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Providing skills, valuable training and opportunity to local unemployed people

Huntlee Academy is a not-for-profit established in 2014 to provide work, skills and higher level career opportunities for local disadvantaged people including Indigenous Australians, youth, long term unemployed, mature age workers and people with a disability.

Employment Opportunities
Services

Huntlee property & asset maintenance services

The team at Huntlee Academy provide a range of property services via our Business Units. Services include fencing, landscaping, gardening, slashing, mowing, mulching, maintenance and more. Our Huntlee Academy trainees can help with any job you may have!

Our Business Units

Employment

Huntlee Academy employs candidates who are directly sourced from our target groups. If you are interested in working with us you can contact us directly or through your JobActive provider. Academy trainees perform a wide range of work tasks within our business units, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Training

Huntlee Academy trainees have the opportunity to complete on the job and classroom based training courses to gain qualifications related to the areas they are working in. This is facilitated by our Business Units, which operate like small businesses, providing commercially competitive services in an open market environment.

Business Units

Huntlee Academy has already established its expertise in a range of activities for which it has obtained hands-on experience in the initial stages at Huntlee. The opportunity to perform contract work in such a dynamic growth environment ensures trainees quickly develop expertise in their chosen field and deliver completed projects to a high standard.

Partnerships

We are supported by generous partners who share our mission to help boost the social equity in our local area. Local businesses are invited to join with Huntlee Pty Ltd in becoming a partner of the Huntlee Academy. If you are interested in joining many other Hunter Valley businesses who support our endeavours in many different ways, please contact us.

Business Units

Property maintenance services in the Hunter

Fencing

Fencing

Landscaping

Landscaping

Public Open Spaces

Public Open Spaces

Return & Earn

Maintenance

Maintenance

Site Clearing

Site Clearing

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Huntlee Academy in the Community

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🌱 HUNTLEE ACADEMY CAREER PATHWAYS At Huntlee Academy, were committed to empowering disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, and those transitioning into retirement by providing sustainable employment opportunities and tailored career pathways. Through our tailored employment pathways and comprehensive training programs, we empower these individuals to build their capacities, gain valuable skills, and secure sustainable employment opportunities. Our dedicated team goes beyond simply providing jobs; we foster an environment that nurtures personal growth and opens doors to fulfilling careers. By offering diverse training in both technical abilities and essential life skills, we equip our employees with the tools they need to thrive in their chosen fields and enhance employability to expand career prospects beyond the Academy. The Public Open Spaces department is seeking qualified horticulturists to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating a positive social impact in the community. Our organisation is seeking dynamic leaders to fill multiple roles. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, enjoy the outdoors, and possess strong leadership skills, we encourage you to apply. We’re looking for individuals who have: - Minimum 5 years’ experience in a horticultural field - Experience with associated plant and equipment - Hold current ChemCert certificate - Manual driver’s license - White card Upload Resume here: huntleeacademy.com/apply Together, we can cultivate a brighter future for those facing barriers to employment. Let’s make a difference in our community! @followers #HuntleeAcademy #CareerPathways #HorticultureJobs #EmploymentOpportunities #CommunityImpact #CultivateABrightFuture #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference #UpskillWithUs

🌱 HUNTLEE ACADEMY CAREER PATHWAYS

At Huntlee Academy, we're committed to empowering disadvantaged youth, people with disabilities, and those transitioning into retirement by providing sustainable employment opportunities and tailored career pathways.

Through our tailored employment pathways and comprehensive training programs, we empower these individuals to build their capacities, gain valuable skills, and secure sustainable employment opportunities. Our dedicated team goes beyond simply providing jobs; we foster an environment that nurtures personal growth and opens doors to fulfilling careers. By offering diverse training in both technical abilities and essential life skills, we equip our employees with the tools they need to thrive in their chosen fields and enhance employability to expand career prospects beyond the Academy.

The Public Open Spaces department is seeking qualified horticulturists to join our team and contribute to our mission of creating a positive social impact in the community. Our organisation is seeking dynamic leaders to fill multiple roles. If you are passionate about making a positive impact, enjoy the outdoors, and possess strong leadership skills, we encourage you to apply.

