Central Highlands, Queensland

DRIVING GROWTH AND EMPOWERING BUSINESS

We're hiring!

POSITIONS VACANT

Part time and casual positions are now available at the Central Queensland Highlands Visitor Information Centre in Emerald.

As a visitor service officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for the public – assisting with traveller enquiries, offering recommendations, and providing information on attractions, activities and accommodation.

The role also involves some administrative tasks, including providing support to the centre coordinator.

Projects, tools and events

Our region's key industries

Agribusiness
Resources
Business
Visitor Economy

About Us

Central Highlands Development Corporation (CHDC) is the lead economic and tourism development agency for the Central Highlands in Queensland, Australia.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for a sustainable region and economic growth by:

  • Enhancing our workforce
  • Promoting our region
  • Supporting our businesses

Spanning almost 60,000km2, the Central Highlands is situated at the heart of Australia’s thriving resource and agricultural sectors.

Upcoming Events

CHDC Events Regional Events
08

EMERALD BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT – MAY

Free entry, light refreshments served, RSVP essential

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MENTORING FOR GROWTH – FREE SESSIONS

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13

2026 SMALL BUSINESS MONTH LUNCH

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23

AGTECH26

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05

CYBER WARDENS FOUNDATIONS – WEBINAR

Cyber Wardens is an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, supported by the Australian Government and an industry alliance led by Telstra, CommBank and the Australian Cyber Security Centre and delivered by 89 Degrees East.

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15

2026 EMERALD CAREERS EXPO

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21

ACCESSING GLOBAL TALENT – REGIONAL QUEENSLAND SERIES

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02

EFFECTIVE CONTRACT DELIVERY – WEBINAR

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OUR REGION IN NUMBERS

29,336
Population
$14.58B
GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT
3,520
BUSINESSES
$420,000
MEDIAN HOUSE PRICE – EMERALD
Connect, celebrate, thrive

SMALL BUSINESS MONTH LUNCH

Join with CHDC for a celebratory lunch as we recognise the small and family businesses that power the economy, enrich our communities, and help our region thrive.

The 2026 Small Business Month Lunch will be held on 13 May in Emerald.

We’re excited to welcome keynote speaker Angela Kettle – CEO and Founder of Country Allure, host of The Confident CEO podcast and 2025 CHDC Business Excellence Hall of Fame inductee.

Collaboration is what makes CHDC’s projects and events possible. We thank our Partners for their generous support!