In Mackay’s thriving economy where employment is at an all-time high, various forms of employment exist to ensure the skills in the region are being utilised.

The Mackay region has its own dedicated job search website, Coal to Coast Jobs. The Coal to Coast Jobs website combines attractive regional lifestyle information with helpful information on relocating and finding employment from interstate and overseas in addition to specific localised employment and lifestyle information for residents throughout the entire region.

Finding a job can be a daunting task but with the right preparation, you can make it a whole lot easier!

At first glance, Mackay appears to be a mining town with the city seeming to be dotted with hi-visibility uniforms and mining vehicles. Mackay is anything but a one industry centre and as such the local economy is well supported. The major industries within the Mackay region include: Mining, Retail, Construction, Manufacturing and Agriculture. These industries, along with the supportive minor industries, provide countless employment opportunities throughout the region.