Positions at advancedlife
At advancedlife we know that our greatest asset is our team and their commitment. As the industry leader for over 35 years we have always sought to attract and develop the best talent in the industry. If you would like to join our team and continue our proud tradition of photographic excellence, innovation and commitment to making school photography easy, then we would love to hear from you.
School Photographers & Assistants
Based in Brookvale
advancedlife is a national photographic company specialising in School Photography for over 35 years. We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic people to join our busy photographic team in our NSW Branch, based in Brookvale on the Northern Beaches..
We are looking for people interested to be trained as group photographers and as portrait photographers/assistants. These in-the-field roles require both working independently and as part of the team. All equipment and uniforms are supplied. You will receive full training in late January in order to start work in school Term 1.
These casual positions will be up to 5 days work per week, with time off during and around school holidays. The opportunity for permanent employment exists for the right candidates.
The successful candidate will:
- Be interested in developing a career in photography
- Enjoy working in the school environment – not stuck in an office!
- Be warm and friendly
- Be super organised and reliable
- Know how to deliver a great customer experience
- Enjoy working with children of all ages
- Be energetic and enjoy working in an active hands-on role and as part of a busy team
- Be an Australian resident with an Australian driving licence and have dependable transport to and from our brookvale office
- Be available for very early starts and to work variable length days (not just school hours)
- Be aware that this is a busy physical role, with standing and lifting involved
You are required to secure your own NSW Working with Children clearance in order to be able to work in the school environment. Details of how to apply will be provided if you are offered the role.
Please email your resume with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to: resume@advancedlife.com.au
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
School Photographers & Assistants Adeliade
Based in Adelaide
Busy, challenging and lots of variety!
advancedlife is a national school photography company operating for over 35 years and with branches across Australia.
The positions commence mid-January 2019 and are casual, 3 - 5 days per week, with time off during and around school holidays.
Our Adelaide Branch is looking for friendly, well organised, energetic people to join our team as school portrait photographers and assistants. You will be expected to carry out portrait and possibly some group photography, as well as to assist photographers when required. You will be involved in School Photography, School Formals, Sport and Corporate photography. We provide all equipment, uniform and paid training.
The following is required:
- Be interested in developing a career in photography
- An ability to communicate with a diverse range of personality types
- The ability to work to strict time schedules
- An eye for detail
- The ability to work as part of a team, as well as an individual
- Current Australian driving licence
- Be of neat and tidy appearance
- You are required to secure your own DSCI and OCHRE clearance in order to be able to work in the school environment. Details of how to apply will be provided if you are offered the role
- Should be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be able to spend up to four weeks away three times per year, as we also photograph in the Northern Territory
The following are desirable:
- A knowledge of photography
- Basic computer knowledge
Jobs require early starts and some late finish times (we do not work just school hours) and there is some overnight travel.
Please email your resume with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to: saoffice4@advancedlife.com.au
Interviews will be conducted from 3 December 2018. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Casual School Portrait Photographers & Assistants – Northern Queensland
Based in Townsville
advancedlife is a national photographic company specialising in School Photography for over 35 years. We are seeking energetic, well presented, enthusiastic, organised people to join our Northern Queensland photographic team in a casual capacity, based in Townsville, but also servicing schools in Mackay and Cairns.
You will be trained as portrait photographers and portrait assistants in mid-January 2019 to start work in school Term 1. These casual positions will be up to 5 days work per week, with time off during and around school holidays.
Please note that this is not a school hours role - the hours can be much longer and frequent overnight travel is involved.
Equipment, training and uniform will be supplied. Photographic experience preferred, however we will train the right people.
The successful candidate will:
- Possess a high degree of initiative and superior organisational skills
- Be focussed on delivering exceptional service to our customers
- Enjoy working with children of all ages
- Enjoy working in a physically active role
- Work well in a team environment and independently
- Be available for early starts and to work variable length days (not just school hours)
- Be available to travel frequently and spend up to a week away, as we service schools in Mackay and Cairns
- Be able to work to tight schedules
- Be well groomed, warm and friendly, with excellent communication skills
- Have a good working knowledge of computers
- Be an Australian resident with an Australian driving licence and have dependable transport to and from our Townsville office
- Be aware that it is a physical role with standing, lifting and carrying involved
You are required to secure your own Child Suitability Card (Blue Card) in order to be able to work in the Queensland school environment.
Please email your resume with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to: townsvilleoffice@advancedlife.com.au
Only susccessful candidates selected will be contacted for interview.
School Photographers & Assistants Brisbane
Based in Mansfield
advancedlife is a national photographic company specialising in School Photography for over 35 years. We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic people to join our busy photographic team in our QLD Branch, based in Mansfield.
We are looking for people interested to be trained as group photographers and as portrait photographers and assistants. These in-the-field roles require both working independently and as part of the team. All equipment, training and uniforms are supplied. You will be paid to attend training from 21 January 2019, in order to start work in school Term 1.
