Photographer

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Tertiary Education Partners access

Flexible working arrangements and stud

NTAQ Team Member Card and site passes

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast seeks an experienced Photographer to transform guest interactions into positive photographic moments and deliver high levels of service in a tourism setting.

You will support creating memorable experiences by assisting visitors, answering questions, and proactively engaging with guests to enhance the Astra Lumina journey, with day trade as the core arrangement and night availability desired.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and guest-service orientation.
• Team player with flexible attitude and reliability.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a busy environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Outdoor work environment with wildlife present.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional photography services to guests.
• Capture high-quality imagery that enhances guest experiences.
• Engage with visitors to promote Astra Lumina journey and other offerings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Ability to work under pressure

Availability for evenings/weekends/hol

Job description

About National Trust of Australia (Queensland) & Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

Voted one of the Gold Coast’s most popular tourist destinations, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the crown jewel of the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) [NTAQ] properties. As one of Queensland’s earliest nature-based attractions, the Sanctuary embodies everything NTAQ stands for: protecting, conserving, and celebrating the environmental, built, and cultural heritage of our State.

About the Role

As an experienced Photographer you will have a natural ability to transform each Guests interaction into a positive and friendly photographic experience. You will have initiative and deliver high levels of professional customer service within a Tourism environment.

Your role will also support creating memorable guest experiences by providing friendly assistance, answering questions, and proactively engaging with visitors to enhance their Astra Lumina journey. This role will mostly include CWS day trade however Astra Lumina night availability is desired.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have previous photography experience. You will be well presented and have a great knowledge and understanding of camera techniques. You will work confidently with guests and groups.

Other required skills and qualifications we are looking for include:

• A fun, energetic and highly motivated attitude with excellent communication skills

• Highly adaptable and able to work well in a team

• Able to work autonomously and effectively, and successfully work under pressure

• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the attraction’s operating hours

• Prepared to work in an outdoor environment, with walking and lifting necessary, and in a workplace that has native wildlife such as birds and reptiles

• Language skills other than English are desirable

• Ability to speak Chinese or another language is highly regarded

What We Can Offer

Just as our charter is to protect, conserve, and celebrate the environmental, built and cultural heritage of our State, we are also committed to ensuring our Team Members are protected, taken care of, and, of course, celebrated!

We offer current and future Team Members:

• Free on-site parking

• Tertiary Education Partners for access to recognised qualifications

• Flexible working arrangements and study leave

• NTAQ Team Member Card offering unlimited entry to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and other SEQ sites, plus generous retail and food & beverage discounts

• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Family & Friends Passes

• Access to 470+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family