Transforming education, one leader at a time, so educational communities thrive.

Who we are

We are an Australian-based educational leadership consultancy firm, specialising in leadership search, strategic planning, leadership development and reviews. We serve clients nationally and internationally.

At HCA we bring together a wealth of experience in education, best practice approaches from a corporate consulting environment and leverage our global knowledge of innovation and future focused education.

A leading distinction of HCA is our team of expert consultants.

Our senior consultants have all held executive leadership positions in schools and/or industry, and have an intimate understanding of the current and future educational context.

We have an enviable reputation for sustaining trusted relationships with School Boards and Leadership teams.

Leadership Search

We provide a bespoke, comprehensive search process, bringing our knowledge and expertise in education, setting the benchmarking standards in search methodology and excellence. At HCA we are passionate about fitting the right character of leader to culture; ensuring alignment with purpose, pedagogy and values.

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Strategic Planning

We provide unique value by sharing our insights into the future of education from a national and global perspective. Founded on research and analysis, we work with Executive Leadership teams and Boards to define and develop their strategic vision and implementation milestones.

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Leadership Development

HCA has combined its deep understanding and experience in the education sector with expertise in the design and delivery of customised mentoring programs and leadership reviews. Our leadership reviews are structured around the National Standard for Principals and Leaders, supporting the growth of leaders, and tailored specifically to the evolving expectations of the executive role.

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Clients we've helped

Case Studies

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Principal at St. Charles College

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Principal at St. Charles College

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Principal at St. Charles College

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Principal at St. Charles College

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Articles

Access the HCA team's articles. These insightful pieces cover a spectrum of subjects to broaden your understanding of educational leadership, and help you embark on a journey of continuous learning.

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Leading & Learning: Insights from Principals

Daniel Brown – Principal Emmanuel and Josiah Colleges What have been the most rewarding aspects of being a principal? My...

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LEADREAD 1: Portrait of a Leader

“I’ve learned that real leadership often involves managing unpredictability and uncertainty with composure and clarity. My role is to remain...

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Leading & Learning: Insights from Principals

Dr Emma Burgess – Principal, Danebank Anglican School for Girls What have been the most rewarding aspects of being a principal?...

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Leading & Learning: Insights from Principals

Dr Deborah Netolicky – Principal, Walford Anglican School for Girls What have been the most rewarding aspects of being a...

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Leading & Learning: Insights from Principals

Anna Masters – Principal, Merici College What have been the most rewarding aspects of being a principal? There are so...

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Leading with grace, navigating professional set-backs

In the competitive world of senior education roles, experiencing unsuccessful applications or facing job loss is a reality that unfortunately,...

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School partnerships

The benefits of school partnerships Schools are microcosms of society. As such, schools are reflective of our social ecosystem, one...

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The room where it matters

“No one really knows how the game is playedThe art of the trade No one really knows how the parties...

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Events

Hutton Consulting Australia events foster professional growth, drive innovation, promote collaboration, and contribute to the collective advancement of education.

31 October, 2024

Harnessing the power of school partnerships

31 July, 2024

Child safeguarding – obligations in response to the Royal Commission

8 May, 2024

Keeping your school community safer online – trends, support and a whole-school approach to eSafety.

Executive Search

Immanuel College partnered with Hutton Consulting in the search for a Principal to replace our long-serving, highly successful incumbent. Hutton’s process was comprehensive and appropriate. At the start, Hutton engaged effectively with our Council, executive, staff and students to help clarify our objectives and risks. During the application period they discovered and communicated with prospective candidates to help provide a strong pool. The assessment process was clear and multi-staged, which imbued the selection panel with increasing confidence as it approached its final decision. Hutton’s ongoing communication with candidates displayed a level of care that I’m sure was appreciated.

Chair of Council
Immanuel College
Adelaide South Australia

Executive Search

The breadth and quality of applicants that they sourced was most impressive and the level of support and commitment, together with wise advice through some complex challenges, was the HCA team showed their depth of knowledge.

Chair of Council
Saint Stephen’s College
Coomera, QLD

Executive Search

The strength is HCA’s stakeholder engagement process and their key understanding of the needs of our school to fit the candidate to culture.

Board Chair
Pembroke School
Kensington Park, SA

Executive Search

Outstanding partner in Hutton Consulting Australia, they are comprehensive, insightful, succinct and highly professional, delivering wise insights into candidate fit.

Board Chair
Canberra Girls Grammar
Deakin, ACT