Casual School Portrait Photographer

MSP Photography Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uniforms provided

Equipment provided

Flexible term-time work

Job summary

MSP Photography Pty Ltd in Seven Hills is seeking casual Portrait and Group Photographers for the 2027 school year. You will travel to schools in greater Western Sydney, photographing students individually or in groups, and collaborating with school staff to deliver a positive photography experience.

Training and equipment are provided; early starts and physical activity are expected. Flexible casual work during school terms is available, with a friendly team and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Friendly, patient and approachable with students.
• Quality-focused and detail-oriented in photography.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible for commitments.
• Energetic, adaptable and able to handle a busy school environment.
• Comfortable with technology; able to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel to different schools within greater Western Sydney.
• Photograph students individually or in groups.
• Work closely with school staff and colleagues.
• Create a positive, enjoyable photography experience for students and families.
• Handle early starts and the physical demands of school photography.

Skills

Friendly, patient and approachable

Quality-focused

Reliable and accountable

Energetic and adaptable

Confident with technology

Tools

Canon mirrorless cameras

Job description

Casual School Photographers - Western Sydney | 2027

Help us capture school moments that last a lifetime!

Are you energetic, reliable and great with people? Would you enjoy being part of a friendly, high-performing team that takes pride in creating memorable school photography experiences?

At MSP Photography Sydney West, our purpose is simple: To capture school moments that last a lifetime.

Our mission is to create an exceptional photography experience for schools, students and their families through quality, service and strong relationships, making the process simple, seamless and hassle‑free.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and personable individuals to join our photography team for the 2027 school year.

Based in Seven Hills, we provide school photography services across greater Western Sydney, from Parramatta to the Blue Mountains and from the Hills to the Hawkesbury.

The Role

We're recruiting casual Portrait and Group Photographers to work approximately 1-3 days per week during school terms, with time off during school holidays.

Training commences Wednesday, 27 January 2027.

School photography is an active and rewarding role where no two days are quite the same.

You'll travel to different schools, photograph students individually or in groups, work closely with school staff and colleagues, and help create a positive and enjoyable photography experience.

This is a hands-on, physically active role involving early starts, setting up and packing down equipment, and working efficiently in a busy school environment.

Full training, photographic equipment and uniforms are provided.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for people who share our commitment to quality, relationships, accountability and continuous improvement.

Friendly, patient and approachable: You genuinely enjoy working with children and have a natural ability to make students feel comfortable while building positive relationships with school staff.

Quality-focused and detail-oriented: You take pride in your work, notice the small details and care about delivering a high standard of photography and service.

Reliable and accountable: You are punctual, organised, self‑motivated and take responsibility for your work and commitments. You understand the importance of arriving at schools on time and being prepared for the day ahead.

Energetic and adaptable: You enjoy being active, can manage the physical demands of the role and remain positive and focused in a fast‑paced environment.

Confident with technology: You are comfortable using computers and learning new systems. Experience with Canon mirrorless cameras is an advantage, but not essential.

Willing to learn and improve: You are open to feedback, enjoy developing new skills and are happy to follow established photography processes and standards.

Previous professional photography experience is not essential. We're looking for the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

$34.50 per hour inclusive of superannuation contributions.

Full training, uniforms and photographic equipment provided.

A supportive, welcoming and professional team environment.

Flexible casual work during school terms.

The opportunity to develop photography skills while working with school communities.

To be considered, you must:

Enjoy working with children in a school environment.

Be available for early morning starts and varying workday lengths.

Be physically capable of lifting, setting up and packing down photographic equipment.

Hold a current Australian driver's licence and have access to reliable transport.

Be willing to travel to schools throughout greater Western Sydney.

Hold a valid NSW Working With Children Check clearance before commencing work.

Due to early starts and the geographical spread of our schools, applicants should ideally live within approximately one hour’s drive of most of our service area.

Key Recruitment Dates

Group interviews (Zoom): Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 November 2026

First interviews (Zoom): Thursday, 19 and Friday, 20 November 2026

Final interviews (face‑to‑face): Tuesday, 24 and Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Training commences: Wednesday, 27 January and runs for 3 days until Friday, 29 January 2027 inclusive. This training is compulsory.