International applicants
Mackay Regional Council's preferred sponsorship option for international candidates is a Temporary Business Long Stay Visa. This visa allows international employees to work within Australia for four years.
For information on visa types and conditions visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Knowing and understanding Australian customs and laws will help new residents to Australia to settle in Mackay and the community. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship provide information about living in Australia.
Council also provides all new international employees with an International Induction Booklet.
Mackay Regional Council has employed a:
- Gardener from Germany
- Development Engineer from South Africa
- Treatment Plant Manager from the UK
- Water Planning Engineer from South Africa
- Planner from South Africa