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Lead Photographer and Studio Manager

Canberra💼 Full-time💰 $118,000–$118,000🗓 2026-09-10 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead a photography studio for a major Australian cultural institution, managing both the team and hands-on shooting of a national collection.

Role type

Senior Lead Photographer and Studio Manager

Builds

High-quality object and studio photography of a heritage collection for public access

Domain

Cultural heritage / Museum / Object photography

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (photography of objects)

Required skills

Object and studio photography, team leadership, workflow management, technical standard setting, prioritization, event photography, facility management

Preferred skills

3D and emerging imaging approaches, conservation awareness, public sector experience

Technologies

Contemporary capture and imaging technology

Responsibilities

Photograph the collection personally, lead a small team of photographers, set technical standards, agree priorities with curatorial colleagues, plan for high collection access periods, photograph public events, keep studio current on technology, oversee studio spaces and equipment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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