School Photographer

The School Photographer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tolls reimbursed

Casual terms

Hands-on training

Mentorship & growth

Varied, active work

Job summary

The School Photographer is seeking a casual, field-based photographer to travel across Sydney, surrounds and Regional NSW. You’ll photograph students and staff, balance hands-on shooting with light administration, and work with individuals and groups up to 50+.

Training is provided, with early starts and a dynamic, rewarding day-to-day experience. Ideal candidates bring a friendly demeanor with children, quick learners, and a proactive, punctual, team-oriented mindset; photography experience is

Qualifications

• Friendly demeanor, especially with children.
• Ability to pick up new skills quickly.
• Independent and proactive with good time management.
• Professional appearance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Photograph students and staff across Sydney and Regional NSW.
• Split time between hands-on photography and admin tasks.
• Travel to schools, work with groups up to 50+.
• Follow instructions with accuracy and maintain safety.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Team player

Proactive

Punctual

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Job description

Join Our Team: School Photographer (Sydney)

Casual | Field-Based | Sydney, surrounds & Regional NSW

For over 40 years, The School Photographer has been a proud, family-run Australian business capturing the moments that matter for families across the country. We're the ones behind the smiles in millions of school photos — and we're looking for our next great addition to the Sydney team.

If you're a people person who loves working with kids, thrives on early starts, and wants a job that's never the same day twice, keep reading.

The Role

This is a customer-facing, field-based role where you'll travel to schools across Sydney, surrounds and Regional NSW to photograph students and staff for our school photography products. You'll split your time between hands-on photography and administrative tasks, working with everyone from individual students to groups of 50+. With both individual and group photographer positions available.

No two days look the same — one day you might be photographing a primary school, the next a high school. It's fast-paced, rewarding, and genuinely fun.

What You'll Bring

• A friendly, easy-going demeanor — especially with children
• The ability to pick up new skills quickly
• Independence and a proactive attitude
• Strong time management and the ability to work under pressure
• A team-player mindset
• A process-driven approach — you follow instructions accurately and consistently
• Punctuality and a well-presented, professional appearance
• Physical fitness (this role involves lifting and carrying equipment, often upstairs)
• Basic computer skills

Photography experience is a bonus, not a requirement — we'll teach you the technical side. What matters most is your attitude and how you work with people.

What's On Offer

• Tolls reimbursed for all work-related travel
• Casual work during school terms
• Hands-on training — no prior photography experience needed
• The chance to be part of a genuinely supportive, established team, with ongoing mentorship and opportunities to grow your skills
• Varied, active work — no two days are the same

Training

We'll set you up for success before you start. Training is provided ahead of the role, plus ongoing support once you're out in the field — with an initial one-week training program held in January.

Good to Know

This role is casual, during school terms only, tapering off in the second half of the year

You'll need to be available Monday to Friday on a changing roster, with early starts.

A current driver's licence and reliable, registered, and insured car are essential

A current Working with Children Check is required

A verified Police Check Certificate is required

Travel is required across Sydney and surrounds with opportunities to travel to regional NSW