We’re looking for individuals who have:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a horticultural field
- Experience with associated plant and equipment
- Hold current ChemCert certificate
- Manual driver’s license
- White card

Upload Resume here: huntleeacademy.com/apply
Together, we can cultivate a brighter future for those facing barriers to employment. Let’s make a difference in our community!

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⚙️PARTNER POST, Kentan Machinery Pty Ltd At Huntlee Academy, we rely on a diverse range of high-quality plant and equipment to efficiently carry out our daily operations and maintain our facilities to the highest standards. To ensure we have access to the best machinery for the job, weve formed a valuable partnership with Kentan Machinery, one of the largest Kubota dealerships in New South Wales. Through this collaboration, we utilise a wide range of top-quality Kubota equipment including RTVs, mowers, forklifts, and excavators - these tools allow us to effectively tackle any task and fulfill our day-to-day responsibilities with ease. Kentan Machinery offers an extensive selection of Kubota products for both sale and hire, making them an ideal resource for anyone in need of reliable tractors, excavators, compact track loaders, utility vehicles, mowers, generators or landscaping products. We were pleased to welcome Jason and Brad from Kentan for a site visit last week, giving us the opportunity to showcase how were leveraging their machinery and discuss our future equipment needs as we look to expand our capabilities. We deeply value the strong relationship weve forged with Kentan Machinery and look forward to our continued partnership. Their knowledgeable sales staff, well-stocked parts department, and skilled service technicians ensure were always well-equipped to fulfill our daily works efficiently and to the highest standards. For all your sales, parts and servicing requirements on Kubota equipment, we recommend reaching out to the knowledgeable team at Kentan Machinery or visit them at the upcoming Tocal Field Days 2nd - 4th May. Hexham Office Phone: 02 4964 8275 Muswellbrook Office Phone: 02 5575 4000 Email: reception@kentanmachinery.com.au https://kentanmachinery.com.au/ @followers Kubota Australia Kubota Tractor Corporation #huntlee #huntleeacademy #PartnerPost #partnership #kentanmachinery #kubota #tocalfielddays #CommunityPartners #supportlocal

⚙️PARTNER POST, Kentan Machinery Pty Ltd

At Huntlee Academy, we rely on a diverse range of high-quality plant and equipment to efficiently carry out our daily operations and maintain our facilities to the highest standards. To ensure we have access to the best machinery for the job, we've formed a valuable partnership with Kentan Machinery, one of the largest Kubota dealerships in New South Wales.

Through this collaboration, we utilise a wide range of top-quality Kubota equipment including RTVs, mowers, forklifts, and excavators - these tools allow us to effectively tackle any task and fulfill our day-to-day responsibilities with ease.

Kentan Machinery offers an extensive selection of Kubota products for both sale and hire, making them an ideal resource for anyone in need of reliable tractors, excavators, compact track loaders, utility vehicles, mowers, generators or landscaping products.

We were pleased to welcome Jason and Brad from Kentan for a site visit last week, giving us the opportunity to showcase how we're leveraging their machinery and discuss our future equipment needs as we look to expand our capabilities.

We deeply value the strong relationship we've forged with Kentan Machinery and look forward to our continued partnership. Their knowledgeable sales staff, well-stocked parts department, and skilled service technicians ensure we're always well-equipped to fulfill our daily works efficiently and to the highest standards.

For all your sales, parts and servicing requirements on Kubota equipment, we recommend reaching out to the knowledgeable team at Kentan Machinery or visit them at the upcoming Tocal Field Days 2nd - 4th May.

Hexham Office Phone: 02 4964 8275
Muswellbrook Office Phone: 02 5575 4000
Email: reception@kentanmachinery.com.au


