Mackay Health Frontline Bolstered As 10,000 Workers Join Queensland Health

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Mackay’s healthcare workforce has grown by 175 workers since November 2024, as more than 10,000 new staff have joined Queensland Health across the state.

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The new Mackay recruits include 28 doctors, 109 nurses and midwives, and 38 allied health workers, with the additional staff delivering clinical care across the region.

The workforce growth forms part of the Government’s commitment to employ an additional 46,000 health workers by 2032.

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More than 7000 of the 10,000-plus recruits are frontline workers, including nurses, midwives, paramedics, doctors and allied health professionals. A further 2800 staff have joined non-clinical and clinical support roles.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the Government’s $35.5 billion Health Budget was helping address workforce pressures.

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“Employing more health professionals is just one part of the solution and we will be doing all we can to attract and retain doctors, nurses, midwives, ambulance officers, allied health workers and other health workers to Queensland Health, especially to the areas they are needed most," Minister Nicholls said.

“This milestone marks a significant step toward the Government delivering the 46,000 additional health workers needed by 2032, to meet the needs of Queensland’s growing and ageing population.”

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Member for Mackay Nigel Dalton said the growth would benefit local families.

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“Mackay deserves quality healthcare close to home, and growing our frontline workforce is an important step towards making that happen," Mr Dalton said.

Member for Mirani Glen Kelly said strengthening the regional workforce remained important for communities relying on Mackay Base Hospital.

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"Communities across Walkerston, Sarina and the Pioneer Valley rely on Mackay Base Hospital to provide quality healthcare when they need it most," Mr Kelly said.

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