AM, MBE (Dec.).
His commitment to culture, community, responsibility and opportunity continues through his family and remains central to the values of Koorta Boodjar today.
Our business brings together cultural integrity and commercial capability with a simple objective: create stronger opportunities for people while helping our clients deliver successful projects.
FAQ
Common questions
What does Koorta Boodjar mean?
Koorta Boodjar means “Heartland” in Noongar. The name reflects the company’s connection to Country, community and the cultural legacy that sits at the heart of the business. It was chosen to carry the cultural foundation of the company into the way it works with clients and with its own people.
Is Koorta Boodjar Aboriginal owned?
Yes. Koorta Boodjar is Aboriginal owned and led, founded on the cultural authority and legacy of Senior Bibbulmun Elder Ken Colbung AM, MBE. His family remain directly involved in the ownership, leadership and cultural direction of the business. Koorta Boodjar is registered with Supply Nation. ABN 56 699 640 876.
What trades does Koorta Boodjar supply?
Boilermakers, welders, fabricators, mechanical fitters, pipe fitters, poly welders, electricians, riggers, dogmen, scaffolders, crane operators, carpenters, formworkers, concreters, civil and plant operators, traffic management personnel, trade assistants, skilled labourers, leading hands and supervisors.
Where in Western Australia does Koorta Boodjar operate?
Across Western Australia. Koorta Boodjar mobilises workers to Perth metro, regional and remote projects, including the Pilbara, Goldfields, Mid West and South West, and supports FIFO and DIDO arrangements where a project requires it.
Does a labour hire company need a licence in Western Australia?
No. Western Australia does not operate a labour hire licensing scheme. Licensing applies in Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory only. Koorta Boodjar carries insurance cover appropriate to the work it performs, and compliance documentation is available on request.
Can Koorta Boodjar supply a full project crew?
Yes. The workforce model is flexible and scalable, from a single skilled worker through to larger project teams. Crew size can be adjusted through the different stages of a project as labour requirements change.
Ready when your project is
Whether you need one skilled worker or a full project crew, start with a conversation.