Job Description
Central Highlands Development Corporation – Emerald QLD
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Advance your career, enjoy an idyllic lifestyle, and make a difference in one of Queensland's most dynamic regions.
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CHDC's Agribusiness Development Coordinator works to facilitate and grow economic opportunity for agriculture and agribusiness across the Central Highlands.
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$110,000 - $130,000 per annum
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5 weeks annual leave
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12% super; phone and laptop allowances; salary sacrifice available
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The successful applicant will be based at Emerald, a large inland town with excellent infrastructure, a thriving social scene, and on the doorstep to pristine natural attractions.
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This is one of three career-boosting vacancies that has opened at CHDC.
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About the role
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Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) is the lead economic and tourism development agency for the Central Highlands, Queensland.
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CHDC's full-time Agribusiness Development Coordinator establishes and maintains professional relationships with business, industry, government, and community stakeholders; promotes and implements agricultural projects and programs; and advocates for the region's agricultural sector to attract investment and support the productivity, value‐adding, and profitability of the Central Highlands' primary industries.
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Duties/Key Responsibilities
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Agribusiness Development & Advocacy: Drive initiatives that strengthen and promote the Central Highlands agricultural sector.




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Projects, Programs & Events: Deliver key initiatives including industry development projects, funded programs and events such as AGTECH.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Foster productive partnerships with industry, government and community stakeholders.
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Innovation & Growth: Identify recent opportunities, secure funding and support regional agribusiness growth and investment.
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Team & Culture: Contribute to a positive workplace culture and represent CHDC professionally across all interactions.
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Skills and Experience
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Qualifications and/or experience in agriculture, agribusiness, business or a related field.
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Sound knowledge of the agricultural sector and its opportunities and challenges.
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Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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Experience delivering projects, programs or events.
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Strong communication, organisational and Microsoft 365 skills.
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Current driver's licence.
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$110,000 - $130,000 per annum
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5 weeks annual leave
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12% superannuation, phone and laptop allowances, and salary sacrifice options
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Diverse projects and opportunities to expand your skills, experience and professional network
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A supportive and dynamic organisation with flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities
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Applications close at 11:59pm (AEST) on Sunday 20 September ****.
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📌 Agribusiness Development Coordinator (Emerald)
🏢 Central Highlands Development
📍 Emerald