Mackay HHS is a contemporary organisation of more than 3,500 staff providing extensive health services at health facilities in regional, community and rural settings, to a population of around 182,000 people. Our health service consists of eight hospitals, two residential aged care facilities and four community health centres.

Nurses are a crucial part of our health service providing care in all areas of health from the the emergency department to our patients’ home.

We offer exciting roles for nurses of all levels and understand the importance of work and life responsibilities and the need for flexible work arrangements.

Benefits of working with us 

Our nurses and midwives enjoy a competitive salary, wide range of benefits and opportunities for career development.

Read more about these details and more via the Queensland Health website.

Want to be part of a dedicated and supportive team of nurses helping care for patients across a range of specialties?

We are always looking for nurses and midwives to join our team. Our Recruitment Team welcomes enquiries anytime via mhhs-nmworkforce@health.qld.gov.au or +61 (07) 4885 7716.

Current vacancies

All current vacancies are advertised on the SmartJobs website. Search by setting ‘Mackay region’ as the location.

• Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program

  Mackay Hospital and Health Service offers a comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Graduate Program. Our program is designed to facilitate your transition as a newly registered nurse or midwife into your first year of practice.

  We offer graduates a supportive 12-month temporary placement that will help you reach your full potential and provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities.

  Read more about joining Mackay Hospital and Health Service as a graduate nurse or midwife here.

• International applicants

  We welcome applications from experienced health professionals from outside Australia.

  If you’re an internationally qualified nurse or midwife (IQNM) wanting to work in Australia, you’ll need to gain and maintain registration with, and meet requirements of, the NMBA.

  All IQNM applicants wishing to seek registration in Australia as an enrolled nurse (EN), registered nurse (RN) or midwife must refer and complete all requirements as detailed in the outcomes-based assessment pathway.

  More information on nursing and midwifery registration requirements can be viewed via the Queensland Health website.