Head of Counselling and Student Health

Pittwater House is an innovative independent P–12 school on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Our unique Twin Schooling model combines single-gender classes from Grade 3–10 with a co-educational senior school in Years 11–12. We are committed to high expectations, excellent teaching, strong relationships, and the wellbeing and growth of every student.

Pittwater House seeks an experienced counselling professional and collaborative leader to join the School as Head of Counselling and Student Health. This permanent full-time role works closely with the school Wellbeing leadership team, with working hours of 8am–4pm. The successful applicant will lead our counselling team and Health Centre, including school nurses and other counsellors, to deliver responsive, safe and integrated student wellbeing and health services.

The Head of Counselling and Student Health will provide day-to-day team leadership, coordinate referrals, triage and case allocation, and ensure timely support and appropriate escalation of urgent concerns. Working closely with school nurses, they will oversee Health Centre operations, including resources, first aid procedures, medication management and student health care plans. They will support staff development and access to appropriate clinical supervision, respecting each practitioner’s qualifications, professional responsibilities and scope of practice.

Alongside their leadership responsibilities, the successful applicant will provide individual and group counselling to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 within their qualifications and professional scope. They w…