Hunter made his National Soccer League debut for Blacktown City in 1980.
[1] In 1978, he toured with the Australian Schoolboy team that played in the United States and Canada.
He played in wins against Hertha Zehlendorf in Wollongong, Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro and a draw against Israel in Paraguay.
[4] Hunter made his full international debut for Australia at the 1980 OFC Nations Cup against Papua New Guinea at the age of 18 years and 200 days.
Hunter came on as a substitute at half time in the match before scoring three goals in an 11-2 win for Australia.