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 skilled scope. They will support students’ wellbeing and engagement, provide guidance and resources to families,



facilitate external referrals and assist the Executive Team in responding to critical incidents. Screening and mental health assessment may form part of the role where supported by qualifications and experience.

The role requires strong partnerships with the School Executive team, wellbeing and pastoral leaders, the Head of Diverse Learning, families and external practitioners. The successful applicant will contribute to wellbeing programs, staff professional learning and parent information evenings, maintain secure and accurate records, and identify emerging service needs. They will uphold consent, confidentiality, child protection and information-sharing requirements, and report operational priorities and risks without unnecessary disclosure of confidential clinical information.

Applicants must hold an appropriate qualification in Psychology or Counselling and demonstrate experience counselling children and young people, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience leading a multidisciplinary team and coordinating counselling and student health services is desirable, together with an understanding of clinical governance, mandatory reporting and Child Safe Standards.



A current NSW Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate are required. Experience in a primary or secondary educational setting is desirable.

Why work with us?

- Onsite baristas offering discounted price coffee and other drinks

- Onsite café

- Use of School pool

- Fitness Passport

- Access to free and confidential counselling via EAP for staff and family members

- Access to EAP app offering wellbeing benefits such as guided meditations and wellbeing check-ins

- Extensive Professional Development program

- Variety of co-curricular choices

- Access to flu vaccines and skin checks

- Social events

Pittwater House is a child-safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and well-being of all students, and all staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations, including child safe standards. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the school with a current Working With Children Check.

Reference checking will be a part of the process for the successful applicant. For teachers coming from another school, it is expected that at least one referee will be a member of the school senior executive team.

Pittwater House is committed to gender equality in pay and employment.

A full job description can be found at:

https://pittwaterhouse.com.au/our-community/work-with-us/

Applications should be emailed to:

James Walmsley, Deputy Principal via:

***********@tphs.nsw.edu.au

Applications close: 20 November, 2026

Pittwater House reserves the right to appoint prior to this date.

📌 Head of Counselling and Student Health (Collaroy)
🏢 The Pittwater House Schools
📍 Collaroy