Group Seo Lead

S2M Digital Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourcing Group SEO Lead to guide a high-performing capability across Melbourne and Sydney within a leading global media organisation. You will shape SEO strategy, drive client delivery and lead a team of Directors and Associate Directors.

As a senior leader, you’ll partner with the Head of SEO to evolve products, manage commercial performance and deliver sustainable growth across markets, while building strong relationships with senior clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in SEO, organic search strategy and digital performance.
• Proven experience leading Directors or Associate Directors across multiple teams or locations.
• Strong commercial acumen including revenue forecasting and client growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Directors and Associate Directors across Melbourne and Sydney.
• Oversee SEO strategy, client delivery and performance across major client portfolios.
• Build trusted relationships with senior clients, providing strategic guidance and acting as a key escalation point.
• Manage commercial performance, including revenue forecasting, profitability management, client scopes and renewals.
• Collaborate with agency teams, performance specialists and technology partners to integrate SEO into broader media strategies.

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Group SEO Lead to lead a high-performing SEO capability within a leading global media organisation.

This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing SEO strategy, client delivery, commercial performance and specialist team development across Melbourne and Sydney. Working closely with the Head of SEO, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the SEO function as a centre of excellence, driving innovation, improving operational performance and delivering sustainable commercial growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop a team of Directors and Associate Directors across Melbourne and Sydney. Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on professional development, accountability and client success.
• Oversee SEO strategy, client delivery and performance across major client portfolios.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior clients, providing strategic guidance and acting as a key escalation point. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and evolve SEO products, services and commercial offerings.
• Manage commercial performance, including revenue forecasting, profitability, client scopes and renewals. Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through strategic partnerships, scope expansion and new SEO solutions.
• Work closely with agency teams, performance specialists and technology partners to integrate SEO into broader media strategies.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive experience across SEO, organic search strategy and digital performance within an agency or media environment. Strong understanding of SEO product development and its integration into broader media and marketing strategies.
• Proven experience leading and developing senior specialists, Directors or Associate Directors across multiple teams or locations.
• Strong commercial acumen, including revenue forecasting, profitability management, client scopes and account growth.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client portfolios and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Experience improving operational processes, delivery standards, team structures and quality frameworks.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential leadership role within a globally recognised media network, with the ability to shape SEO capability, commercial strategy and team performance across multiple markets.

You'll work alongside experienced industry leaders, access an extensive global network of expertise and technology, and play a key role in developing innovative search solutions for major brands.