School Photographer Assistant – 2027 Season

Don Wood Photography; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Don Wood Photography is seeking a reliable School Photographer Assistant for the 2027 season. This casual, seasonal role begins in late January and involves assisting with equipment, managing students and parents, and ensuring smooth daily operations on school photo days.

No photography experience is required as full training is provided; the role focuses on organisation, communication and safe, efficient handling of equipment and groups.

Qualifications

• No photography experience required; full training provided.
• Comfortable directing groups of children, parents and teachers.
• Able to lift equipment weighing 5–10 kg.
• Holds or willing to obtain WWCC.

Responsibilities

• Assist photographer with equipment setup, pack-down and organisation.
• Ensure each child is photo-ready with neat appearance and uniforms.
• Direct and manage crowds of children, parents and teachers with clear instructions.
• Accurate paperwork and matching each child to their photographs.
• Support the photographer and communicate issues promptly.

Skills

Mature candidate

Strong communication

People handling

Good organisation

Job description

School Photographer Assistant – 2027 Season

School Photographer Assistant – 2027 Season

Casual | Seasonal Position | Commencing Late January 2027

We are looking for a reliable, highly organised and confident School Photographer Assistant to join our team for the 2027 school photography season.

We particularly welcome applications from mature and older candidates who bring life experience, confidence and strong communication skills. You should be comfortable directing groups of children, parents and teachers, giving clear instructions and maintaining order in a friendly but firm and professional manner.

Working alongside the photographer, you will help ensure each photography day runs smoothly and efficiently, following the photographer's instructions and established procedures at all times.

No photography experience is necessary, full training will be provided.

The Role & What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is mature, reliable, highly organised and confident working with people.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Equipment Setup & Pack-Down: Assisting the photographer with setting up, organising and packing away equipment.
• Student Presentation: Ensuring children are photo-ready, with neat hair, clean faces and tidy uniforms.
• Crowd Management: Directing and organising children, parents and teachers, managing queues and giving clear instructions in a friendly but firm and assertive manner.
• Administration: Completing paperwork accurately and ensuring each child is correctly matched to their name and photographs.
• Photographer Support: Following instructions carefully, working cooperatively and promptly communicating any issues.

Available for early morning weekday shifts throughout the school photography season.

Willing and able to travel to different school locations.

Physically fit and comfortable lifting equipment weighing approximately 5–10 kg.

Holds, or is willing to obtain, a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Good communication skills and a positive, cooperative attitude.

We are currently interviewing for the 2027 season, with work commencing in late January.

If you are organised, dependable and confident working with people, we would love to hear from you.