Recruitment agency in Mackay for employers
CrossNation is a recruitment agency based in Victoria that serves employers in Mackay and the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region. We recruit aged care, nursing, allied health, radiology, hospitality and trades staff from candidates based in Australia and from overseas. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
12% of annual salary
Charged only when a placement succeeds. No placement, no fee.
90-day placement guarantee
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What do the Census numbers say about Mackay?
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday had 180,894 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 38, compared with 38 in Queensland and 38 in Australia.
The industries employing the most people in Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday included Coal Mining, Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals), Accommodation.
Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) employed 3,186 people (3.6% of employed residents), compared with 5.0% in Queensland and 4.5% in Australia.
These are ABS 2021 Census figures. They describe the area, not CrossNation's own placements.
Hiring in Mackay: income and occupations
Postcode 4740 falls in the range 4580 to 4895 on the Home Affairs designated regional area postcodes page, which is Category 3, regional centres and other regional areas.
Median weekly household income in Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday was $1,843 at the 2021 Census, above the Queensland figure of $1,675 and above the Australian figure of $1,746.
The most common occupation groups among employed residents were technicians and trades workers (19.2%), professionals (13.7%), machinery operators and drivers (13.6%).
Coal Mining was the industry employing the most residents of Mackay, at 11.0% of employed residents.
Wages for a role follow the award or enterprise agreement that covers it, not the Census medians. The screening checks for care and disability roles in Queensland are on our recruitment agency Queensland page. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.
Age and income in Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
| 2021 Census | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (years) | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,843 | $1,675 | $1,746 |
| Median weekly family income | $2,201 | $2,024 | $2,120 |
| Median weekly personal income | $878 | $787 | $805 |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Industries employing the most people (top responses)
| 2021 Census | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Mining | 9,670 (11.0%) | 25,875 (1.1%) | 49,616 (0.4%) |
| Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) | 3,186 (3.6%) | 122,121 (5.0%) | 545,158 (4.5%) |
| Accommodation | 2,529 (2.9%) | 28,759 (1.2%) | 107,476 (0.9%) |
| Primary Education | 2,438 (2.8%) | 59,930 (2.5%) | 265,249 (2.2%) |
| Supermarket and Grocery Stores | 2,220 (2.5%) | 61,444 (2.5%) | 299,810 (2.5%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Occupation groups (top responses)
| 2021 Census | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday | Queensland | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technicians and Trades Workers | 16,821 (19.2%) | 333,915 (13.7%) | 1,554,313 (12.9%) |
| Professionals | 12,006 (13.7%) | 523,395 (21.4%) | 2,886,921 (24.0%) |
| Machinery Operators and Drivers | 11,869 (13.6%) | 166,739 (6.8%) | 755,863 (6.3%) |
| Labourers | 10,037 (11.5%) | 246,394 (10.1%) | 1,086,120 (9.0%) |
| Clerical and Administrative Workers | 9,568 (10.9%) | 309,376 (12.7%) | 1,525,311 (12.7%) |
| Managers | 9,443 (10.8%) | 305,755 (12.5%) | 1,645,769 (13.7%) |
| Community and Personal Service Workers | 8,948 (10.2%) | 301,039 (12.3%) | 1,382,205 (11.5%) |
| Sales Workers | 6,999 (8.0%) | 211,439 (8.7%) | 986,433 (8.2%) |
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats: Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday (retrieved 6 October 2026). Counts with the share of residents or employed residents in brackets, exactly as the ABS prints them.
Open CrossNation jobs in Mackay
What does hiring cost?
Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee. Wages are a separate cost and follow the award or enterprise agreement that covers the role. Our salary guides and pay rates calculator print the Fair Work award minimums with their clause and effective date, so you can budget before you brief us.
How does hiring in Mackay work with CrossNation?
- You send the role, location, start date and whether you want candidates based in Australia, overseas, or both.
- We search for candidates who match the brief and record their qualification, registration and work rights status so you can check it.
- You interview the shortlist and choose who to offer.
- We coordinate the offer with you and the candidate. Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee.
Questions from employers in Mackay
What do recruitment agencies in Mackay charge?
Our fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, with a 90-day placement guarantee. Other recruitment agencies set their own fees, so ask each one how it is calculated and when it is charged.
Is CrossNation one of the employment agencies or recruitment companies in Mackay?
CrossNation is a recruitment agency based in Victoria (VIC 3978). Employers in Mackay who search for employment agencies, job agencies or recruitment companies in Queensland are usually looking for a service like ours: you send the role and start date, we search and shortlist candidates against your brief, you interview, and we coordinate the offer.
Where is CrossNation based?
CrossNation is based in Victoria (VIC 3978) and recruits for employers in every state and territory, including Mackay and Queensland. Send the enquiry form to our recruitment team.
Which roles can you recruit in Mackay?
Aged care, nursing, allied health, radiology, hospitality and trades roles.
Can you recruit candidates who already live in Queensland?
We recruit candidates who already live in Australia and have work rights, as well as candidates overseas. Tell us which pool you prefer in the enquiry form and we will say what we can do for a start date and the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday region.
Can CrossNation sponsor overseas workers or give visa advice?
No. CrossNation is a recruitment agency, not a registered migration agent. Sponsorship is the employer's decision and visa applications need a registered migration agent. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.