These casual positions will be up to 5 days work per week, with time off during and around school holidays. The opportunity for permanent employment exists for the right candidates.
The successful candidate will:
- Be interested in developing a career in photography
- Enjoy working in the school environment – not stuck in an office!
- Be warm and friendly
- Be super organised and reliable
- Know how to deliver a great customer experience
- Enjoy working with children of all ages
- Be energetic and enjoy working in an active hands-on role and as part of a busy team
- Be an Australian resident with an Australian driving licence and have dependable transport to and from our Mansfield office
- Be available for very early starts and to work variable length days (not just school hours)
- Be aware that this is a busy physical role, with standing and lifting involved
You are required to secure your own Working with Children - Blue Card clearance in order to be able to work in the school environment. Details of how to apply will be provided if you are offered the role.
Please email your resume with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to: david.m@advancedlife.com.au
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Account Manager Brisbane
Based in Brisbane
advancedlife has been the leader in School Photography for 35 years. We are a successful, stable family owned business that truly values its people.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and highly organised sales professional to join our busy QLD Branch in Mansfield as a Client Manager, to service existing accounts and support our valuable client base in Brisbane and south.
This full-time role focuses on retention and service – managing, maintaining and extending our relationships with existing clients. We offer our customers photography, print and design services, so you would be on the road visiting our existing customers and securing their additional spend across our services..
Reporting directly to the QLD Sales Manager, some of your responsibilities include:
- Setting up and attending meetings with existing and newly attained school customers (that have been secured by our separate Sales team)
- Providing excellent service to manage and retain our customer relationships
- Promoting the range of print & design services offered by the company
- Representing the company at School conferences and events
- Actively maintaining our customer database
- Liaising effectively with our in-house Customer Service team to ensure we deliver great service and exceed customer expectations
- Delivering great service and follow up
- Operating effectively independently and as part of a small team
- Working one day a week from the Brisbane branch office in Mansfield and the rest of the time in your territory
- Client account management and negotiation experience from being 'on the road' doing face-to-face sales
- A positive, solution-based sales technique
- A warm, friendly personality and professional presentation
- A commitment to customer service and building relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to manage and prioritise their time and be highly organised
- A willingness to travel overnight occasionally as required
- Australian residency
- A current Australian Driver's licence and a reliable vehicle
- Experience in the education sector an advantage, but not a necessity.
Please email a cover letter and your CV stating "QLD CM" in the subject field to: katrina.j@advancedlife.com.au
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Administration and Co-Ordination role Brisbane
Based in Mansfield
advancedlife has been the leader in School Photography for 35 years.We are seeking a computer-literate, highly organised and reliable person to join our Brisbane team and contribute to the smooth operation of our branch in Mansfield.
The role involves being the liaison point between the Brisbane and Sydney teams, taking responsibility for the efficient transfer of job assets to our central production point in Sydney, and for the local production of ID cards, set up of job bags for field staff, and various other administrative tasks as required. Working in a small administrative team, you will need to be able to manage your time, understand the importance of internal and external customer service, and have the ability to set and meet deadlines.
This seasonal casual role reports to and works in partnership with our QLD Branch Manager and will require you to be available 5 days per week from 14 November until 14 December 2018 for training, and then from 21 January to December 2019.
The successful candidate will:
- Be highly organised, with great time management
- Be computer literate and able to easily learn new systems
- Have excellent verbal and written skills, and an eye for detail
- Be able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise work
- Understand the importance of keeping internal and external customers happy
- Have high quality standards
- Be a great team player, as well as able to work well independently
- Be an Australian resident
Experience in similar roles preferred; however, on-site training will be provided.
Please email a cover letter and your CV to: katrina.j@advancedlife.com.au
Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
School Photographers & Assistants Melbourne
advancedlife is a national photographic company with over 3 decades of experience.
The role starts with training in Mid-January 2019, with an induction day in December. This Photography role is of a casual/seasonal nature, 4-5 days per week with time off during school holidays.
We are on the hunt for well organised & motivated individuals to join our successful team. You may be expected to carry out a range of photography including portrait and group photography.
If you have:
- A natural rapport with people (children in particular)
- An ability to communicate with a diverse range of personalities
- The ability to work to strict time schedules
- A critical eye for detail
- The ability to work as part of a team
- A positive approach when given constructive feedback
- A means of getting your own way to site (a driver’s license and own transport is preferable)
- A well-groomed, neat and tidy appearance (first impressions do count)
- A disposition for early morning starts
- The ability to attain a Working with Children Check card (mandatory for this role)
- An enjoyment of working in a physically active role
You might be the right person to join our team.
All equipment, training and uniform will be provided to the successful applicants.
If you are looking for an opportunity with a well-regarded business, then get in quick, interviews are scheduled to commence soon.
To be considered for this role you must be available for all paid training dates:
21st/22nd/23rd/24th January 2019.
Please email your resume with a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to: doug@advancedlifevic.com.au