School Photographer (Portrait)

The School Photographer; Canberra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Tolls reimbursed

Extensive training

Job summary

The School Photographer is seeking a dedicated, people-focused individual for a Canberra branch field-based role. You will work with schools and staff to capture imagery for School Photography products, engaging warmly with children and staff during school hours.

Role is casual, 4–5 days per week in term time, with travel across Canberra, Southern Tablelands and occasional Riverina. A valid driver's licence and reliable car are required; car allowance is provided and tolls are reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Outstanding verbal communication skills.
• Friendly, easy-going demeanor, especially with children.
• Critical eye for detail.
• Fast learner.
• Independent, proactive worker.
• Ability to work under pressure, with strong time management.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Punctual and well presented.
• Physical fitness – the position involves lifting and carrying, often up stairs.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture imagery in schools as part of a field-based role.
• Interact with staff and students, often in groups up to 50+.
• Travel across Canberra, Southern Tablelands and Riverina areas as needed.
• Work on a casual basis, 4 to 5 days per week during school terms, with variable hours.
• Maintain a current driver’s licence and reliable car; car allowance provided.

Skills

Verbal communication

Friendly with children

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Independent worker

Under pressure

Team player

Punctual

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Job description

The School Photographer is a national business that has been providing top quality School Photography products to families all around Australia for 40 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and are dedicated to putting a smile on every child’s face.

We are looking for a dedicated and motivated people person to join our Canberra branch of The School Photographer. This position is a customer facing, field-based role, primarily working within schools and with staff and students to capture imagery for use in School Photography products. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, organised, friendly “people person” who enjoys early starts and working with children. This role requires the ability to work with both individuals and groups of 50+ students or staff.

Key Competencies

• Outstanding verbal communication skills
• Friendly, easy-going demeanor, especially with children
• Critical eye for detail
• Fast learner
• Independent, proactive worker
• Ability to work under pressure, with strong time management
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Punctual and well presented
• Physical fitness – the position involves lifting and carrying, often up stairs
• Basic computer skills

Photography experience is not required but is preferred.

This is a field-based position – we work with schools all over Canberra, Southern Tablelands and occasionally the Riverina area. This position offers work on a causal basis, 4 to 5 days per week during school terms only, tapering off in the 2nd half of the year. Candidates will need to be available Monday through Friday, on a changing roster, during and around school hours. Successful candidates must have a current driver’s licence and a reliable car. A generous car allowance and mileage is offered and any tolls incurred for work related travel will be reimbursed.

A current Working with Children Check for both ACT and NSW is required for this position. Extensive training will be provided before the commencement of the role, as well as on an ongoing basis.