Santa Photo Set Team Leaders - Cairns

Scene to Believe; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible hours

Festive environment

Job summary

Scene To Believe is seeking a Christmas Experience Team Leader to guide a team of Elves on Santa photo sets across Australia. You will lead with warmth, ensuring every family leaves with a high-quality photo and cherished memories.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, positive energy, and coordinating on-site operations during the busy festive season across Cairns area sites like Earlville and Cairns Central.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fast-paced guest service environments.
• Ability to manage rosters and daily operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check or equivalent clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to deliver memorable visitor experiences.
• Manage daily operations, rosters and workflow.
• Welcome families and maintain a joyful festive atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Organised

Calm under pressure

Communication

Job description

Create Christmas Magic with your Energy and Leadership!

Step up and lead one of Santa photo experiences with Scene to Believe, where smiling faces and Christmas fun make every day memorable.

We’re hiring Christmas Experience Team Leaders (or as we like to call them, Chief Elves!) across Australia and New Zealand.

As a Chief Elf on one of our Santa photo sets, you’ll inspire, support and lead your team of Elves to create magical moments for every visitor. You’ll be the calm throughout the busy festive season, keeping the set running smoothly and ensuring every family has a memorable Santa photo experience.

We’re looking for Christmas Experience Team Leaders to drive performance across sites in the Cairns Area, including:

• Earlville
• Cairns Central

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver unforgettable visitor experiences
• Managing daily operations, rosters and workflow
• Welcoming families and keeping the atmosphere joyful and festive
• Bringing energy and maintaining positivity, even on the busiest days
• Leading from the front with warmth, professionalism and a dash of festive flair
• Overseeing POS operations and ensuring visitor prints and photo packages are processed and presented with care
• Most importantly, ensuring every family receives a high-quality photo and a treasured keepsake of their Christmas experience

If You Are

• A leader who inspires and supports those around you
• Great with people (and pets!) of all ages
• Organised, adaptable and calm under pressure
• A strong communicator who thrives in a team environment
• Focused on creating positive experiences for visitors and your team
• Hold or willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check or equivalent clearance

About Scene To Believe

People are at the heart of everything we do. We support one another, keep improving and care about creating quality experiences.

Our Values

• People-first – We lead with empathy and kindness.
• One team – We work together.
• Led by care – Everyone feels seen and valued.
• Driven by progress – We keep learning and improving.
• All substance, no spin – We’re honest and genuine.
• Playful with purpose – We bring energy, warmth and fun.
• Obsessed with quality – Every detail matters.

Ready to Lead the Magic?

This is your chance to create joy, inspire your team and help make Christmas memories that last a lifetime.

All training is provided, hours are flexible and your ‘office’ will be filled with festive spirit.