Locations: Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide & Brisbane
Employment Type: Seasonal Casual | Fixed Contract
Pay Rate: Paid in line with the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award (MA000080). Level based on experience.
Help us create the magic moments for families this Christmas!
Do you have:
✨ A strong background in photography?
✨ Proven experience managing people and day-to-day retail operations?
Bring the magic of Christmas to life! We’re looking for a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Retail Photographic Manager to lead our Santa Portrait Photography team this festive season.
The Role:
In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll play a key part in creating the magic and lifelong memories this Christmas season, while ensuring your team delivers premium service and high-quality photos throughout the festive period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Photography & Training: Confidently operate professional photography equipment, including studio flash and other peripherals. Know your way around a DSLR and provide on-site training to team members in photography techniques and printing processes to ensure high-quality portraits.
- Team Leadership: Manage daily store operations, lead and train a team of ~5 photographers to ensure they have the confidence to operate independently, oversee staff rosters, timesheets, and performance feedback.
- Customer Experience: Deliver and promote exceptional service, ensuring every family has a magical photo experience. Wear the provided uniform in a well-presented manner to reflect the premium brand, and support your team in doing the same.
- Operations & Reporting: Handle stock and equipment coordination, troubleshoot minor technical issues, and submit daily/weekly operational reports.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Santa, Helpers, and POS staff to keep things running smoothly.
About You:
- Strong photography skills (manual DSLR knowledge essential)
- Previous team management experience
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’s licence & access to a reliable car
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Availability:
- Full-Time Availability Required: Must be available throughout the Christmas season (End Oct – Dec), including rostered weekends, mandatory training, and Christmas Eve, setup, pack-down.
Ready to make spirits bright and create Christmas magic? ✨✨✨
Apply now with your resume and cover letter, highlighting your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role to help us make the season magical!
For further questions, please get in touch via admin@christmasstaffing.com.au
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term, Casual, Seasonal, Contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $30.00 – $47.45 per hour
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person