School Photographer

SchoolPix; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to schools

Professional gear supplied

Competitive hourly rate

Early starts

Supportive team

Job summary

SchoolPix is hiring enthusiastic School Photographers for the 2027 school season, January to May. Join a busy team that offers hands‑on photography experience and steady weekday income. Travel to schools across Melbourne, work with kids, and use supplied professional gear with full training.

Ideal for aspiring photographers or freelancers seeking seasonal work. Availability 4–5 days a week, must be able to obtain a Working With Children Check and have reliable transport.

Qualifications

• A love of photography.
• Reliable, organised, and team‑oriented.
• Willing to obtain Working With Children Check (Employee).
• Available 4–5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Photograph students at schools across Melbourne (individual and sibling photos).
• Set up and pack down professional photography equipment daily.
• Ensure students look their best and engage positively with staff to create a smooth photo day.

Skills

Photography

Tools

Professional gear

Job description

Looking to build your photography skills or add guaranteed seasonal work to your existing schedule?

SchoolPix is hiring enthusiastic School Photographers for our busy 2027 school season, running from January to May 2027. Whether you're an aspiring photographer looking for hands‑on experience or an established freelancer wanting steady weekday income, this role offers great variety and a supportive team culture.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Travel to schools all over Melbourne - fresh scenery every day
• Work with kids and capture genuine smiles
• Professional photography gear (we supply professional equipment and full training)
• Competitive hourly rate
• Early starts (some days from 6am)
• Join a fun, energetic and supportive photography team

About SchoolPix

For over 40 years, SchoolPix has been one of Victoria’s leading school photography companies, known for our friendly photographers, outstanding service, and commitment to quality. We take pride in creating genuine smiles and delivering photographs that families will treasure for years to come.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Photograph students of all ages, including individual and sibling photos, at schools across Melbourne
• Set up and pack down professional photography equipment each day
• Ensure students look their best (tidy hair, uniforms, and bring out those smiles)
• Engage positively with kids and school staff to create a smooth photo day

What You’ll Gain

This role offers a great variety and valuable experience that you can take anywhere:

• Confidence in engaging with people of all ages
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Attention to detail and pride in presentation
• Teamwork and collaboration in a supportive, high-energy environment
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• The satisfaction of creating memories that last a lifetime

About You

• A love of photography
• A friendly, high-energy attitude and great communication skills.
• You’re reliable, organised, and enjoy working in a team
• You stay calm and positive under pressure
• Photography experience is great, but not essential - we’ll train you!
• Available 4-5 days a week
• Able to obtain a Working With Children Check (Employee)
• Have reliable access to a vehicle & own a valid driver’s licence

Why Join SchoolPix

• Full photography training - no experience needed
• All professional gear and vehicles supplied
• Fun, supportive, and high-energy team environment
• Great opportunity to expand your network within the photography industry
• Perfect seasonal role for photographers looking to stay active between other projects
• Opportunities for future roles and development
• Weekends and school holidays off
• Be part of a company that values teamwork, positivity, and creating smiles every day