Hutton Consulting Australia is a leading educational company partnering with schools in a range of service areas. As former Principals and executive leaders with senior leadership experience in schools and education settings, we are well positioned to share our insightful knowledge and expertise to assist you in progressing your career.
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Creating your leadership narrative
Guidance on CV structure & cover letter formation
Addressing the position description criteria and bringing the right examples
Creating an inspiring presence in interview & developing depth to your responses
Promoting your leadership profile
Coaching and mentoring services
Guidance on current study options
Candidates who are new to Hutton Consulting Australia can click below to book a complimentary 20-minute introductory 1:1 CAREER CONSULTATION with one of our Senior Education Consultants.
New or existing candidates can click here to book a 1-hour 1:1 CAREER CONSULTATION with one of our Senior Education Consultants.

Six sessions (neg.) shaped by your professional career goals and your individual development needs:
A growth coaching model that supports autonomy and encourages personal accountability.
Coaching sessions which can be a combination of in person, via zoom and phone.
All coaching taking place within the academic school year.
Please contact the office for bookings or more information call 0488 426 035 or email

Topics include:
Creating your Professional Profile
CV structure and cover letter formation
Developing your Professional Identity
Professional Conversations
Financial literacy – the missing 33%
Please contact the office for bookings or more information call 0488 426 035 or email

Review and revision of curriculum vitae in alignment with the AITSL Standards for School Principals and Leaders;
Review of letters of application and concise response to key selection criteria
Formal interview practice, aligning questions with the AITSL Standards for School Principals and school leaders and;
Comprehensive personalised feedback
It is important to note that this service is not offered to candidates whilst they are in a process being run by Hutton Consulting Australia.
Please contact the office for bookings or more information call 0488 426 035 or email

Part of a leader’s responsibilities require that she/he takes control of their own and their leadership team’s health and wellbeing and professional growth. By engaging with trustworthy, qualified, confidential and experienced coaches and mentors, leaders initiate a positive culture and model the importance of utilising leadership coaching and support.
Senior educational consultants work informally with the Principal / leader as a sounding-board, an encourager, a confidante, coach, mentor and professional friend;
The Principal/leader has access to skilled, confidential and independent third-party educators, allowing a non-judgemental, yet professional and expert, resource.
Please contact the office for bookings or more information call 0488 426 035 or email

Executive leaders in successful schools should be able to demonstrate capacity and knowledge and, where applicable, provide evidence of practice which supports the key elements of leadership efficacy in line with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals.
The Hutton Consulting 360 degree Leadership Appraisal Tool Kit is a three-stage process contextualised for use by Boards, Principals, Deputy Principals and Senior Leadership Teams / Executive in schools for developmental insight.
The Hutton Consulting 360 degree Leadership Appraisal Tool Kit assists Leaders to:
affirm strengths and challenges.
identify aspects of the Principal’s leadership in need of development and/or Improvement.
identify perceptions of those working under or alongside the Principal, and to analyse, review and reflect.
establish goals, priorities and action plans.
Please contact the office for bookings or more information call 0488 426 035 or email
‘Having the opportunity to discuss a broad range of topics with an experienced leader was beneficial as well as having a coach to challenge one’s thinking. Topics discussed included strategic planning, improving school and staff capacity and establishing a Foundation.’
‘Thank you Fiona, for being such a wonderful source of guidance and support throughout the last few months. You have been so generous with your time and in particular, your thoughtful feedback has enabled me to learn and grow enormously. I want you to know that you’ve had an incredible impact on me as an emerging leader in education and I couldn’t be more grateful for your mentorship.’
“Thank you for taking the time to talk to me about my future career development. It has really helped to clarify my thinking and I appreciate your experienced advice. I thoroughly enjoyed our session.”
“I really valued speaking with Fiona after completing an interview for an executive position with Hutton Consulting. It was the best feedback I have ever had – honest, constructive and encouraging. I now have some concrete strategies to use in my next interview. Fiona also gave me some suggestions to consider that will be very useful in strengthening facets of my own leadership.”
“Thank you so much for your support, encouragement and wise words throughout the last three months. My engagement with you and the whole team at Hutton Consulting has sparked an incredible period of professional growth, which I am certain will continue in my new working environment. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship as I commence my Deputy Principal position at Cornish.”
“Thank you for your support in this process, Fiona. I have never worked with an executive search company before and it was a delightful experience. I’m so excited about the new start and meeting the students.”
“Thank you for taking the time to provide real feedback today, not just, “we had more experienced people apply”. The follow up discussion provided me with something tangible to work with and ways to grow and move forward.”
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