School Photographers

SchoolPix; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional gear provided

Full training

Flexible schedule

Seasonal work

Job summary

SchoolPix in Melbourne is hiring enthusiastic School Photographers for the 2027 season. You'll photograph students at various schools, set up gear each day, and help deliver memorable photos for families. A friendly, high-energy team culture and full training are provided.

Available 4-5 days a week with early starts; reliable transport and a Working With Children check are required. No prior photography experience is necessary as training is provided and gear is supplied.

Qualifications

• Passion for photography and ability to take direction.
• Strong communication with students, staff and parents.
• Reliable, organized and punctual for early starts.

Responsibilities

• Photograph students at schools across Melbourne, including individual and sibling shots.
• Set up and pack down professional photography gear each day.
• Ensure students are presentable and capture natural smiles.
• Engage positively with kids and school staff to run smooth photo days.

Skills

Photography

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

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)
• Weekends & School holidays off - perfect work-life balance
• 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

• 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