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♻️ HUNTLEE ACADEMY WELCOMES THE MENS SHED At Huntlee Academy, we are proud to run the local Return & Earn facility. It’s not just about recycling – it’s about turning potential waste into something better for the community. The friendly members of our local Mens Shed Associations are among our regular visitors. The Mens Shed program focuses on promoting mens health and well-being. It offers vital support for mental health through hands-on projects and social activities. The core purpose is to encourage participants to connect with peers, stay active, and build a sense of community. For those interested in joining a Mens Shed group, it is recommended to reach out to the local association. Involvement in the program allows men to engage in creative, active, and social endeavours while giving back to their community. We are grateful for our involvement with our local mens shed initiatives, and we look forward to continuing our collaborative support of one another into the future. Branxton Greta Men’s Shed: 49 Branxton St Greta. Cessnock Mens Shed and Garden: 2/19 Wine Country Drive Nulkaba, New South Wales 2325 @Merriwa Men’s Shed 141- 148 Bettington Street Merriwa, NSW 2329 Muswellbrook Mens Shed 5-7 Industrial Close, Muswellbrook Singleton Mens Shed Inc 37 Combo Lane, Singleton @followers Australian Mens Shed Association #AMSA #Huntlee #HuntleeAcademy #HuntleeCommunity #CommunitySupport #LivingSustainably #MensMentalHealth #MensShed #returnandearn #NotForProfit

♻️ HUNTLEE ACADEMY WELCOMES THE MENS SHED

At Huntlee Academy, we are proud to run the local Return & Earn facility. It’s not just about recycling – it’s about turning potential waste into something better for the community. The friendly members of our local Men's Shed Associations are among our regular visitors.

The Men's Shed program focuses on promoting men's health and well-being. It offers vital support for mental health through hands-on projects and social activities. The core purpose is to encourage participants to connect with peers, stay active, and build a sense of community.

For those interested in joining a Men's Shed group, it is recommended to reach out to the local association. Involvement in the program allows men to engage in creative, active, and social endeavours while giving back to their community.

We are grateful for our involvement with our local men's shed initiatives, and we look forward to continuing our collaborative support of one another into the future.

Branxton Greta Men’s Shed: 49 Branxton St Greta.
Cessnock Men's Shed and Garden: 2/19 Wine Country Drive Nulkaba, New South Wales 2325
@Merriwa Men’s Shed 141- 148 Bettington Street Merriwa, NSW 2329
Muswellbrook Men's Shed 5-7 Industrial Close, Muswellbrook
Singleton Men's Shed Inc 37 Combo Lane, Singleton

@followers Australian Men's Shed Association #AMSA #Huntlee #HuntleeAcademy #HuntleeCommunity #CommunitySupport #LivingSustainably #MensMentalHealth #MensShed #returnandearn #NotForProfit ... See MoreSee Less

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🎓 UPSKILL WITH US! At Huntlee Academy, we’re proud to continue our partnership with The Mai-Wel Employer Ambassador Network in 2025, helping to create real opportunities for those who need it most. Together, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged youth, providing them with valuable upskilling that can transform their lives. For several years, weve been honoured to support over 100 participants, offering them the tools and confidence to thrive in their careers. The best part? Seeing our participants grow, develop, and gain the opportunities they might not have had otherwise. With The Mai-Wel Group, we’re not just creating jobs—were creating possibilities. Here’s to many more years of making a difference and fostering an inclusive community where everyone has the chance to succeed! To learn more about Mai-Wel Employer Ambassador Network please visit: https://mwlfs.com.au/ambassador-network/ Let’s keep up the good work and continue to #UpskillWithUs Together, we’re building a brighter future. @followers #huntlee #huntleeacademy #notforprofit #partnership #inclusion #FullOfPossible #maiwel #EmpoweringLives #makingadifference #disabilityemployment #UpskillWithUs

🎓 UPSKILL WITH US!

At Huntlee Academy, we’re proud to continue our partnership with The Mai-Wel Employer Ambassador Network in 2025, helping to create real opportunities for those who need it most.

Together, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and disadvantaged youth, providing them with valuable upskilling that can transform their lives.

For several years, we've been honoured to support over 100 participants, offering them the tools and confidence to thrive in their careers. The best part? Seeing our participants grow, develop, and gain the opportunities they might not have had otherwise.

With The Mai-Wel Group, we’re not just creating jobs—we're creating possibilities. Here’s to many more years of making a difference and fostering an inclusive community where everyone has the chance to succeed!

To learn more about Mai-Wel Employer Ambassador Network please visit:

Let’s keep up the good work and continue to #UpskillWithUs Together, we’re building a brighter future.

@followers #huntlee #huntleeacademy #notforprofit #partnership #inclusion #FullOfPossible #maiwel #EmpoweringLives #makingadifference #disabilityemployment #UpskillWithUs ... See MoreSee Less

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1705 Wine Country Drive, North Rothbury

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