A diversifying economy in the Hunter Region

The Newcastle and Lower Hunter region is reinventing itself as a modern, diverse city, distinct from its industrial, coal and steel heritage. The Upper Hunter has been a proud mining and electricity generation powerhouse for many years, driving prosperity in the area.

The region as a whole is in transition, with the economy diversifying towards emerging technologies, alternative energy resources, high-tech primary industry and rural tourism.

Partnerships and Community Fund

Twice a year, in March and September, AGL Hunter invites community groups and organisations to apply for support through the Community Fund Program.

The program is open to community groups and organisations in and around the Hunter region, and aims to have lasting benefits to the communities that we operate in. Our goal is to create positive social, environmental and economic outcomes as our business grows.

Please send your completed AGL Community Grants application form to: AGLCommunity@agl.com.au

Grants application form

If your organisation needs support for upcoming activities or events, you can complete and submit our Community Grants application form.

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Community Partnerships Program

At AGL Hunter, we’re committed to supporting the communities where we live and work. Through our Community Partnerships Program, we collaborate with local organisations to drive positive change across the Hunter.

Our key partners include:

Aussie Ark – Our support of Aussie Ark contributes to the conservation and recovery of Australia’s threatened species.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Delivering a book every month into a child's home to foster their love of reading, their home learning environment and their readiness for school.
Where There’s a Will – Helping build leadership, resilience, and positive wellbeing for young people across the Upper Hunter.
Singleton Neighbourhood Centre – Providing vital support to people in our community.
Blackroo Community Indigenous Corporation – Supporting the delivery of the driving program that strengthens community connection and create positive outcomes for young people.

Community members touring the Bayswater Power Station in safety gear.

Community consultation

We host a quarterly Community Dialogue Group of representatives from local First Nations organisations, councils, business and our neighbours to discuss AGL operations and plans in the Upper Hunter.

We're committed to providing ongoing communication to our community. If you’d like to receive regular updates about AGL in the Hunter Region, email us at aglhunter@agl.com.au.

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AGL Hunter Community Consultative Committee

The AGL Hunter Community Consultative Committee (CCC) was formed in 2025 following updated requirements of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and continues the work of the former Community Dialogue Group as a forum for engagement with our local community.

The CCC meets quarterly at Bayswater Power Station to provide updates, seek feedback and answer questions relating to issues of interest to the broader community including ongoing operations of Bayswater Power Station, Liddell Power Station transition, Hunter Energy Hub, new energy projects and community initiatives in the Upper Hunter.

Chairperson – Lisa Andrews

Community Representatives:

Kevin Timpson

Ruth Rogers

Jennifer Lecky

Representatives from:

Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter Shire Councils

Business chambers

Community groups

Traditional Custodians

The AGL Hunter CCC Terms of Reference (PDF)

Meeting Agendas and Minutes from past CCC Meetings:

Apprenticeships

Hundreds of young people in the Hunter Region have started their careers with us. An apprenticeship at Bayswater Power Station can open the door to employment opportunities in the Hunter and beyond.

Our Apprenticeship Program offers positions in electrical, mechanical and metal fabrication trades.

Apprenticeships include classroom based and on-the-job training, taught by some of the most experienced tradespeople in the Hunter Region. They also offer:

experience in maintenance workshops across our Liddell and Bayswater sites
a comprehensive tool kit – Purchased over 4 years interest free
electricity and gas discounts
exposure to other AGL sites and electricity generation technologies.

How to apply

If you're motivated, ambitious, focused on safety, can communicate well and enjoy working in a team, you're exactly who we are looking for.

We have a strong commitment to gender diversity, and we encourage women to apply.

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Local career opportunities

Keep an eye out for opportunities that become available across our Bayswater Power Station and integrated energy hub.

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Environment and asset information

We understand the importance of contributing to the growth and diversity of our community, and managing our impact on the environment where we do business.