We offer medical student placements, medical internships and resident medical officer (RMO) positions in a supportive and rewarding environment, where you’ll grow and make a difference.
We’re big enough to challenge you, but small enough for you to matter. You’ll work on diverse clinical cases and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle close to beautiful beaches, national parks, and the Whitsunday Islands.
Medical students can apply to do an 8-week placement with us for their clinical elective.
Domestic and international students can apply. International students must be in their final year during the placement.
Placements are available at Mackay Base, Sarina, or Proserpine hospitals.
At Mackay Base Hospital you can apply for placements in these units:
Apply through James Cook University (JCU). You don’t need to be a JCU student to apply. Learn how to apply for a placement on the JCU website. Please don’t contact our health professionals directly.
We support you through our prevocational medical training program. In your first year, we help you meet the standards for general registration. In your second year as a junior house officer, our training helps you meet the requirements to get your certificate of completion.
Our training, mentoring and support includes:
The Mackay Medical Staff Association provide social, educational and advocacy opportunities for members.
Our medical internships are for one year. Most internships are full time.
You'll get experience in a range of specialties across the health service:
If you're on the rural generalist pathway, you can also be placed in Proserpine and Bowen hospitals.
You must be a qualified medical practitioner and registered with the Medical Board of Australia to apply.
Recruitment is through the Queensland Health internship campaign. You can check the application dates and read more about the recruitment and selection process on the Queensland Health Careers website.
You'll get clinical experience in a range of specialties across the health service:
For some specialties, you'll work at the Mater Private Hospital Mackay.
You can apply if you’re a qualified medical practitioner and registered or able to register with the Medical Board of Australia.
Recruitment is through the Queensland Health RMO campaign. You can check the application dates and read more about the recruitment and selection process on the Queensland Health Careers website.
If you’re an international medical graduate, you may be eligible to apply for our Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program.
Applicants will be required to meet the following prerequisites at time of application:
Upon successful completion of the WBA 12-month program, you’ll receive your Australian Medical Council (AMC) certificate and not required to sit the AMC Clinical Exam.
Contact our program coordinator
To learn more about our program and check your eligibility, contact our WBA Program Coordinator by calling 07 4885 6952 or email mhhs_wba@health.qld.gov.au.
Read more about workplace based assessments on the Australian Medical Council website.
Contact us if you'd like more information about medical internships, RMO and registrar opportunities.