Construction roles within 150km of Mackay— who's advertising, what they pay, and the latest openings.
What you'd take home
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As a Construction worker in Mackay vs Brisbane, you keep about $54 more in your pocket each week, after rent.
Mackay
Take-home after rent
$1,405/wk
Brisbane
Take-home after rent
$1,351/wk
≈ +$2,808/year difference.
Housing-based estimate. Compares median advertised salary and median weekly rent; excludes food, transport and other living costs. Salary from live listings; rent from ABS regional data.
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15 new roles this week· 91 in the last 30 days
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Proactive Projects
Project / Construction Manager – Civil & Infrastructure Location: Central Queensland – Bowen Basin Roster: 5/2 FIFO or 10/4 Brisbane / Townsville based Travel: DIDO / flights available from Mackay Engagement: Initial …
Mackay Regional Council
Experienced Multiskilled Operator Civil Operations | Calen Depot Looking for job security, work-life balance and the opportunity to make a real impact in your local community? Mackay Regional Council is seeking an Exp…
Smith Services
EXPERIENCED CONCRETE FINISHER Smith Services Pty Ltd | Mackay QLD Smith Services Pty Ltd is looking for an experienced Concrete Finisher to join our growing team. We have ongoing local work throughout Mackay, predomin…
Kaefer
KAEFER Integrated Services is currently seeking experienced Advanced & Intermediate Riggers to work on an upcoming Shutdown we have in the Bowen Basin. Duration: 26th October 2026 through to late November/ early Decem…
Waco Kwikform
Scaffolders & Supervisors – Bowen Basin / Mackay Region Waco Kwikform Limited are seeking experienced scaffolders and supervisors for upcoming shutdown and project works across the Bowen Basin and Mackay region. Minim…
Vestas
Vestas have an open position for a Site Manager to oversee the service teams and business of multiple wind farms in our Queensland region. The Vestas Wind Service division provides maintenance and scheduled services t…
