ABOUT US
Share the Journey with Us
Established in 2015, KCU is a Western Australian Indigenous-partnered business delivering specialist solutions to the resources and infrastructure sectors. Built on strong partnerships, shared expertise and a commitment to Indigenous engagement, KCU works alongside Traditional Owners and local communities to create meaningful opportunities and lasting benefits.
Our Story
Every part of KCU has a story to tell. From our name and logo to the goanna that represents our journey, each reflects the partnerships, people and shared values that have shaped who we are today.
The KCU story began when Kurtarra Pty Ltd, Cape Crushing and Earthmoving Pty Ltd and Underground Services Australia Pty Ltd came together with a shared vision: to combine their expertise in supporting the mining industry while creating opportunities for Indigenous people and communities across Western Australia.
Each business brought its own strengths and specialist capabilities, with a commitment to focus on what they did best.
As the businesses evolved, Cape acquired Underground Services Australia and later joined with Dunstan, resulting in the two-party partnership between Kurtarra and Cape Dunstans that continues today. The ‘U’ remains in the KCU name, recognising the important role Underground Services Australia played in the company’s beginnings.
Our commitment to Indigenous engagement
Indigenous engagement is central to KCU’s identity and the way we do business.
As a Supply Nation registered Indigenous-partnered business, KCU is committed to building genuine relationships with Traditional Owners, Indigenous businesses and the communities in which we operate.
Through employment, training and development, procurement and subcontracting opportunities, we aim to support Indigenous participation, strengthen local capability and contribute to positive, lasting outcomes.
For KCU, success is about more than the projects we deliver. It’s also about the relationships we build and the opportunities we create along the way.
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Aboriginal engagement across operations
Kurtarra
Kurtarra provides Indigenous recruitment and labour services as well as training, mentoring, coaching and pastoral care for Indigenous employees. In addition Kurtarra manages the community interface and engagement will local Traditional Owner groups on KCU’s behalf.
Cape Dunstans
Cape Dunstans provides the operational capability, construction expertise, project management systems, specialised plant & equipment and financial security to KCU.
KCU operates under Cape Dunstans Integrated Management System (IMS) complying with ISO 45001.
Palyku Country
KCU main operations are operated on Palyku country. Our operations now have expanded to include the Pilbara and Kimberley regions of WA.
Did you know? The name Kurtarra is a Palyku word that means brothers. Representing the four brothers of the Jaffrey-Sam family who formed Kurtarra.
Supply Nation
KCU is a registered Supply Nation business that proudly services both the remote and regional communities of Western Australia. We are committed to Indigenous engagement. Working with Traditional Owner groups, KCU provides employment, guidance and opportunities through training and development, procurement and subcontracting.
THE KURTARRA PAINTING BLACK GOANNA STORY
In the Dreamtime, all the goannas began painting one another with dot paintings. The black goanna, who was the biggest of them all, had the privilege of painting all the other goannas first. He promised to paint them all beautifully.
He went about painting each goanna carefully, one colour at a time.
When he had finished painting all the goannas, he felt the joy of seeing them dancing with their beautiful new dot paintings. He felt very proud.
Then it was time for the other goannas to paint him. He would be the last goanna to be painted, the final masterpiece.
But little did he know that the other goannas had something else in mind for him …..
OUR RIPPA VALUES
The Backbone of the Businesses.
At KCU, our people and the way we work are guided by the CFC Group’s RIPPA Values: Respect, Integrity, Persistence, Passion and Accountability.
Shared across all CFC Group businesses, these values are an important part of KCU’s culture, shaping how we work together, engage with communities and build relationships with our clients and partners.
With the full support of KCU’s leadership team, the RIPPA Values are embedded in our everyday operations, from recruitment and professional development to performance and project delivery.
More than just words, they reflect our commitment to doing the right thing, supporting our people and delivering quality outcomes.
By living these values, we create a positive, supportive workplace where our people can grow, contribute and take pride in the work we do.
RESPECT
We respect each other and the world around us
INTEGRITY
We act at all times with honesty and will to do what we say
PERSISTENCE
We work hard with urgency to make it happen
PASSION
We have pride and belief in everything we do
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are accountable to our actions and results including everyone’s safety
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